Overview

Our MSc Quality Management course, which is accredited by the Chartered Quality Institute, addresses strategic quality and leadership issues focused on achieving customer satisfaction. It is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in the industrial or service sector as a quality professional.

You will explore the application of specialised managerial and technological skills to achieve the desired quality at a minimum cost. In addition, you will examine quality management and other continuous improvement approaches relevant to industry and apply the techniques to all industrial and business sectors from service to manufacturing.

Throughout your studies you will hone the critical problem-based learning skills and transferable skills that will prepare you for employment in a professional position dealing with quality management system development and implementation.

You will be assessed through a mixture of:

• Written exam papers
• Challenging and stimulating coursework
• Laboratory exercises (available online)
• Student involvement in the industrially related integrative project

Career Prospects

Graduates have found employment across sectors including Engineering, Manufacturing, NHS, Food and Drink and Higher Education. Recent graduates work in the quality field for SPX Clyde Union, BAE Systems, Network Rail, Raytheon, NHS Scotland, and Diageo.

Further study

Successful completion of our MSc Quality Management course prepares you for advanced research studies in related technology areas. You will have priority to be admitted to our MPhil/PhD degree courses.