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Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Before enrolment for the Graduate Diploma in Quality Systems a candidate shall have:
(a) qualified for the award of a university degree, a diploma or a qualification approved for the purpose of these Regulations by the Academic Board, or have been granted admission with equivalent status as entitled to proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Quality Systems; and
(b) satisfied the Academic Board that they have sufficient background of professional experience to be likely to benefit from the programme.
Qualification requirements
2. To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Quality Systems the candidate shall pass a total of 120 credits selected from the Schedule.
Specialisations
3. The Graduate Diploma in Quality Systems is offered without an endorsement.
Completion requirements
4. The timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.
5. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
6. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Graduate Diploma in Quality Systems
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Compulsory courses (Choose 45 credits from)
Course code: 152252 Project Management 15 credits
An introduction to the theory and methods employed in project management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287455 Advanced Industrial Management Practices 15 credits
This course covers the development of professional skills essential for management roles in industrial businesses, e.g. in manufacturing, food and beverage, etc. It involves developing skills such as: managing conflict and change, building teams and setting goals; through the study of World Class manufacturing practices. This is achieved through case studies and relates to real-life scenarios through self-reflection. It also develops a defined career plan to attain management level positions in industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287735 Quality Improvement 15 credits
Concepts of and the major approaches to quality improvement. The full range of quality improvement methodologies, tools and techniques as well as team-based problem-solving methods.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114240 Organisational Behaviour 15 credits
A theoretical and practical examination of the behaviour of people in the work environment. Students develop a basic understanding of individual behaviour and team dynamics, exploring issues of motivation, communication, leadership, decision making, power and organisational change.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125230 Business Finance 15 credits
The course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of financial theory and practice. In addition to valuation and capital budgeting, students will study working capital management, capital structure, the cost of capital, dividend policy and ethics in finance.
View full course detailsCourse code: 128300 Human Factors and Ergonomics: Work, Performance, Health and Design 15 credits
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is a holistic, practice-based discipline that aims to optimise human-system interactions to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and overall system performance. HFE applies theories, principles, and methods to design systems in diverse environments including work, organisations, products and leisure. This course covers fundamental HFE principles; analytical methods; physical, cognitive and psychosocial capacity and limitations of people.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152304 Managing Services 15 credits
Examines theories and issues relating to the place of services in the economy.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152366 Operational Management of International Business 15 credits
Managing the operational effectiveness of the enterprise conducting business in international markets including international supply chain, quality, and distribution management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 240260 Logistics and Supply Chain Fundamentals 15 credits
A study of logistics and supply chain management fundamental concepts. The supply chain management paradigm that underpins modern business is fully explored with a specific focus on customer service, forecasting, process integration, relationship management, and performance measurement.
View full course detailsApproved Massey elective (Choose 15 credits from)
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