Course Title: Quality Leadership
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Quality Leadership
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MANU1443 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011 |
Course Coordinator: Allan McLay
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99254416
Course Coordinator Email: allan.mclay@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 56-3-81
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course looks at quality management from a philosophical perspective. It consists of three modules. The first looks at quality philosophies and strategies as espoused by the ’gurus’ of quality, and adopted by organizations. Approaches like Benchmarking, Six Sigma and QFD are also examined. The second module looks at the prominent organizations, certification and award schemes active in the quality movement. The third looks at practical ways of implementing quality strategies in organizations.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On completing this course you will have developed a philosophy of quality based on a clear understanding of the thoughts of past and present leaders in quality, and a thorough knowledge of the international quality movement.
Overview of Learning Activities
The subject includes three modules, each of four weeks duration. Each module is led by an acknowledged leader in the area, with extensive industry-based experience.
Overview of Learning Resources
A detailed study guide is provided to assist learning and provide insights into key concepts.
Reference material is supplied
Overview of Assessment
Each of the three modules is worth one third of the overall marks, and is based on written assessment.