Entry requirementsENTRY REQUIREMENTS * A relevant degree, or equivalent, from CNAA, a UK university or an equivalent institution. Direct entry applicants for the MSc should have a relevant Postgraduate Diploma, or an acceptable equivalent. Entry to the Diploma may be possible with a relevant HND/DipHE, or an equivalent professional qualification (eg. NEBOSH Diploma in Safety and Health), plus at least three years’ relevant experience. Relevant Experience Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for entry to the postgraduate programme, if they have extensive professional experience (normally at least eight years).
Academic titleMSc Integrated Management Systems
Course descriptionThe MSc in Integrated Management Systems follows the success and widespread adoption of quality management systems standards. In recent years, further systematic approaches have been introduced in areas such as the environment, and health and safety. These systems can be integrated, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness in business and industry.
This programme has been developed in collaboration with industry and professional bodies, and offers students the opportunity to continue their professional development. In the first instance, the programme is aimed at those already employed in the areas of Quality, Environment or Health and Safety. Offered on a flexible part-time or full-time basis, the programme allows students to tailor their studies around work or personal commitments.
This programme examines current practice in the industrial sector, where an increasing number of companies are looking to adopt an integrated approach to their quality, environmental and health and safety systems. International Standard for Organisation (ISO) member organisations are adopting an integrated approach. This will have an impact on all industrial sectors adhering to existing standards in Quality, Environment and Health and Safety.
Course Contents
The programme is structured around eight core modules that offer in-depth study in the specialist areas of Quality, Environment and Safety and their integration; knowledge and understanding of ancillary subjects; and theoretical and practical aspects of integrated management systems, such as legislative requirements.
Part-time students will study two modules per semester for four semesters, and full-time students will study four modules per semester.
CORE MODULES:
* Integrated Management Systems
* Quality Assurance & Management Systems
* Application of Statutory Framework
* Operations & Project Management
* Interpersonal Skills & Change Management
* Environmental Hazards
* Work Place Safety
* Strategic & Risk Management
MSc PROJECT
Career Prospects
The programme is structured around eight core modules that offer in-depth study in the specialist areas of Quality, Environment and Safety and their integration; knowledge and understanding of ancillary subjects; and theoretical and practical aspects of integrated management systems, such as legislative requirements. Part-time students will study two modules per semester for four semesters, and full-time students will study four modules per semester.