1997 QUT Handbook

Science and Technology Policy
CHP920 Technology Assessment & Forecasting 12 3
MGN523 Science & Technology Policy 12 3
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Graduate Diploma in Quality (IF69)
This course is designed to attract quality practitioners and other professionals having supervisory or managerial
roles associated with organisational quality functions. An interdisciplinary program through the Faculties of
Built Environment and Engineering, Science and Business, the course addresses the principles and practices
of quality management and its technology, incorporating the implementation of effective quality systems and
their integration with quality improvement into a total approach to the management of quality.
Course Duration: 2 years part-time
Total Credit Points: 96
Standard Credit Points/Full-Time Semester: 48
Course Coordinator: Mr Ian Ogle
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Quality, an applicant should normally hold an
undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognised university or other tertiary institution or possess an
equivalent qualification. In accordance with university practice, an applicant may be recommended for
special entry into the course, such entry depending collectively on such factors as the applicant’s
qualifications, background experience, position of current employment, etc.
Part-Time Course Structure
Year 1, Semester 1
Credit Points Contact Hrs/Wk
MGN413 Quality Systems Management 12 3
MEP172 Quality Planning & Cost Analysis 12 3
Year 1, Semester 2
MEP274 Quality Systems Implementation & Maintenance 12 3
MAP222 Quality Improvement 12 3
Year 2, Semester 1
ELECTIVES – select two from the following
MGN411 Management of Service Quality 12 3
MAP224 Design of Experiments & Sampling Procedures 12 3
MGN418 Methods in Quality Deployment 12 3
IFP222 Project 12 3
Articulation
1. Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Quality may allow direct entry into the final year of the Master
of Business (Quality).
2. Completion of the first year of the Graduate Diploma in Quality may qualify for the award of Graduate
Certificate in Quality (see below).
Graduate Certificate in Quality (IF68)
This course, equivalent to the first year of the Graduate Diploma in Quality, is currently offered as an offcampus
program in an intensive block teaching mode.
Course Duration: 6 months (approx)
Total Credit Points: 48
Standard Credit Points/Full-Time Semester: 48
Course Coordinator: Mr Ian Ogle
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Quality, an applicant should normally hold an