Master of Quality Systems

The Master of Quality Systems is unique in New Zealand. It is the only graduate-level tertiary academic qualification in quality management throughout New Zealand and Australia. It will give you a career advantage in seeking positions related to quality management. This programme focuses on developing critical awareness of and expertise in the following areas:quality management and its component aspects (inspection, quality control, assurance and continual improvement).contemporary quality thinking and methods including iso systems, statistical thinking, systems thinking, business excellence, lean and six sigma improvement.the application of management theory to quality systemsability to conduct self-directed research in an aspect of quality management theory or practiseresearch methodsmanagement of people undertaking quality projects and the people-related aspects of quality programme implementation.

To enter the Master of Quality Systems you will have been awarded or qualified fora relevant bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum B grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years relevant professional experience ora bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum B grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years relevant professional experience ora relevant Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B grade average plus two years relevant professional experience ora relevant bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum A- grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years relevant professional experience ora bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum A- grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years relevant professional experience.