Master of Quality Systems

Masters (Coursework)

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. The Master of Quality Systems is unique in New Zealand.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.

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.

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Quality Systems you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum B grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years' relevant professional experience, or
a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum B grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years' relevant professional experience, or
a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B grade average plus two years' relevant professional experience, or
a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum A- grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years' relevant professional experience, or
a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum A- grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years' relevant professional experience.

If you have a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or bachelor's degree with an A- average and professional experience as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations. The programme of study must include 240.758 unless already passed.

Study locations

Auckland

What you will learn

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 systems
ability to conduct self-directed research in an aspect of quality management theory or practise
research methods
management of people undertaking quality projects and the people-related aspects of quality programme implementation.

Topics you will study include quality systems design, lean management, six sigma statistical analysis, value chain management and quality improvement. You will learn how to undertake in-depth research, followed by your own in-depth research (thesis) on an area of interest to you.

Career pathways

Every organisation has a 'quality manager', someone who is responsible for one or more areas like:

inspection
quality control
quality assurance
quality management
continuous improvement.

You could be employed in a huge range of industries and professions, including manufacturing, services, health care, local government, construction and the defence force.

Many graduates of the MQS quickly move into senior positions in the same or different organisations. Some have gone on to advanced study such as PhD.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.

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