Overview

The Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems programme from University of Limerick will educate and train participants in specific quality management skills in both the lean and six sigma domains and in strategic and transferable business skills. A graduate of the programme will be considered a Master Black Belt in Lean and Six Sigma.

For Professionals Who

Are responsible for or actively engaged in organisational improvement and development through the use of quality management.

Wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practical application of quality management tools and techniques.

Seek recognition as a Master Black Belt in Lean and Six Sigma.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lean Thinking/Lean Tools

Leadership & Change Management

Problem Solving Tools and Techniques (M)

Quality Science Advanced

Six Sigma Project

Enterprise Improvement Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

EU Applicants - Application closing date for programmes commencing in Spring is early January.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Management Studies Statistics Operations and Quality Management View 67 other Masters in Management Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require a 2.1 degree (NFQ level 8) in any discipline or equivalent and at least three years relevant work experience.

Applicants who have completed the Professional Diploma in Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma are eligible for exemptions from those modules on this programme.

Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)

A copy of your birth cert or passport

A copy of your most recent CV

Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

7000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

7000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Full fees for the MSc programme are €14,000.

Fees for direct entry to year two are €8,750, and fees for entry to year two (thesis/EIP only) are €3,500

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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