Quality and Risk Management (TLBC2500)

Quality and Risk Management, 5 cr - TLBC2500

Quality and Risk Management (TLBC2500-3007), 09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,
5 cr (LOGRAKVERKKO, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Lecturer(s)

Anna Hintikka

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

The course is implemented virtually, which includes self-study (independent learning tasks or group learning tasks).

Course assignments are described in the course workspace.

Learning materials and recommended literature

E-learning environment material and the following course book:
Goetsch, David L.; Davis, Stanley B. Quality Management for Organizational Excellence, Introduction to Total Quality. Prentice Hall 2010

Supporting material(s):
Stamatis. Risk Management Using Failure Mode ans Effect Analysis (FMEA). ASQ 2019.
De Feo, Joseph A. Juran's quality handbook : the complete guide to performance excellence. 2017. 7th edition

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Learning assignments and student workload

The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours.
In the 5 credit course, the workload is 135h.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Groups
- LOGRAKVERKKO
- ZJA23KT
Alternative learning methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Seats

0 - 20

Assessment methods

Avoin amk 5 (not translated)

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Technology

As an engineer you need to understand that quality and risk management are key business processes. Quality management is the responsibility of everyone in companies. Quality management follows across organizational boundaries, throughout the supply chain and should be managed on a larger scale. Measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving quality, affects customer satisfaction, business productivity, and, at the same time, profitability. Risk management in companies is a wider concept that includes the whole process of identifying the risks of different processes, from anticipation to risk minimization. By managing risk management, companies can proactively react or prepare for risks and thereby minimize inconvenience.

In this course you will learn
- understand the principles and techniques of quality management
- understand the quality concepts of companies
- identify terminology for quality and risk management
- identify and apply various quality and risk management tools
- identify different quality and risk management standards
- perform simple quality cost calculations and risk assessments

After completing this course, you will understand basic principles and techniques of quality management. You will be able to apply quality tools to measurements, analysis and improvement the financial performance of your company. You will learn how to deal with unstable environments and get tools to assess personal and other risks in different business processes. You will also learn to guide safe operations for both individuals and companies.

Competences: business knowledge, multidisciplinary competences.

Learning outcome:
You will understand the terminology of quality and risk management and their relevance to your future work area. You will be familiar with key concepts, tools and theories of quality and risk management.

The course covers following main themes:
- Concept of Quality
- Quality tools & techniques
- Concept of Risk Management
- Risk Management tools & techniques
- Standards

Previous engineering studies.

0-5

1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.

2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to can utilize this knowledge.

3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.

4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.

5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.

Quality and Risk Management, 5 cr - TLBC2500

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