MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN QUALITY
Course Aim:
The course equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in quality implementation, maintenance and improvement, and to contribute to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen quality -related field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.
Opportunities:
With globalisation and the opening of international markets, the demand for quality assurance of products and services is at an all-time high, in all sectors of industry, as well as in government sectors. Graduates play an important and direct role in these fields and are employed in research and development in industry. They are also employed in research positions at higher education institutions.
Admission requirements:
A level 8 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the following qualifications:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management or Quality or related field;
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management or Quality or related field;
• Professional Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management or Quality; or related engineering field.
Preference will be given to students from the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, and the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Compulsary subject(s)
Offering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Prof Stephen Bosman
+27 21 969 6225
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.