Quality Management
The Quality Management programme focuses on developing the necessary abilities for planning and developing quality system processes, and continuous improvement and creative problem solving for the organization’s needs in the industry and different organizations.
The degree programme is part of the Master School, where you study for a Master’s degree flexibly.
Degree title
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Engineering
Scope and duration
Type of studies
Location
online
Teaching language
Develop competencies in a quality framework
The Quality Management programme focuses on developing the necessary abilities for planning and developing quality system processes, and continuous improvement and creative problem solving for the organization’s needs in the industry and different organizations.
The Master’s degree programme in Quality Management is a programme strongly connected to the world of work (60 – 90 credits), which gives students the opportunity to grow into experts in the field of quality and continuous improvement. The aim of the studies is to develop and deepen the student’s professional skills and competencies in a quality framework. The studies strongly support the student’s development into demanding expert and supervisor jobs.
In the Quality Management programme, the study assignments as well as the master’s thesis are related to student’s work. Therefore, the employer organization will also benefit from the studies and will have a great opportunity to develop the quality management tools and methods in the organization.
Study contents
The extent of the Master of Engineering programme is 60 ECTS credits and planned duration 1,5 years.
The extent of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is 90 ECTS credits and planned duration 2 years.
The studies are composed of:
- Compulsory core competence studies 40 ECTS
- Elective complementary competence studies 20 ECTS
- Thesis work 30 ECTS.
The advanced studies common to each Master School programme include studies in research methods and in future operating environments. The rest of the compulsory studies deepen the insight specific to each professional programme. Students may further deepen or expand their competences by choosing elective courses from their degree programme or other programmes or other universities.
The Master’s Degree studies at Turku UAS Master School are flexible and can be completed while working full-time and from anywhere in Finland or in abroad. All studies are offered in the form of virtual online teaching. Please note that virtual studies include also online lectures on average 16 hours per 5 ECTS course and teamwork outside of lecture hours.
The thesis is a central part of the studies. The thesis work starts at the beginning of the studies and is carried out as a working life-oriented development project. The thesis will not only develop the student’s knowledge and skills in a certain study field and specific topic but also gives the possibility to enhance skills in leading teams and work groups.
Is it possible to study while working?
The Master’s Degree studies at Turku UAS Master School are designed to be flexible, allowing students to complete them while working full-time and from anywhere in Finland or in abroad. The program utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, seminars, e-learning, teamwork, and independent work.
Studying also benefits the employer in many ways, because the learning assignments and thesis can be done as a development task at the workplace.
When are studies starting?
- If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
- If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Student’s guide.
After graduating
By the time the student graduates, they will have created new knowledge and reformed the world of work with the Master’s thesis work. The student’s network has possibly expanded both in Finland and globally. In addition, the student has developed their expertise and acquired tools for advancing their career. They will have acquired the quality knowledge needed in expert or supervisor positions in engineering manufacturing or technology enterprises, for instance.
Skills you’ll gain
Quality tools
Quality management
Lean
Continuous Improvement
Front-end development
Sustainability
Working life & Career
Typical positions of graduates include for example:
Quality Manager
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Lean Process Consultant
Operations Excellence Manager
Business Process Analyst
Applications and eligibility
Joint application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the eligibility criteria: please take a close look the information on eligibility on Studyinfo.fi (links below)
- Prior education: You can apply if you have a suitable Bachelor’s degree or another higher education degree. Degree requirements are programme-specific.
- Work experience: Entry requirement to the Master’s degree programme is a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience gained after a suitable higher education degree completed in Finland or abroad or a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma.
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Check the student selection methods: see the information on admission procedure and student selection methods.
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Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
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Check the schedules: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Open UAS Path studies
In path studies, you complete the first-year studies of this Bachelor’s degree with an Open UAS study right. After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to become a degree student through separate applications.
More information about path studies, student selection and a study fee
Application periods
You can apply to this degree programme in Joint application or start your studies by applying to Open UAS’ Path studies.
All the applications:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Applications are submitted through the online application portal studyinfo.fi.
Joint application
Joint application
Path studies
Studyinfo link will open before the application period starts
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places in the joint application process and the path studies application in Studyinfo in the education information.
What is UAS Master’s degree?
The UAS Master‘s degree is intended for professionals already in working life who have an applicable bachelor’s degree or other higher education degree and at least two years of work experience after graduation. A master’s degree is typically completed in 1.5–2 years alongside work. The UAS master’s degree is on the same level as a university master’s degree.
How does studying in path studies differ from degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. In path studies, studies begin at the Open UAS with the open UAS’s study right.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. Through the path studies, you can start studying studies included in the degree. Path studies consist of the first-year studies (60 ECTS) of the Bachelor’s degree, which you complete alongside degree students. The actual studies or the contents of the studies do not differ from degree studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. Based on the credits you attain and your success in path studies, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application and continue your studies seamlessly until graduation.
Path studies are subject to a fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland. Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
Contact
Questions related to admissions: Admission Services
Questions related to path studies: Open UAS
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Study a Master’s degree and create the future
This Master’s degree programme is part of Turku UAS Master School and its School of Leadership Excellence. The Master School programmes are aimed at experts and leaders who have already become qualified in working life and want to deepen their competences as well as develop their own field of expertise and the working life. Master School offers flexible study opportunities in a multi-professional environment.
Turku as a Student City
Turku, located in the region of Southwest Finland, is one of Finland’s biggest cities. The versatile livelihood structure, top class selection of education, culture, and services, as well as the beautiful archipelago, form a magnetic combination in Turku.
