1 MSc Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield United Kingdom Total Quality Management & Organisational Excellence A Recognized bachelor degree or an equivalent recognised professional qualification in any discipline. You also would require a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. The course is suitable for a wide range of applicants including those employed in quality improvement seeking up-to-date knowledge of the methods, principles and practice of total quality management and organisational excellence responsible for setting up total quality management projects working closely with senior colleagues and others to carry out total quality initiatives typically two years, maximum three years to complete stage one, six years to complete all three stages September resenq@shu.ac.uk Postgraduate Programmes Office, Business and Finance, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone 0114 225 2820, fax 0114 225 5268, e-mail ominfo@shu.ac.uk Home and EU Students Typically £2,600 a year for years one and two, plus £1,730 for MSc stage International students Typically £3,125 a year for years one and two, plus £2,080 for MSc stage http://www2.shu.ac.uk/prospectus/op_pglookup1.cfm?id_num=SBS031 (PhD) Professional doctorates in health and social care (DProf) Lloyds TSB, CSC Computer Sciences Corporation and Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Group. This course meets the full academic requirements for full membership of the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA), the only institute to recognise quality professionals in the UK. The IQA has granted us the status of Centre of Excellence in Quality Education. Visit www.iqa.org for further information. The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) also support the course. Sheffield Hallam University is a member of the Academic Board of European Masters in Quality Management. 2 MSc ETQM Dubai UAE Total Quality & Performance Management A Recognized bachelor degree in Business or Management studies or any related field with an AGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 Scale or equivalent The Admissions Committee evaluates all applications for admission to the M.Sc programme of Total Quality and Performance Management and the selection of applicants is based on an individual assessment of each applicant. The Committee employs the following criteria in its applicant evaluation process: Applicant’s TOEFL/ IELTS Score or other Proof of English Proficiency Applicant’s undergraduate AGPA or equivalent Applicant’s work experience Four passport size photos Evaluations from employers and college instructors The new MSc program will offer opportunities to graduates from various backgrounds, including Engineering, IT, Science, Social Sciences to pursue their higher education by specialising in TQ and Performance Management and to bring its relevancy to their preferred area of expertise or sector of interest Applications for admission to the Master of Total Quality and Performance Management at e-TQM College are accepted on a year-round basis, at three points during the year (October, January and April). April General Inquiries Inquiries@etqm.ae Technical Support support@etqm.ae Suggestions and Comments webmaster@etqm.ae Virtual Executive Club vec@etqm.ae Fees is DH 45,000/- http://www.etqm.net/MSc-%20Program%20Catalog%20-%20june2005.pdf 3 MSc Bradford University Yorkshire United Kingdom MSc in Total Quality and Performance Management A Bachelors degree in business management to related subject, from an approved university or an acceptable professional qualification. Usual entry requirement is: UK degree minimum 2:2 (honours); European degree gross percentile average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0 or 6.5 out of 10, or overall average of 70 from 100% a 6.5 score on IELTS test of English, 580 in written TOEFL or 240 in computer-based TOEFL needed from non-native speakers GMAT score of 550, if we ask you to take this test 12 months In the month of September Neelum Bashir, deputy director of studies, on N.Bashir4@bradford.ac.uk, or telephone +44 (0)1274 234486-registry@bradford.ac.uk MA and MSc courses in the School of Management £6,900 UK/EU £10,600 other www.brad.ac.uk http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/management/external/ 4 MSc Nottingham Trent University Nottingham United Kingdom MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate - Quality and Business Excellence (Part-time) (Full-time) All applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Minimum entry requirements are as follows: A first degree OR HND/HNC plus 3 years relevant experience Proficiency in English is essential for successful study. We normally require students to have achieved one of the following: IELTS 6.5 (minimum writing grade 6.0) TOEFL 560 or CBT 220 (minimum TOEFL writing score 5). You can obtain this qualification after applying to the University. Ray Tew Course Administrator Email: nbs.postgrad@ntu.ac.uk EU students £6,100 Non EU students £7,800. http://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/how_to_apply/25861gp.html 5 MSc University of Ulster UK Postgraduate Part time MSc in Business Improvement You should normally have at least a second class honours degree plus at least three years relevant work experience in the areas of general management/business improvement/quality management/change management. Applications are invited from those who would normally have: _ a degree or equivalent qualification _ at least three years experience in a management position _ a position of responsibility for operational change/improvement within their organisation. Two years part-time, although there is provision for completion in up to a maximum of four years September Norman Crawford Course Director School of Business Organisation and Management University of Ulster Shore Road Newtownabbey Co Antrim BT37 OQB 38.60 per credit http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/ 6 MSc Ashcroft International Business School Chelmsford United Kingdom MSc in Business Transformation Aged at least 25, ideally with a first degree from a recognised University, or CMS, HNC, HND or a relevant professional qualification Middle or Senior Management with 3-5 years evidence of managerial work experience who can affect change at a strategic, tactical and operational level Aspiring to a strategic role The MSc in Business Transformation is a 180-credit rated Masters Degree at postgraduate level that is offered to middle and senior management level practitioners involved in organisational change. j.e.williams@apu.ac.uk fee details have not been furnished http://web.apu.ac.uk/cbt/master.html Opportunities exist with: Organisations which have provided placement opportunities for APU students in the past include many large, international companies such as: BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Procter & Gamble, IBM, KPMG, Coca-Cola, Siemens, ABN-AMRO, British Energy, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Xerox, as well as local and national SMEs. 7 MSc University of Leeds Leeds United Kingdom Msc Management with Specialisation in Business Excellence(TQM)and Knowledge Management a good first degree or equivalent qualification in any subject other than business and management. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a first degree will be considered on the basis of their relevant work experience and potential for benefiting from the programme. a pass in an approved test in English, if their first language is not English. Two such tests available internationally are: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service in the US, in which scores of at least 580 overall and 4.0 in the Test of Written English are required. The computer-based test requires scores of at least 240 overall and 4.0 in essay-writing. Or, with the new iBT test, a minimum score of 94, with a minimum of 20 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) test, administered by the British Council, in which scores of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5 are required one year full-time programme September info@lubs.leeds.ac.uk MSc Management UK/EU £7,000 International (non-EU) £11,000 http://lubswww.leeds.ac.uk/masters/index.php?id=197 8 MSc University of Leicester Leicester United Kingdom MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of Quality Excellence a second class honours degree from a UK University or its equivalent, or a recognised professional qualification plus at least 2 years relevant managerial experience. Exceptionally, students with limited academic qualifications but with suitable management or professional experience can be admitted (sometimes via Certificate route). 2 years September Professor Tony Bendell or Dr Louise Boulter Tel: 0116 252 5303 Fax: 0116 223 1313 E-mail: cqe@le.ac.uk http://www.le.ac.uk/portals/courses.html 9 MSc University of Portsmouth Hampshire United Kingdom MSc in Organisational Excellence A good honours degree awarded by a recognised body and 3-5 years relevant managerial experience; substantial relevant managerial experience subject to satisfactory interview. International applicants require IELTS Band 6.5 or equivalent.- 1 or 2 years October tel: +44(0)2392 844602 email: bus-pgrad@port.ac.uk UK and EU Part Time £2000 pa • UK and EU Full Time £4000 International Full Time £8000 http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/coursetypes/postgraduate/MScOrganisationalExcellence/ 10 MSc University of Stirling Scotland United Kingdom MSc in Total Quality Management and Business Excellence A good Honours degree in any discipline. For applicants for whom English is not the first language, a minimum standard of English proficiency is required: TOEFL 213/550, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. 1 year September University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)1786 467277 Fax: +44 (0)1786 467279 Email: management@stir.ac.uk http://www.management.stir.ac.uk/pgrad.htm 11 MSc University of Wales Newport Newport United Kingdom MSc Quality Excellence of which Business Excellence is a part of the course In order to gain entry to the MSc Strategic Quality Management, a candidate must satisfy one of the following conditions: a) hold one of the following prior to commencement of the programme: i) an initial degree of the University of Wales, or another approved degree awarding body in a technical discipline, with a Management component; ii) a non-graduate qualification which the University of Wales has deemed to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission and which includes sufficient technical and management components. b) be of sufficient age, or have relevant work experience that is deemed to compensate the lack of formal qualifications provided that the candidate is aged 25 or over on or before the day on which he/she is required to enrol on the programme and the candidate has held a position of management or technical responsibility for a minimum of two years. The MSc full-time is for one year, while part-time students are expected to complete in 2 -21/2 years. General Inquiries Inquiries@etqm.ae Technical Support support@etqm.ae Suggestions and Comments webmaster@etqm.ae Virtual Executive Club vec@etqm.ae Part-time Year 1 £1,160 Year 2 £1,160 Year 3 £1,305 Full-time £3,400 http://www.newport.ac.uk/courses/pg/mscsqm.htm