Programme Code: CP0108Professional Diploma in Quality Management
品質管理專業文憑
CEF course code
21F03754-1
Programme Aims
The Professional Diploma in Quality Management is jointly offered by the School of Continuing Education (SCE) and the Hong Kong Quality Management Association (HKQMA). This Program is designed for people working in quality-related fields, and with the aim to enhance and update their knowledge and practice in the field of quality management.
Programme Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants shall:
- develop core knowledge in quality management regardless of their working and education background;
- gain the essential skills for application in different areas;
- acquire in-depth knowledge in special area of interest.
Professional Recognition
- Graduates will be granted the membership (MHKQMA) by the Hong Kong Quality Management Association upon application. Details may be obtained from the HKQMA website.
Hong Kong Quality Management Association
The Association was established to introduce and promote the concept of quality management as well as its effective implementation amongst manufacturing and service organizations in Hong Kong, in order to contributeto the making of our products and services superior in standard and be competitive in the international markets.
Please visit www.hkqma.org for more details.
- Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for Six Sigma Green Belt recognition from the Six Sigma Institute of Hong Kong. Details may be obtained from the website: www.ssi.org.hk.
Programme Structure
The programme consisting of 6 subjects can be completed in 1 year:
| Semester | Course Title | Hours |
| March Semester | Quality Safety & Environment Standards | 30 |
Quality Safety & Environment Standards
- Introduction to various standards and systems
- Benefits of obtaining the systems
- Implementation strategies
- System auditing and techniques
- Registration of the systems
|
| Quality Strategies & Performance Measurement | 30 |
Quality Strategies & Performance Measurement
- Strategy management framework
- Strategy development processes
- Strategy deployment processes
- Organizational performance measurement
- Balanced score card and its implementation
- Other performance measurement techniques
|
| Six Sigma & Quality Tools | 30 |
Six Sigma & Quality Tools
- 6 sigma concepts
- 6 sigma methodology
- 6 sigma implementation
- Control charts selection
- Control charts application
- Process capability analysis
- Tools for problem solving and prevention
|
| July Semester | Business Excellence Models | 30 |
Business Excellence Models
- Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award model
- Deming price model
- The EFQM excellence model
- Designing and managing quality models
- Application of the models in SME
- Implementation strategies
|
| Organisational & Human Resource Quality | 30 |
Organisational & Human Resource Quality
- Process reengineering / redesign
- Application of information technology
- Change management
- Human aspect in quality management
- Teams teamwork and empowerment
|
| November Semester | Principles & Techniques of Quality Management | 30 |
Principles & Techniques of Quality Management
- History and definition of quality
- Introduction to TQM concepts
- Quality planning
- TQM implementation strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Case studies
|
| Supply Chain Quality Management | 30 |
Supply Chain Quality Management
- Foundation of supply Chain
- Relationship Management - buyer vs supplier relationship
- World class supply chain management
- Quality Management
- Case studies
|
| Services Quality | 30 |
Services Quality
- Service characteristics
- Customer needs and expectations
- Design, deliver and improvement of services
- Service measurement techniques
- Customer relationship management
|
| 240 |
Assessment
To be awarded the Professional Diploma in Quality Management, the participant must satisfy all the following conditions:
- obtained a minimum 75% attendance for each subject;
- satisfactorily completed all the required assignments;
- obtained a pass in each subject examination.
Duration
1 year
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese supplemented with English. Reading materials are printed in English.
Tuition Fee
HK$20,000 (to be paid in three installments).
Remark: Tuition fees paid are not refundable, except in the case of full enrolment or course cancellation.
Class Venue
Hong Kong Baptist University campus, Kowloon Tong
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the program, applicants should possess either one of the following requirements:
- Graduates of SCE Diploma/Higher Certificate Programs with a minimum of 3 years of relevant post qualification work experience, or;
- Other equivalent qualifications approved by SCE and HKQMA.