Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- have the knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001
- understand the requirements for quality management systems based on ISO 9001
- learn how to audit a quality management system
- how to plan, perform and report quality management system audits
- sustainable product design and qualifications
- information Security frameworks

Implementation and methods of teaching

Quality management systems course is a virtual course. Students will learn the requirements for Quality management systems according to ISO 19001, how to audit a QMS, how to implement a QMS, and finally how to plan and report the audits. Case examples will help the students to understand better of the course content.
Each session of the course includes lectures and also individual assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed.
In addition, there will be a final project to pass this course, which will be done in groups of 3-4 students.
A more detailed description of the teaching material and an introduction to the course will be provided during the first session.

Timing and attendance

This Course is held during Autumn semester 2025.
Active participation in the course accounts for 10% of the final grade.

Learning material and recommended literature

This course is taught based on different scientific books, articles and resources.
The course materials will be uploaded after each session in Moodle and the additional learning material will be provided for the students' interest in the topic and further learning.

Alternative completion methods

Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.

Working life cooperation

Preliminary plans for the guest lecture.

Learning environment

Online learning platform Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Student time use and work load

The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.

Contents

- A Quality Management System (QMS)
- ISO 9001 and the ISO 9000 series of standards
- Planning, support, operation, Performance evaluation, Improvement
- Management system auditing

Assessment criteria

To pass the course, all assignments must be submitted, and the required assignments/reports must be delivered during the course implementation and be adequate.

The deliverables of the course are:
- Individual assignments (and possible presentations related to the assignments)
- Project report completed in groups of 3-4 students

The individual assignments is 50% of the final grade.
The final project is 40% of the final grade.
Active participation in the course is 10% of the final grade.

less than 50p is fail 0
Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p
Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p
Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Assignments do not fulfill the criteria of the course if the required assignments/reports are not delivered, are inadequate, or are not submitted during the course implementation.