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 group work and assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed.
In addition there will be individual assignments to pass this course.
The individual and group work assignments counts 40% of the final grade.
The final project is 50% of the final grade and is done in the group of 3-4 students.
Active participation in the course accounts for 10% of the final grade.
More detailed description of the material will be provided in the introduction of 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

Required assignments/report are delivered during the course implementation and are adequate.

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 don´t fulfill the criteria of the course. Required assignments/report are not delivered or they are inadequate, or they are not submitted during the course implementation.