| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain and analyze quality requirements, standards, and quality management systems in the construction industry,
- Develop a project quality plan by applying quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control techniques, and evaluate field practices,
- Develop improvement strategies using continuous improvement, Kaizen, and total quality management principles and evaluate quality performance indicators.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course is an introduction to a comprehensive evaluation of quality management systems and tools. Their effectiveness in achieving project objectives is explored, as well as applications in corporate performance enhancement. Both the strategic and operational dimensions of quality assurance are addressed by focusing on providing models of best practice. Subjects covered include business objectives ? the stakeholder satisfaction methodology, organizational culture, quality philosophy, evaluation of organizational performance, continuous quality improvement and development of a learning organization. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to quality management and fundamental concepts |
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2nd Week |
Quality requirements and standards in the construction industry |
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3rd Week |
Quality management systems and the ISO 9001 framework |
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4th Week |
Quality planning and defining project quality requirements |
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5th Week |
Quality assurance processes and documentation |
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6th Week |
Quality control techniques and site applications |
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7th Week |
Continuous improvement philosophy and the Kaizen approach |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
|
9th Week |
Principles and implementation of Total Quality Management |
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10th Week |
Corporate performance management and quality indicators |
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11th Week |
Stakeholder satisfaction management and feedback mechanisms |
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12th Week |
Organizational culture, leadership, and quality-focused management |
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13th Week |
Cost of quality and productivity analysis |
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14th Week |
Best practice models and benchmarking in quality management |
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15th Week |
Case studies and practical applications of construction quality management |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Howarth, T, and Greenwood, D. (2018). Construction Quality Management Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, Routledge. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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