Information Package

Master's of Quality Engineering with Thesis

KAL503

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Course Code
KAL503
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will have an ability to interpret TQM principles,
  2. will have an ability to interpret TQM Gurus' thoughts,
  3. will have an ability to establish quality organization in a firm,
  4. will have an ability to apply strategic performance management,
  5. will have an ability to employ problem-solving tools,
  6. will have an ability to analyze and identify organizational culture and quality culture
  7. will have an ability to analyze quality models
  8. will have an ability to identify leadership and motivation requirements for successful TQM applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Principles of TQM and general quality knowledge
2nd Week Principles of TQM and general quality knowledge
3rd Week Principles of TQM and general quality knowledge
4th Week General quality knowledge and quality gurus' thoughts
5th Week Quality organization
6th Week Strategic performance management, hoshin planning
7th Week Societal culture, organizational culture and quality culture
8th Week Self-assessment, quality models
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Leadership and motivation
11th Week Problem solving tools
12th Week Benchmarking and empowerment
13th Week Team work
14th Week Article presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingDeming E. (1996) Krizden Çıkış, Kalder Yayınları.
Imai, M. (1986) Kaizen, Kalder Yayınları.
Juran and Gryna (2001) Quality Planning & Analysis, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 8 30
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 12 168
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 9 6 54
Total Work Load308
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.26
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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