James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

BU5007 - Quality Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Discipline of Management

To achieve competitive advantage, managers must understand the complex process underlying the development and manufacture of products as well as the creation and delivery of services. At the same time, the systems creating distinctive competencies for the firm today require the application of the principles of quality management and continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MG3756

Availabilities

HolmesMelb, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Lecturer: jc152248.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
    Assessment: (50%); (50%).

    HolmesSydney, Block, Study Period 5
    Census Date 11-May-2007
    Face to face teaching 04-May-2007 to 20-May-2007
    Coordinator: Mr Noel Richards
    Lecturer: jc152248.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours workshops/Seminars - As per Study Guide
      Assessment: (50%); (50%).

      SIMA S'pore, Block, Study Period 24
      Census Date 26-Jan-2007
      Non-standard start/end 15-Jan-2007 to 17-Mar-2007
      Face to face teaching 22-Jan-2007 to 17-Mar-2007 (This subject taught in Mandarin in Singapore by SIMA. MBA008&010. This subject has an exam date of 26 March and 17 March finish date)
      Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
      Contact hours:
      • 40 hours lectures
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (10%); group presentation and report 50% - 10% for presentation and 40% for report (40%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.