Quantitative Methods for Quality Management (5 cr)
Code: C-10065-LY00EC29-3008
General information
- Enrollment
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02.05.2024 - 30.11.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
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02.05.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Course
- C-10065-LY00EC29
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The students progress in their own schedule.
Objective
The student is able to use statistical methods to analyse and assess quantitative quality management data and present the results graphically. The student knows what kinds of statistical methods can be applied in quality control, process management and process development.
Content
• The basics of statistical analytics: distribution processing, principles of probability, basic principles of correlation and regression anlyses • Graphical presentation of statistical data • Process competency and how to measure it • Statistical process control
Location and time
The course is a non-stop online course. You can do it independently and at your own pace in Moodle learning environment. However, it's important to allocate sufficient time for independent study. For a 5-credit course, the estimated workload is 135 hours. Course credits are recorded in the study register only 1.9. - 7.9.2025 and 12. - 18.1.2026. To enhance learning, there is a virtual Q&A session once a month (except for holiday periods) where the teacher is available. Any topic related to the course can be discussed there. Participation in virtual Q&A sessions is not compulsory.
Materials
Teacher materials in Moodle learning environment. NB: The course material is in Finnish.
Teaching methods
Course level: For Master´s students only Independent studying Assignments Exam in an electronic exam system. Prerequisite for the course: Completed university degree, Finnish language skills.
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
The exam can be taken at the end of August or December, with exact dates to be announced later. Students can register for the exam once they achieve at least 50% of the maximum score on each set of assignments. The student can take the exam a maximum of three times (the actual exam and two retakes).
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Total 135 hours which includes independent study, solving problems, taking the exam, and participating in voluntary Q&A sessions.
Qualifications
Research Methods and Tools