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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Quality Systems – MQS (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Quality Systems – MQS (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $33,760 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2023 2023-05-01
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2024 2024-05-01

Overview

Master of Quality Systems – MQS

Join Massey’s Master of Quality Systems (MQS), the only graduate-level qualification in quality management in Australasia.

The Master of Quality Systems is unique in New Zealand. 

It is the only graduate-level tertiary academic qualification in quality management throughout New Zealand and Australia. 

It will give you a career advantage in seeking positions related to quality management.

What will you learn?

This programme focuses on developing critical awareness of and expertise in the following areas:

  • quality management and its component aspects (inspection, quality control, assurance and continual improvement).
  • contemporary quality thinking and methods including iso systems, statistical thinking, systems thinking, business excellence, lean and six sigma improvement.
  • the application of management theory to quality systems
  • ability to conduct self-directed research in an aspect of quality management theory or practice
  • research methods
  • management of people undertaking quality projects and the people-related aspects of quality programme implementation.

A MQS is a good fit if you:

  • are in a quality or business improvement role and would like to move into a more senior role
  • wish to progress your knowledge of quality systems theory and practice
  • are an aspiring researcher, consultant or trainer in quality or business improvement areas.

Credit summary

180 credits

  • Part One compulsory courses – 105 credits
  • Part One course selected from the Schedule – 15 credits
  • Part Two research report – 60 credits

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,440

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,680
Tuition 1 person $33,760

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
  • Proof of the name change
  • High School graduation certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • English Language proficiency
  • A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
  • Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)
  • CV

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
20
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not have the entry requirements

Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

 English TestEnglish for Academic Purposes 1 English for Academic Purposes 2
English EntryIELTS5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above)5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above)
iBT TOEFL40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing)50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing)
PTE38 overall46 overall
Cambridge English155165
Entry pointDurationExit
EAP110 weeksFoundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall
EAP210 weeksDirect entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall

Academic background and requirement

To enter the Master of Quality Systems you will have been awarded or qualified for:

  • a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum B (70%-74.99%) grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years’ relevant professional experience, or
  • a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum B (70%-74.99%) grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years’ relevant professional experience, or
  • a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B (70%-74.99%) grade average plus two years’ relevant professional experience, or
  • a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum A- (80%-84.99%) grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus two years’ relevant professional experience, or
  • a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum A- (80%-84.99%) grade average over the 300-level majoring courses plus five years’ relevant professional experience.

If you have a relevant postgraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree with an A- grade average and relevant experience as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.

Career opportunities

  • Quality Control Inspector
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Quality Assurance Inspector/Personnel
  • Quality manager

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