Details
The B.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial and Service Quality Management is an undergraduate degree program offered by the Department of Industrial Quality Management. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure high standards of quality and efficiency in industrial and service-oriented organizations.
Graduate Profile
Students who have completed the B.Sc. Honors in Industrial and Service Quality Management degree will have acquired an advanced level of education including both specialist knowledge and general intellectual and life skills that prepare them for gainful employment in the field of quality management and cover the knowledge, skills, attitudes and mindsets which are required to be a perfect professional in the field of sustainable quality management.
The graduate will be able to
- acquire the subject knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field of industrial and service quality management.
- apply the knowledge and skills to solve the real-world problems in the field of industrial and service quality management.
- adapt to different environment with mindset, desirable attitudes and a vision for life and maintaining professionalism.
- maintain a lifelong professional development by updating themselves with emerging trends in the field of industrial and service quality management.
Objectives of the Degree Programme
- To produce a competent graduate to face the dynamic challenges in achieving excellence with the required competencies in the field of quality management in the service and industrial sectors.
- To produce an employable graduate with a sound competence in the field of quality management nationally and internationally.
- To develop the entrepreneurship skills which will promote an independent professional in the field of quality management.
- To create the graduate as a consultant who will be able to consult the public and private organization and other stake holders to improve the productivity and quality of them.
- To contribute to the national economy as being a partner of sustainable development process in Sri Lanka.
List of Programme Learning Outcomes
- PO01: Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field of quality management and related areas.
- PO02: Apply subject-specific knowledge and professional skills in diverse business situations in local and global environments.
- PO03: Identify emerging trends in the local and global business environments and introduce innovations to enhance effectiveness of quality management practices.
- PO04: Apply research skills to devise solutions to practical issues pertaining to quality management practices of the business organizations.
- PO05: Recognize the need to engage in independent and life-long learning.
- PO06: Effectively communicate both, verbally and in writing in professional and business contexts.
- PO07: Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills in workplaces to enhance the overall quality of the organization.
- PO08: Demonstrate to professional ethics and responsibilities of the quality management practices.
- PO09: Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to various changes in the practices of quality management and show the ability to absorb new trends.
- PO10: Maintain a high level of professionalism in applying the knowledge and skills gained from the degree programme and utilize them for the achievement of organizational excellence
- PO11: Articulate a vision and a passion for life in searching for career advancements and develop themselves in the field of quality management
- PO12: Choose self-updating strategies in personal development with a vibrant set of goals to be a quality professional with the futuristic mindset.
Eligibility Requirements (Qualifications for University Admission)
- GCE A/L: A minimum of three Simple Passes (S) of the subjects of Physical Science, Bio Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at one and the same sitting of the GCE A/L examination and be qualified for university admission.
- GCE O/L Credit pass for Mathematics and English.
- Aptitude Test + Interview conducted by KDU
Industrial Training
Semester 6 involves full-time industrial training which provides the students a job training experience at sites owned by tri forces, private and state sectors. The performance of students during this phase is monitored and individually assessed based on their training report, daily diary maintained by them and a viva voce. The performance of students during this phase is assessed and carries 15 GPA credits including 9 credits for industrial training and 6 credits for project report.