Short course/CPD
Research Business Dynamics I: Quality Management in the Global Company
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
The course provides candidates with a critical understanding of the regulations and practices involved in global scientific research.
Location
Cranfield Health, Cranfield campus, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL
Course fee:
£1,300.00
(includes refreshments at coffee breaks and buffet lunch)
Accommodation fee:
Available. Please ask for further details.
How to register
To register an interest in this course please contact:
Lesley Jellis
Academic Operations Unit
Cranfield University
Bedford MK43 0AL
T: + 44 (0) 1234 754192
+ 44 (0) 1234 754193
F: + 44 (0) 1234 751206
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
Accreditation
10 Cranfield credits are available for this short course
For an explanation of how credits can be accumulated through our short courses please click here.
Course description
Syllabus
- Global quality standards: common themes and key differences, mutual acceptance, harmonisation vs. localisation.
- Assuring quality at a distance: subcontractor assessment and management.
- Quality management integration with other business requirements.
- Organisational knowledge management, transfer of information, intellectual property.
- Research business economics, global trends and driving forces.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding
- Critically evaluate the complexity of global quality issues and how they impact at a local level.
- Critically evaluate the formulation of strategies for managing the quality assurance process in a variety of geographical, financial and cultural environments.
Skills & Other Attributes
- Demonstrate the formulation of business policies demonstrating corporate responsibility, having regard for business ethics, social accountability and economic activity in a global context.
Who should attend?
Professionals wishing to develop their understanding of the regulations and practices involved in global scientific research.
Course format
3 days including lectures and practical sessions
The course is also Module 5 of Quality Management in Scientific Research and Development MSc. The course has been developed in partnership with RQA (Research Quality Association).
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