Quality Management and Productivity – BUSI 760
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 12/12/2022
Course Description
The advanced study of the concepts of continuous improvement and quality management, viewing quality as a systematic process that improves customer satisfaction. Coverage includes methods and technologies that will aid managers in assuring that the organization’s quality system is effectively meeting the organization’s continuous improvement goals.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
BUSI 760 provides an overarching view of quality management philosophy and practice to ensure the continuous improvement of the processes, products, relationships, and services that define an organization. The student will be able to apply quality improvement strategies in varied organizational settings, reflecting the biblical basis for quality and improvement (i.e., stewardship, excellence).
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
Discussion Board Forums (3)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, this course requires 3 distinct discussion forums. The specific requirements, point weightings, grading rubrics, and due dates are listed in the Course Content section of Blackboard.
Dissertation Prospectus
This course requires 1 Dissertation Prospectus. The specific requirements, point weightings, grading rubrics, and due dates are listed in the Course Content section of Blackboard.
Strategic Quality Management Implementation Plan
This course requires 1 Strategic Quality Management Implementation Plan. The specific requirements, point weightings, grading rubrics, and due dates are listed in the Course Content section of Blackboard.
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper
This course requires 1 Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper. The specific requirements, point weightings, grading rubrics, and due dates are listed in the Course Content section of Blackboard.
