Course period: 3.
Year of study: 1. (DŠ), 2. (EŠ)
Optional course

Comparison of different approaches to quality management in an integrated management system, with an emphasis on quality in organizations with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility of system management and maintenance capability of increasing the quality of complex products such organizations basic properties of competitiveness. Mastering methodology authorization management systems.

In theory area student obtains the necessary knowledge in the area of problems of quality management. Practical skills: student applies theoretical knowledge to solve specific tasks.

Brief course description:

  • The nature, meaning and principles of quality management systems in the market environment.
  • Process approach of quality management system in an integrated management system.
  • Concepts, models and management systems and their interrelationships, ISO standards.
  • Standardized models and less formal means of management systems.
  • Risk Management System according to ISO 31000.
  • Integrated management systems, current status and trends.
  • Path to integration management system , a comparison of the common elements of all systems, a comparison of the specificities of each management systems.
  • Benefits and barriers to the integration of management systems.
  • Policy of quality management system in an integrated system, the responsibility, authority and communication within management systems.
  • Implementation steps of integrated management systems , design, implementation, monitoring, measurement, analysis, improvement and audit management systems, documentation IMS.
  • Aspects of the audit of the integrated management system, integrated audit management systems according to EN ISO 19011:2012.
  • The purpose, objectives and importance of accreditation, certification, authorization and notification generally.
  • International accreditation and certification, accreditation and certification in Slovakia, Slovak National Accreditation Service and its scope.
  • Accreditation bodies certifying management systems, assessment of applicants for accreditation.