Study programme

Basic information

Study programme in national registry:
Guaranted by: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Study field: Mechanical Engineering
Level of degree: 3
Form of study: external
Degree: PhD.
Length of study in years: 5
Professionally oriented: No
Joint study programme: No
Languages of delivery: slovak language

Graduate profile

Description
Graduates of the Quality, Safety, and Environment program are able to analyze and evaluate scientific management methods and the philosophy of a comprehensive approach to quality assurance and improvement, as well as risk management and processes for improving environmental quality. Graduates are capable of developing a vision, policy, and strategy in various situations, as well as establishing communication links and innovative approaches within process-oriented systems. They are able to evaluate and develop business self-assessment procedures and create innovative measures based on analytical improvement processes. They possess knowledge of process analysis and management methodologies and are capable of analyzing, evaluating, and developing new procedures aimed at improving the quality, safety, and environmental aspects of processes and products. They are able to analyze, evaluate, and manage risks, as well as propose measures to address them. At the same time, they are able to manage and design integrated management systems. They possess the knowledge and qualifications to work in applied research and development of processes and products. They are also qualified to serve in top management positions within organizations.
Learning objectives
The aim of the study program is to develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and devise solutions to research problems focused on improving practices in the areas of quality, safety, and the environment. Furthermore, the goal is to understand and apply various risk analysis and assessment tools in accordance with ISO 31000, i.e., qualitative and quantitative methods. To evaluate and solve problems related to the integration of management systems, process control, machinery and technology, major industrial accidents, business continuity, and crisis management. Graduates will acquire the ability to: -apply software tools for quality, safety, environmental, and risk management systems at all stages of the technical life cycle of products and industrial technologies, -analyze and apply legislative requirements for high-quality and safe products and procedures with the aim of their effective implementation in practice, - design and use methods for assessing environmental factors, - develop and implement measures to improve environmental quality in practice, - use methodologies and procedures for effective prevention in the human–machine–environment system with applications for smart industry.
Main learning outcomes
Graduates of this program are able to: - lead teams responsible for the supervision, inspection, and certification of technical systems in state and public institutions, both in Slovakia and within the EU, at the middle and senior management levels, - independently or as a team member, develop and plan procedures, as well as apply methods within basic and applied research activities to minimize risks as the most effective preventive measures, - develop and contribute to the formulation of project proposals and applications submitted in response to calls for proposals from domestic and foreign grant providers, - critically analyze and evaluate published results of research activities in the scientific fields of quality, safety, and the environment.
Professions
Professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion.

Employability

Evaluation of the study programme graduates employability
Since this is a newly accredited program, it is not yet possible to provide an assessment of the employability of its graduates.
Evaluation of the study programme quality by employers
For this newly accredited degree program, it is not yet possible to provide an assessment of the program’s quality by employers.

Structure and content of the study programme

Suggested study plan in the MIAS portal

Current academic year plan and current schedule

Current academic year plan
Current schedule: MAIS portal

Persons responsible for the study programme

Person responsible for thequality of the study programme: prof. Ing. Miroslav Dovica, PhD.
List of persons responsible for the profile courses: Study advisor: Ing. Zuzana Kotianová, PhD., MBA
Student representatives: null null
Study department

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme and support

List and characteristics of the study programme classrooms
List and description of the program’s classrooms and their technical equipment, with a breakdown by learning outcomes and course (laboratories, design and art studios, studios, workshops, interpreting booths, clinics, seminaries, science and technology parks, technology incubators, school enterprises, practice centers, training schools, teaching and training facilities, sports halls, swimming pools, sports grounds). The department’s specialized laboratories and classrooms provide space not only for the scientific research activities of the department’s staff but also for the professional training of students in specialized subjects. The department has the following laboratories: - chemical and environmental analysis, physical environmental factors, modeling and simulation, environmental quality.
Characteristics of the information provision
Access to academic literature and information databases is provided through the TUKE University Library: https://www.lib.tuke.sk/#/dashboard The TUKE University Library’s collection consists of its own holdings (books, lecture notes, conference proceedings, journals, theses, and electronic media) . In 2022, the library collection comprised 172,878 items. The annual growth of the library is over 3,000 items. The reading room contains basic and supplementary study literature, journals, proceedings, encyclopedias, and language and reference dictionaries. Users have free access to these materials. Through the lending services, users borrow approximately 5,000 items annually. The library offers 32 desktop computers with internet and intranet connections, Wi-Fi access, and access to electronic journal databases. Through the library’s Copy Center, students have access to printing and reprographic services provided by 12 printers, 3 of which are high-capacity models for oversized printing. The library also has its own digitization workstation with a scanning robot, as well as a book scanner for public use, located in the reading room. Currently, the library collection is being expanded not only in physical form (print, USB, CD, DVD), but a repository of digitized books from the library collection is also being developed on the MediaINFO platform, containing over 600 titles. Access to information technology is provided through the TUKE IT Department: https://uvt.tuke.sk/wps/portal/uv/software
E-learning
Access to course materials and resources for each course is provided through the MS TEAMS and MOODLE applications. Electronic textbooks and lecture notes are also available to students via the https://ebooks.lib.tuke.sk/ portal.
Institution partners
The following industry partners actively contribute to selected lectures within the study program: P.B.I., s.r.o. Senica Lear Corporation Seating, Prešov National Labor Inspectorate, Košice Cleanliness Certification Center, s.r.o. Levoča Marelli Slovakia, s.r.o. Kechnec Magna International, s.r.o. Kechnec Crown Bevcan Slovakia, s.r.o. Kechnec Škoda Auto, a.s. Vrchlabí Minebea Access Solutions, s.r.o. Košice Cemm Thome, s.r.o. Prešov Ekom, s.r.o. Piešťany Kia Slovakia, s.r.o. Žilina Jaguar Land Rover Slovakia, s.r.o. Nitra Adient Slovakia, s.r.o. Žilina Termostav - Mráz, s.r.o. Košice SGS Slovakia, s.r.o. Košice

Admission procedures

Required abilities and necessary admission requirement
Admission procedures
Results of the admission process over the last period

Additional informtation

Additional informtation on department's web