Indian Institution of Quality Assurance (IIQA) – a body registered under the Societies Registration Act – has been in the field of Quality Assurance and Inspection services since 1974. They are in active association with many industries, including BHEL, Tiruchirapalli and have been a leader in providing Quality Assurance services to many large Industries. IIQA is managed by an Executive Committee headed by Shri. P.V.K. Achan, Ex-Executive Director / BHEL, as President and experienced professionals as members.

While IIQA was carrying out significant work related to Quality Assurance, the Executive Committee decided to widen their role to training Personnel in Quality Assurance. The idea was later expanded to identify such activities for making a significant contribution in the field of Quality Management through establishment of a Centre of Excellence in India and later plan for penetration into other developing countries as well. Thus a decision was taken to name this Centre as School of Quality Management (SQUAM) and it was established in 1992. The Institution is located at Gundur, 3 Kms away from Tiruchirapalli Airport on the Pudukkottai road.

SQUAM is committed to provide an excellent learning atmosphere and prepare the students to bright Quality career. The courses are geared to the needs of Industry and respond to the changing demands caused by social and technological development.

The School is affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli.

Faculty: Competent dedicated faculty committed to excellent teaching is the main source of strength for SQUAM. Part-time and visiting faculty includes independent consultants with extensive experience of Quality Assurance systems and others working in industry. Teaching methods consists of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, seminars, case study, discussions, project work (if applicable) and talks by members of business community.