Engineering Management MSc module details
Core modules
Critical Management in a Global Context
Introduces you to the historical roots of management, organisation and innovation and provides a portfolio of ideas that will allow you to gaina deep insight into the theoretical underpinnings of management and organisations. This module will encourage you to think critically and independently about contemporary issues related to the management of organisations
Management of Information Systems
Investigates the context, strategies and processes involved in managing information systems within an organisation. The module covers a wide range of topics, including the analysis of the systems used in organisations, procurement and implementation, strategies for evaluation of systems as well as analysis of value, benefit and purpose of information systems and risk management
Project Management
Considers the scope and definition of a project, its significance as an instrument of change and the roles and responsibilities of people within it. Organisational issues are explored and a range of project management tools are critically evaluated for the execution, management and control of project management throughout all its phases. In order to develop an understanding of the skills, responsibilities and authority of project management personnel, you will work on a real-world scenario
Low Impact Manufacturing
Iintroduces you to the concept of an industrial system linking different types of industry, including raw material processing, manufacturing and waste processing, that combine to satisfy consumer demand. It explains the ways in which energy and resource use can be identified at each stage of a product lifecycle and how the associated environmental impacts can be identified and mitigated
People Management and Organisation
Provides you with the skills to conduct and critically analyse organisational development, including its consequences on human resource management. Core approaches and tools are reviewed through the evolution of an organisation. The relevant theoretical principles and models of change management, human resources management and organisational behaviour are considered and applied in a practical management context using case studies and real-life examples.
Research Methods
Introduces the fundamental elements of research methods in an engineering context. The module will prepare you for the individual research project/dissertation through undertaking lectures, seminars and assignments that introduce and develop the concepts, organisational structure and deliverables of a research project
Dissertation
You will undertake an individual piece of independent research that will link your technical specialism with a core aspect of the course.
Optional modules
Optional Module 1
You will choose an elective module from a range of subject areas most aligned to your area of interest. Current options include modules in:
- Electrical Engineering/Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sustainability in the Business Context
- Computer Networks and E-commerce Systems
Optional Module 2
You will choose an elective module from a range of subject areas most aligned to your area of interest. Current options include modules in:
- Electrical Engineering/Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sustainability in the Business Context
- Computer Networks and E-commerce Systems
Optional placement
You may have the opportunity to undertake your individual project in industry, working alongside managers and engineers to solve real engineering management problems.