We all have brilliant ideas – turning those ideas into reality is extremely challenging but rewarding, in many ways. This module empowers engineers to investigate the methods and principles of creating a new business, the stages involved in developing products beyond the prototype stage, through to scalability, and beyond.
Industry 4.0 is the heart of digital manufacturing, where everything is represented and managed digitally. Hear engineers are challenged to explore open ended scenarios around digitisation challenges, data acquisition & visualisation. Within this fast-paced environment, many solutions are presented through case studies, that do not fully deliver and there is much growth required to meet the ever-demanding manufacturing sector.
Based around ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AS 9100D, engineers explore the methods, techniques, and advantages of having a robust quality management system within their organisation that integrates with other systems to improve efficiency, visibility and protect the organisation from mistakes, both internally and from their suppliers.
The dissertation is a challenging opportunity for engineers to demonstrate their knowledge at this advanced level of study but also to test new knowledge gained throughout the course. Running for 12 months alongside your other modules, you will have the opportunity to explore a topic that best suits your individual skills and aspirations for your future career.
This module works with students to critically evaluate the principles of project management within the context of engineering management. Student study project management theory through to practice, looking at how a project brief is developed with the client, through project specifications and on to work-packages, responsibilities, actions, ownership and stakeholder involvement, focussing on reliable techniques for successful management throughout the project. Project-risk analysis forms the bedrock of this approach, ensuring that engineers develop a clear and ethical path to a strategic goal, but they also use critical evaluation to identify and mitigate risk.