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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Part 1: Information Awarding Institution University of The West of England Teaching Institution University of The West of England Delivery Location Frenchay Study abroad / Exchange / Credit recognition Faculty responsible for programme Environment and Technology Department responsible for programme Engineering Design and Mathematics Professional Statutory or Regulatory Body Links Highest Award Title MSc Engineering Business Management Default Award Title Interim Award Titles PG Diploma Engineering Business Management PG Certificate Engineering Business Management UWE Progression Route Mode of Delivery Full Time. ISIS code/s UCAS: JACS: ISIS: H9N212 HESA: For implementation from September 2017
Part 2: Description This postgraduate degree is designed to provide access to employment with high earning potential in a professional engineering environment and is accessible to graduates from engineering or business disciplines. Through deepening the students understanding of the discipline of engineering and business management, and focusing on the application of knowledge in a real-world context, this programme is particularly relevant to the needs of organisations operating in the technology and engineering sectors. The programme brings together expertise from both the Faculty of Environment and Technology and the Faculty of Business and Law. In addition, students will be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills and employability through interaction with external speakers from industry and through developing high-level skills in critical problem solving, analytics, critical thinking, oral and written communication. Graduates of MSc Engineering Business Management programme will be equipped to access employment in a wide variety of professional contexts, and/or to commence doctoral level study. Engineering and technology managers are employed throughout the economy, for example; Operations Manager, Business Consultant, Business Analyst, Engineering Project Manager, Supply Chain Consultant, Trade Analyst, Product Manager, Applications Engineer and production manager. The Engineering Business Management programme aims to: Provide opportunities for graduates from a range of backgrounds to develop themselves to meet the industry need for future managers who have both a mix of technology and business skills and knowledge within the engineering and technology sector; Provide a multi-disciplinary learning environment that will enable graduates to develop managerial capabilities and vision to face the challenges of the future, through engagement with academic expertise. Their understanding of real-world business practice will be enhanced through seminars delivered by experienced external speakers; Support graduates to gain a comprehensive understanding of global challenges, in order to respond with change initiatives and strategies that strengthens organisation competitiveness; Prepare graduates for progression to study doctoral degrees in engineering business management research; Develop critical thinking, problem-solving transferable and continuous learning skills that will be valuable to graduates in their employability and in accelerating their career progression. Provide appropriate facilities and resources from both the Faculty of Environment and Technology and the Faculty of Business and Law to deliver a high-quality teaching and learning experience for students, as appropriate. Programme requirements for the purposes of the Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) The programme is aimed at postgraduate students who are able to apply their professional management knowledge and skills in an engineering and technology context. A successful graduate will be highly strategic and able to provide leadership in the way they articulate their knowledge in the context of 21st^ century global challenges facing multinational organisations and SMEs. On completion, graduates will have experienced individual and group projects, demonstrating an ability to work independently and in a team. Graduates will be professionals who understand their strengths and able to work across different business cultures and manage complex projects. Regulations Approved to University Regulations and Procedures
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme application and problems;
_4. Demonstrate effective professional team skills and receive feedback from peers in order to achieve mutual goals.
- Acknowledge others' perspectives, experience, creativity, and contributions to problems and be able to debate, adopt and adapt to_ _external knowledge and information.
- Analyse data, use technology and business information in a real-world context in order to develop appropriate business solutions. D. Transferable Skills and other attributes (generic)
- Communicate effectively using professional English, both orally and through written reports
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage oneself and time to deliver agreed outcomes and meet deadlines
- Deliver a substantial individual project and exercise decision making seeking practical recommendations where application of knowledge is essential to optimal solutions for multifaceted problem
- Work in multidisciplinary teams and take responsibility for individual and shared objectives, understanding the benefits and complications inherent within team working
- Take a logical and systematic approach to problem formulation, solution and decision making
- Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and embrace the concept of life-long learning
- To be able to critically review available professional and academic literature that is relevant to the subject discipline and use this to enhance understanding of their discipline
- To be able to communicate professional and academic requirements in a manner that is meaningful to all relevant levels and functions in the real-world context_
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme Learning Outcomes: UMAD
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- M Managing Finance UMKCQT -^15 - M Meeting Customer Needs UFMFJM -^15 - M Process Design and Management UFMF -^15 - M Engineering Project Management UFMF -^15 - M Strategic Analysis of Technical Operation s UFMFBM -^30 - M Engineering Management for Global Challenges UFMFTF -^60 - M Postgraduate Dissertation A) Knowledge and understanding of: 1 Interpret and critically evaluate the contribution of innovation, technology, leadership, and system thinking in responding to dynamic changes in the technology and engineering business environment X X X 2 Apply business and management techniques to address realistic technology/engineering challenges drawn from a variety of real-world application. X X X X 3 Understand the nature of conflict in a multi-functional technology business environment. Balancing operational objectives with organisational priorities and maintaining a clear “line of sight” to the customer needs and their perception of value. X X X 4 Demonstrate strategic management thinking and critical examination of business recommendations and decisions in various functions and contexts for sustainable competitiveness of an engineering/technology business. X X 5 Demonstrate inclusive knowledge and understanding of the key management theories, models and frameworks required for managers in the technology and engineering sector. X X X X 6 Assimilate and apply multi-disciplinary knowledge to tackle current organisational, industrial and/or global challenges. X X X (B) Intellectual Skills 1 Develop enhanced practical skills in the management X X X
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme 4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and take responsibility for individual and shared objectives, understanding the benefits and complications inherent within team working X X X 5 Take a logical and systematic approach to problem formulation, solution and decision making X^ X^ X^ X 6 Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and embrace the concept of life-long learning X 7 To be able to critically review available professional and academic literature that is relevant to the subject discipline and use this to enhance understanding of their discipline X X 8 To be able to communicate professional and academic requirements in a manner that is meaningful to all relevant levels and functions in the real-world context X X X
Part 4: Programme Structure
This structure diagram demonstrates the student journey from Entry through to Graduation for a typical full time undergraduate student including: level and credit requirements interim award requirements module diet, including compulsory and optional modules ENTRY Year
Compulsory Modules Optional Modules: Awards UFMFBM- 30 - M Engineering Management for Global Challenges UMAD47- 15 - M Managing Finance UMKCQT- 15 - M Meeting Customer Needs UFMF78- 15 - M Strategic Analysis of Technical Operations UFMF77- 15 - M Engineering Project Management UFMFJM- 15 - M Process Design and Management UFMFTF- 60 - M Postgraduate Dissertation 15 credits from: (subject to availability) UFMF74- 15 - M Advanced Manufacturing UFMEE8- 15 - M Principles of Lean Engineering UMOCB3- 15 - M Managing Change Interim awards : Certificate of Higher Education Engineering Business Management 60 credits of which must include: UFMF78- 15 - M UFMF77- 15 - M UMAD47- 15 - M Postgraduate Diploma of Higher Education Engineering Business Management 120 credits of which must include: UFMF78- 15 - M UFMF77- 15 - M UMAD47- 15 - M UFMFBM- 30 - M Part time: The programme is not offered part-time Part 5: Entry Requirements The University’s Standard Entry Requirements apply: We normally require a honours degree at 2:2 or above in an engineering, science or business related discipline. We would strongly encourage applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirement, but who do have relevant qualifications or professional experience to apply. Such applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. In your application, you should describe in detail your professional experience and qualifications.
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First CAP Approval Date 30 May 2017 Revision CAP Approval Date Update this row each time a change goes to CAP Version 1 Link to MIA (ID 3809) Next Periodic Curriculum Review due date May 2023 Date of last Periodic Curriculum Review
