There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module you will learn about engineering business environments: considering the complex nature of business environments and the major influencing factors for engineering organisations. Characteristics of different types of companies and management structures and styles. Management hierarchies. Functional Areas: through the use of design through to manufacture case study the students will consider the characteristics of functional areas within an engineering organisation and their interrelationship will be explained. The role of management information systems and business communication methods. Project Management: project definition, project planning, monitoring and controlling, introduction to network diagrams and Gantt chart, introduction to the use of MS Project.Team working: Consideration of team working and its use in engineering projects, consideration of main theories on motivation and managing teams.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe the complex nature of business environments and the major influencing factors for engineering organisation. (M5, M8, M11, M13, M14 & M15)

LO2: Describe the different types of management: theories, systems and styles (M5,M13, M14 & M15)

LO3: Compare and contrast the different functional areas (e.g. HR, production, procurement) operating in an engineering organisations. Students are expected to understand the information and data systems that support each of these functions.(M5 & M15)

LO4: Apply project management skills, competence and understanding in the use of engineering project management tools (M5, M8, M13, M15 & M16)

LO5: Participate in group/team working while using appropriate (a) motivational theories and (b) business communication methods. (M5 & M16)