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Core Module Information
Module title: Management for Engineers
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09133
Module leader: Alastair Stupart
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Provides you with a broad introduction to the engineering business environment. Including[1] the complex nature of business environments [2] the major influencing factors for engineering organisations [3] characteristics of different types of companies and managementstructures/styles.Provides you with professional skills (Leadership, teams and teamwork, motivation, communication etc).Financial aspects: engineering marketing and economics: supply and demand, forecasting and market niches, product design and life cycles, pricing distribution, promotion,competitor analysis, globalisation issues.Accounting for engineers: cost accounting, breakeven analysis, profit and loss accounts, payback, NPV, budgets and budgetary control, financial statements.Project management: project planning with limited resources, variability in project completion, project crashing, project costing,
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the role of and apply professional skills such as leadership, motivation and teamwork to actual engineering projects.
(M11, M13, M14, M15, M16)

LO2: Analyse market data and assess the economic viability of projects.(M5, M13)

LO3: Describe the complex nature of business environments and the major influencing factors for engineering organisations. (M5, M8, M11)

LO4: Understand basic accounting techniques and apply them to engineering projects.
(M5, M13)

LO5: Apply engineering project management skills (and understanding/competence) in the use of computer based project management tools. (M15)
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Alastair Stupart
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Formal class lectures with some elements of discussion, interactions, Q&A etc. One lecture will be delivered by an industry expert to provide knowledge on business planning.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorial sessions : discussions, Q&A, reviewing weekly tutorial questions that have been set.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 36 In your group you will work on the first coursework, (i.e. developing the business plan) and practicing leadership skills, teamwork and engineering design skills. You are expected to meet weekly outside of class and complete log books.
Independent Learning Centrally Time Tabled Examination 4 An online exam with a choice of 4 questions from 6 to be answered. The questions may be drawn from any of the topics taught in the module. Mixture of descriptive and calculation type questions.
Online Guided independent study 120 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 8 , WORDS= 20 pages Working in groups of 3 or 4 students, prepare a business plan for your business. [M5, M8, M11 to M16). You are expected to:1. Identify the most appropriate legal structure for your business (and discuss the reasons for this choice). You need to discuss a suitable organisational structure for the business and the steps you need to take to set up the business. 2. Identify the market; discuss pricing, promotion, market segmentation/niches, and the competitive position. 3. Cost the product and demonstrate that both breakeven and payback calculations have been taken into account. 4. Produce a detailed project plan for the launch of the business from its inception, through its setup and ending with the launch of the product onto the market.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours An online exam with a choice of 4 questions from 6 to be answered. The questions may be drawn from any of the topics taught in the module. Mixture of descriptive and calculation type questions.[M5, M8, M11 to M16]
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC09133-EngineeringManagement
 

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