ObjectivesIt increases your career potential by improving your • knowledge and experience of materials engineering • technical and problem solving skills • management skills • ability to take on greater responsibility You also develop your understanding of current best practice in the theory and application of leading edge technologies, processes and systems in materials engineering.
Entry requirementsThis course is for practising engineers or graduates who want to become technical specialists or managers in industrial and manufacturing companies.
Course descriptionYou study
• two management modules
• five technical modules
• one optional module
Option modules include • advanced manufacturing technology • CAD/CAM • engineering for sustainability • equipment engineering and design • finite element / finite difference analysis
The international product development module involves working in multidisciplinary teams to develop a new product within a global market. This develops much sought after advanced technical and business skills. The project provides a supported environment to develop your ability in an area of your interest.
Associated careers
If you are a new graduate, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to begin a career as a technical specialist or manager. If you are already employed in materials engineering, it improves you career potential and can lead to roles with greater responsibility.
It can also help towards a career teaching engineering.
Course content
Core management modules
• finance and marketing • project and quality management
Core technical modules
• advance investigatory techniques for materials engineers • advanced metallic materials • competitive materials technology • group project – international product development • sustainability, energy and environmental management
Option modules
One from • advanced manufacturing technology • CAD/CAM • engineering for sustainability • equipment engineering and design • finite element / finite difference analysis