ObjectivesIt increases your career potential by improving your • knowledge and experience of mechanical 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 mechanical engineering.
Entry requirementsThis course is for 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 • competitive design for manufacture
• engineering for sustainability • sustainability, energy and environmental management.
The international product development module involves working in multidisciplinary teams to develop a new product in 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 mechanical 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
• advanced vibration and acoustics • CAD/CAM • equipment engineering and design • finite element / finite difference analysis • group project – international product development
Option modules
One from • advanced manufacturing technology • competitive design for manufacture • engineering for sustainability • sustainability, energy and environmental management