Manufacturing Management MSc

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University of Hertfordshire

Comments about Manufacturing Management MSc - At the institution - Hatfield - Hertfordshire

• Objectives
  The aim of this programme is to equip you to meet the stringent demands of today’s highly competitive industrial environment. The programme provides a balance of theory, practice and participation and includes visits to a range of organisations within the manufacturing sector. It provides an excellent basis for employment which has resulted in student employment rates upon graduation of over 95%. The programme is taught by staff from the School of Aerospace, Automotive and Design Engineering which was recently awarded an excellent grading in the HEFCE auditors’ report. All study is assessed through continuous assessment.You have the choice of two specialised degrees within the programme. For Semester A, the modules are common to both degrees to provide a broad basis in manufacturing and management disciplines. Semester B offers the specialist modules for your chosen degree title.
• Entry requirements
  This degree is for those interested in manufacturing within the business context.
• Academic title
  Manufacturing Management MSc
• Course description
  Careers
  
  Graduates of this programme are employed worldwide in a wide range of technical and managerial roles, including quality engineering, supply chain and works management.
  
  Teaching methods
  
  The School of Aerospace, Automotive and Design Engineering (AADE) has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students. A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice, and AADE has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. AADE also operate an open access laboratory, and computer policy, that will help students complete coursework and assignments, at a scheduled pace and on time.
  
  Course content
  
  Year 1 - full details
  
  Core modules
  
  -ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
  -Financial Control
  -HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  -Integrated Product Engineering
  -MANUFACTURING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  -MANUFACTURING STRATEGY
  -MSc Individual Project
  -Operations Management 1

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