PGCert Engineering Management

Year 1

(Award available for year: Postgraduate Certificate)

Learning outcomes

Subject Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of concepts, information and techniques relevant to engineering management;
2. Identify the global and ethical dimensions of engineering management and be able to operate within appropriate codes of conduct;
3. Evaluate information by applying appropriate methodologies, which includes the need for essential digital literacy for decision-making;
4. Identify and propose solutions to engineering management problems, demonstrating self-reflection and the ability to build professional relationships;
5. Integrate sustainability principles into engineering management practices.

Skills Learning Outcomes

1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to engineering management practices;
2. Leadership in various situations, including the evaluation of self and others' performance;
3. Decision-making skills, integrating ethical and sustainable practices;
4. Communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse professional settings;
5. Independent learning capabilities, ensuring continuous professional development;
6. Digital literacy and information management skills, supporting decision-making in engineering contexts.

Transferable (key) skills

Competence Standards

1. Apply and communicate fundamental engineering management principles, ethical considerations and sustainability practices;
2. Identify innovative and sustainable solutions to engineering management challenges;
3. Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams in engineering projects;
4. Evaluate information from a range of sources in engineering management contexts, using various tools and support as needed;
5. Reflect on personal and professional practices to continuously improve management skills.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of PGCert (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme and will include:

1. Demonstrating fundamental knowledge of concepts, information and techniques in the engineering management discipline;
2. Drawing on a range of perspectives to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of working in an engineering management environment;
3. Evaluating information;
4. Integrating sustainability principles into engineering management practices.

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