Unit Code: MEB606

Unit Name: Engineering Management

Description: Project Management skills is very important in executing a successful engineering project. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of how to manage and conduct Engineering Projects and knowledge and awareness of the tools required to do so. Provides students with a knowledge of the various engineering project management facets including managing the resources, controlling the budget, procurement and planning, environmental management, safety management systems, obtaining approvals, contract specification etc. Also provided will be an awareness of innovation and the business environment within which the Engineering Projects are conducted.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Appreciate the history of management theory, management models and industrial psychology. (WA1) 2. Demonstrate a good understanding of the principles, terminology and concepts of engineering management.(WA1,WA2) 3. Describe the different functions of engineering management(WA2,WA6) 4. Understand the importance of professional ethics & responsibilities for engineering managers.(WA6) 5. Recognize, define and appreciate the organisational, legal, ethical and behavioral constraints on management decisions. (WA6,WA10,WA11) 6. Appreciate the application of engineering management to engineering organizations. (WA6,WA11) 7. Understand the issues of leadership, delegation, motivation, team building, productivity, industrial relations to typical engineering organizations. (WA5,WA10) 8. Undertake feasibility studies for an engineering tasks and projects(WA7)

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2