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Engineering ManagementMSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

“The range of optional modules in this course make it a very individual programme, specifically suited to your learning requirements. Its flexibility allows you, and where relevant your sponsor, to determine the learning required,with delivery in a number of possible formats.”

- http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/H19012/2014#about

Where?

University of the West of England (UWE) – Frenchay Campus, Bristol

Engineering Design and Mathematics Department

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What? Continuous Professional Development Course (CPD) “CPD Module Gatherer” Flexible Start Date 15 Credit modules – 150 hours 5 Day block release per module 6-8 Weeks to complete

(partially work-based) assignment

“Where relevant, work-based learning is used to ensure the learning achieved is immediately applicable to the workplace.” - http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/H19012/2014

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Module SubjectsCore

Professional Development Appraisal & Review

Research Methods Technical Business Operations Engineering Project Management

Optional Design Project Advanced Manufacturing Lean Engineering Leading Change Foundations of Systems Engineering

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Relevance of Modules Engineering Project Management- Modern team management skills- Goal setting- Management decisions & risks - Systems engineering principles

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Lean Engineering- Identify and manage 'change' effectively- Design and develop lean and competitive

manufacturing facilities- Evaluate and design suitable production

control system

Advanced Manufacturing- Oversight into materials, tools &

processes for successful manufacturing- Strategic new product / process

development

Leading Change- Awareness of key roles, behaviours, &

processes in effective leadership of change

- Develops organisational capacity to lead complex change programmes

Qualification Cost

Cost per Module - £1,500 - £1750 (Subject Dependent)

Postgraduate Certificate - 4 Modules (£6,250)

Postgraduate Diploma – 8 Modules (£12,250)

Masters Degree – 8 Modules (£12,250) + 1 year project (£2,500)

Total Cost of MSc - £14,750

“This project activity is attractive to employers, as it provides an opportunity to deal with a real issue in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Often, the project outcomes have a significant impact on the sponsoring business.”

- http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/H19012/2014#coursecontent

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Duration

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Variable depending on level of qualification

2-3 Modules per year - 5 years (4 years of modules, 1 year project) 2-3 weeks out of the business per year

4 Modules per year- 3 years (2 years of modules, 1 year project)4 weeks out of the business per year

My Plan

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4 Modules per year- 3 years (2 years of modules, 1 year project)4 weeks out of the business per year

Annual Maximum Cost of £6,250 - varies on choice of modules & order completed

What Benefit Will This Have for ASSA ABLOY?

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Increase & maximise knowledge & talents

Wider skill base within the company

Greater understanding of manufacturing needs

Improvement of future processes

Greater knowhow for Lean Manufacturing at Securistyle

The Benefits for me

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Potential suitability for Managerial role in the future

Improved leadership skills

More experience

Greater understanding of the business needs

Work more independently