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MSc, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip).
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 7]
Manufacturing Management non-accredited award:
MSc Engineering (Manufacturing Management)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
1 year full time
N/A
Engineering; Management
March 2008
October 2013
The effective management of manufacturing operations and technology is fundamental to the economic and social prosperity of the global economy.
Manufacturing is a creative activity whose outputs fulfil the material needs of humankind by bring into existence the artefacts and systems that characterise modern society. This is achieved through an integrated understanding of modern production technologies and contemporary management principles, combined with an appreciation of the entire product life cycle, from concept to customer, through to decommissioning and disposal.
Your studies at Bradford should be viewed as a preparation for life aimed at acquiring an in-depth understanding of advanced technical principles, analytical tools, and competence in their application, together with a wide range of management, personal and professional skills. The postgraduate MSc programme in
Manufacturing Management seeks to produce graduates who have the skills and knowledge needed to progress rapidly to professional positions of responsibility in manufacturing related enterprises with a minimum of additional training. Leadership in manufacturing increasingly requires the ability to synthesise knowledge from across subject boundaries to produce innovative solutions to challenging real-world problems, and the programme is designed to provide such a multi-disciplinary perspective.
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The School places emphasis on both teaching and research, believing them to be complementary in nature, enhancing both the student experience, and ensuring the academic currency of the programme. We have particular research strengths in automotive engineering (especially component design and manufacturing quality); materials engineering (including the creation of complex components from powders, composites, and polymers); computer modelling and design (creation, virtual testing, and rapid prototyping). We conduct this research jointly with many companies including Ford, Jaguar, Metaldyne, Netlon, Cummings, Sulzer and Honda. Outside guest speakers from leading manufacturing companies have also featured in our programmes, including Boeing and Airbus. Such on going industrial contact ensures the relevance of our MSc provision.
With reference to learning and teaching, the School aims to prepare postgraduates for challenging careers in industry, commerce and the public sector, or to create new enterprises, through their own personal initiative and ambition.
The School seeks to achieve this by:
• Delivering a range of focussed programmes of study with a balance of subject content appropriate to the targeted learning outcomes.
• Providing a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged to develop independent learning skills.
• Developing subject knowledge and understanding of relevant academic disciplines supported by enhanced personal transferable skills.
• Promoting educational opportunities for ethnic minority, mature and alternatively qualified students, as well as for traditionally qualified students.
The aim of the MSc in Manufacturing Management is to educate graduates to be able to:
A1 Apply advanced theoretical knowledge, concepts and skills to the design and management of manufacturing systems.
A2 Adopt a multi-disciplinary perspective and integrate knowledge from difference disciplines to resolve complex management and technological challenges associated with manufacturing.
A3 Undertake research associated with manufacturing, and to carry out independently, a research project.
The management of manufacturing is an interactive process usually involving data collection, planning, analysis, design, economic evaluation, construction, operation and maintenance and decommissioning with a view to minimising environmental impact.
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On completion of this award at PG Certificate and/or PG Diploma level, you will be able to:
LO1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts, principles and theories relevant to the context of the management of manufacturing in modern industrial society.
LO2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of methods and ideas associated with advanced manufacturing technology and materials processing.
LO3. Apply techniques in risk management, engineering and quality management, including; six sigma, manufacturing planning & control, knowledge management, and modelling and simulation.
LO4. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the concepts and issues associated with managing the operations and supply chain of complex production systems.
LO5. Demonstrate appreciation of the approaches to resolving multi-disciplinary problems.
LO6. Integrate technological and management principles to understand and apply insight to the solution of real problems.
LO7. Plan, conduct and report a programme of original research.
LO8. Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
LO9. Take holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems, applying professional judgements to balance risks, cost, benefits, safety, reliability and environmental impact.
Practical Skills
LO10. Use numerical methods and software for analysing problems.
LO11. Selection and application of principles and data collection & manipulation methods to support problem solving.
LO12. Plan, undertake and report an investigation.
LO13. Apply standard laboratory methods to obtain accurate data.
LO14. An ability to balance sometimes conflicting, ambiguous and/or incomplete aspects encountered in creative problem solving and design.
LO15. Specify, plan, undertake and report an investigation and associated methodologies via exposure to research activities.
General Transferable Skills
LO16. Work in groups in order to meet shared objectives.
LO17. Use problem solving strategies to develop, monitor and update a plan for the solution of both technical and personnel contributions to meeting organisational need.
LO18. Use problem-solving strategies to develop innovative solutions.
LO19. Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open mindedness and in the spirit of critical enquiry.
LO20. Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout their career.
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On completion of this award at MSc level you will be able to demonstrate all the above and including:
LO21. Specify, plan, undertake and report an investigation and associated methodologies via exposure to research activities.
LO22. Apply technological and management principles and inter-personal skills to the critical analysis of multi-disciplinary problems in order to create innovative solutions to non-routine problems.
LO23. Identify an area for further detailed investigation, design and experimental programme, apply research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data.
LO24. Specify, plan, undertake and report an investigation and associated methodologies via exposure to research activities.
The programme structure is shown in the table below, and has two principal strands by which the learning outcomes are delivered:-
Manufacturing : provides a detailed understanding of key technologies, materials and techniques employed in modern manufacturing and production systems.
Management: develops a comprehensive appreciation of management and business methods relevant to a contemporary manufacturing business environment.
The programme has two stages: the taught programme stage (which takes up most of the first two semesters) and the project/dissertation stage (an important part of the
Master’s research project takes place over the summer and this forms the basis of your Master's dissertation). Programmes are organised on a modular basis, and the modules are usually examined or assessed at the end of the semester in which they are taught.
The research project/dissertation comprises of no more 15,000 words and is written on a topic agreed in advance with your Supervisor. It is normally submitted a year after starting the programme. Progress to the dissertation stage is dependent upon your performance in the semester 1 and 2 module assessments and examinations.
Mas ter’s Degree (MSc Manufacturing Management)
Module
Code
Module Title
ENG4090M Manufacturing and Materials Processing
ENG4089M Supply Chain Management
ENG4087M Manufacturing Planning and Control
ENG4082M Manufacturing Systems Simulation
ENG3048M Six Sigma for Business Excellence
MAN0208M Understanding Strategic Management
ENG3014M Product Design and Innovation
ENG4050L Interdisciplinary Competitive Design
ENG4072M Risk Management
Type Credits Level Study period
C
C
10
10
7
7
1
1
C
C
C
10
10
10
7
7
7
1
1
1
O
O
O
C
10
10
10+10
10
6
6
7
7
1
1
1,2
2
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Semester 1
September
Start MSc
Semester 1
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
C
10
10
7
7
2
2
The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.
Notes to the Curriculum:
1. No more than 20 credits of Level 6 modules may be taken.
2. In the event that a student has already undertaken one of the core modules listed above as part of a University of Bradford Undergraduate programme, in consultation with the Programme team, an alternative module(s) will be selected from the module catalogue of the School of Engineering and
Informatics.
January Start programmes
For the January start programme the semester numbers correspond to the position in the academic year not the order of which they are taken. So January-start students will take “Semester 2” modules first, followed by “Semester 1” modules.
ENG4086M Advanced Manufacturing Technology
ENG4065M Knowledge Management and Business
Intelligence
ENG4064M Sustainable Energy
ENG4088M Aerospace Manufacture and Management
ENG4019M Research Seminar Series
ENG4059M Polymer Processing
ENG4003M E-Commerce Technologies
ENG4013Z MSc Project
PgDip January
Start MSc
10
10
10
10
10
60
7
7
7
7
7
7
2
2
2
2
2
1, 2, 3
Semester 2
PgDip
Semester 2
Summer
Project
MSc
Semester 2
Summer
Project
Semester 1
MSc
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You will experience a wide range of teaching and learning environments. Concepts, principles and theories are explored in formal lectures, practised in associated seminars. Cognitive and personal skills are developed in more open-ended problem solving and design projects, often tackled by working in small groups supported by members of academic staff. Project work is used to bring various aspects of your programme together so that you may develop a holistic appreciation of the subject.
Methods of Assessment are similarly varied and your progress will be evaluated using a mix of formal examinations, various technical reports, essays, oral presentations and the dissertation or project report.
Whilst this Programme conforms to the general principles set out in the standard
University Assessment Regulations which are available at the link below, http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/ the following exception(s) apply to these regulations:
1. The MSc project must be passed at 1 st attempt
2. To gain an accredited MSc award, 160 credits must have a minimum mark of
50% with the remaining 20 credits with marks at a minimum of 40%.
This requirement can be met with supplementary assessment (on one occasion only) in any number of taught subjects. You may therefore re-sit a module that has a mark in the 40% to 50% range for the purpose of remaining on the accredited award.
If the above requirements are not met, but the University’s postgraduate regulations are complied with, then a non-accredited MSc Engineering (Manufacturing
Management) will be awarded.
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications.
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The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact the programme leader before you apply.
Normal requirements are:
Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree.
The programme is designed for graduates from a wide range of engineering backgrounds seeking a future career as project managers or related professional roles. Personal motivation and the commitment to succeed are key attributes in the admissions process and the School treats each application on an individual basis.
Mature applicants with educational qualifications other than an Honours degree are encouraged and considered on an individual basis.
All students must satisfy the English language requirements of the University for admission, see http://www.bradford.ac.uk/international/before-you-apply/english-languagerequirements
If your first language is not English, you will have to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The following qualifications are acceptable as satisfying this requirement. Both are available internationally.
• The International English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an Overall Band of at least 6, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests. Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take your test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report
Form to be sent to the University.
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, USA. You will need to score at least 550 (220 on the computer-based test). If you take this test, you should enter the University’s code 0828, on your answer sheet.
Should you not be able to offer these grades then you should contact the Admissions
Tutor for further advice.
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist libraries in the School of Health Studies and the School of Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus.
Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our online journals are available on the internet (both on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account, personal information and programme-related materials this way.
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Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7
IT helpline available.
Programme Team
Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you. The MSc programme tutor is available for consultation on any issues of academic or personal concern. However, all members of academic staff seek to be equally approachable so you will always be able to find sympathetic support if you face difficulties.
You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your programme tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries.
The University provides important facilities such as extended access to Library and
Computing services, counselling and welfare services, careers advice and disability office. The latter routinely arranges dyslexia assessments and appropriate additional time allocation for sitting examinations.
The School has a Women’s Engineering Society named FAIRER (Females Actively
Involved in Rewarding Engineering Roles). It provides a social network support to all students in Engineering, Design and Technology, from Foundation Year to
Postgraduate level.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’
Union, through a system of programme representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student’s
Union.
Employability and Career Development
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their employability profile, commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career plan.
Professional career guidance and development support is available throughout your time as a student and as a graduate from Career Development Services. The support available from Career Development Services includes a wide range of information resources, one to one appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a mentoring programme, graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and help to you find part time work, summer work placements, internship programmes
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and graduate/postgraduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students will receive seminars and workshops delivered by Career Development Services as part of their programme of study. All students are encouraged to access Career Development
Services at an early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available on their web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk
.
Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all postgraduates to find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers data on the employment and further study routes graduates have entered and a range of other information including job roles, name and location of employers, salary details etc.
The survey findings for each programme of study are presented on the programme information pages on the University website and via Car eer Development Services’ website www.careers.brad.ac.uk
Learner Development Unit for Academic Skills Advice
For postgraduate students on taught programmes who are looking to improve their marks during their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all regardless of degree discipline. Students can access a programme of interactive workshops and clinics which is delivered throughout the year. This is in addition to our extremely popular face-to-face guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide range of online and paper based materials for self-study. http://www.bradford.ac.uk/academic-skills/
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing equipment and advice to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford and is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information contact the
Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
Ecoversity
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading
University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review.
For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/
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For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054 http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses /
The Postgraduate Admissions Officer:
Mr John Purvis
School of Engineering and Informatics
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Chesham Building
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 234543 http://www.edt.brad.ac.uk/home http://www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/ programmes/edt
Email: pg-eng-enquiries@bradford.ac.uk
Email: j.purvis@bradford.ac.uk
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.
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ENG4090M
ENG4089M
ENG4087M
ENG4082M
ENG3048M
MAN0208M
ENG3014M
ENG4050L
ENG4072M
ENG4086M
ENG4065M
ENG4064M
ENG4088M
ENG4019M
ENG4059M
ENG4003M
ENG4013Z
Mapping of Learning Outcomes
– MSc Mechanical Engineering
Module Code Module Title
Manufacturing and Materials
Manufacturing Planning and Control
Manufacturing Systems Simulation
Six Sigma for Business Excellence
Understanding Strategic
Interdisciplinary Competitive Design
Risk Management
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Manufacture and
Polymer Processing
E-Commerce Technologies
MSc Project
Type
C
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
Cr
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
60
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10+
LO
1
LO
2
LO
3
LO
5
LO
4
LO
7
LO
6
LO
8
LO
10
LO
9
LO
12
LO
11
LO
14
LO
13
LO
15
LO
16
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LTA Strategy
Teaching Mapping Assessment Mapping
ENG4090M Manufacturing and Materials Processing 10 1 Tba
1 1 1 1
ENG4089M Supply Chain Management 10 1 Munive
1 1 1
ENG4087M Manufacturing Planning and Control 10 1 Khan
1
ENG4082M Manufacturing Systems Simulation 10 1 Khan
1
ENG3048M Six Sigma for Business Excellence 10 1 CKZ
1 1 1 1
MAN0208M Understanding Strategic Management 10
ENG3014M Product Design and Innovation 10
ENG4050L Interdisciplinary Competitive Design 20
ENG4072M Risk Management 10 2 CKZ
1 1 1 1
ENG4086M Advanced Manufacturing Technology 10 2 Munive
1 1 1
ENG4065M Knowledge Management and Business
Intelligence
10 2
Mahieddi ne
1 1 1
ENG4064M Sustainable Energy 10 2 Rajamani
ENG4088M Aerospace Manufacture and Management 10 2 Carruther 1
1 1 1
1 1
1
1
1
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