Code
MN 1010
Title
Credits
01
Hours per
Week
Engineering in Context
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
1
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Pre-requisites
Non GPA
None
Learning Objectives
Introduce the scientific & societal contexts within which engineer work; to equip them with the basic
professional skills, ethics and concepts required to be a good professional within the field of
engineering; and to be able to identify some of the non technical considerations which influence
engineering judgments.
Learning Outcomes
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Appreciation of the scientific & social contexts in engineering profession.
Understanding basic ingredients of professionalism in engineering.
Understanding the importance of non technical aspects for the engineering decisions.
Understanding of basic communication and teamwork skills required for an engineer in modern
organization.
Outline Syllabus
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What is engineering and its relevance to the society
Fundamentals economics in the context of engineering
Engineering in environmental and technological contexts
Basic managerial and teamwork skills for engineering profession
Effective speaking, presentation and basic skills for negotiation
Becoming professional engineer
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 3040
Title
Credits
03
Hours per
Week
Business Economics and Financial Accounting
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2.5
1.5
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with knowledge and understanding of basic micro and macro economic
principles and tools of economic analysis.
To provide conceptual and regulatory framework of financial & cost accounting so as to use them in
decision-making in an operational context.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the basic micro and macro economic concepts. Appreciation of the links between
economy and technology.
Understanding of basic concepts in financial, cost and management accounting, acquiring basic
knowledge on application of these accounting concepts to modern business and basic knowledge on
interpretation of main accounting statements
Outline Syllabus
Business Economics (12 hrs)
Economics and the economy; Elementary theory of Economics; Tools of economic analysis; Demand,
supply and the market; Theory of the firm; Different types of firms; Motivation of firms; Theory of
supply; Costs and production; Introduction to macroeconomics and national income accounting.
Financial and cost Accounting (24 hrs)
Basic accounting concepts; Trial balance; Profit & loss account, balance sheet; Cash flow statements;
Interpretation of accounts; Cost concepts and terminology; Analysis and interpretation of cost;
Allocation of overheads; Marginal costing, CPV analysis; Standard costing; Stock control.
Text Books
Begg S. et al (1994), Economics 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill Companies
Mclanely E. (1999), Accounting : An introduction
Selected References
Worthington I. (2001), Economics for Business, Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Glautier E. et al (1997), Accounting Theory and Practice 6th Ed., Pitman
John E. et al (1998), Accounting for Managers 2nd Ed., International Thompson Business Press
Method of Assessment
Continuous Assessment (Assignment/Quizzes)
Final Examination
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
- 40%
- 60%
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 3050
Title
Credits
03
Hours per
Week
Industrial Management and Marketing
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2.5
1.5
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical framework of
organizational management required to perform efficiently as engineer/manager in the modern
organization. To provide fundamentals of technology management in order to help them appreciate
the link between technology and economy. To provide fundamentals of human resource management
and to expose them to the specific sections of the legal system those relevant to practicing engineers.
To provide the students with knowledge of basic marketing concepts & applications
Learning Outcomes
Appreciation of the basic concepts and theories of organizational management. Knowledge on
application of these theories for modern organizations.
Understanding the fundamentals of technology management. Understanding the fundamentals of
human resource management and legal issues related to modern industrial relations. Knowledge of
basic marketing concepts / theories and their applications.
Outline Syllabus
Organization Management (12 hrs)
Introduction to management & systems theory; Organizational theory; stakeholder analysis, organizational
vision, mission & objectives. Types of organizations; organizational strategy, structures of modern organization and
the concept of learning organization; Different roles of manager; manager & leader. Organizational culture &
control; concepts of authority, power, responsibility & their applications and management of conflict. Management
of change; importance of change management and conflict management. Modern management techniques;
management styles: Japanese vs. Western Systems.
Technology Management (6 hrs)
Technology and economic development; Key concepts of technology management and its relation to
business management; Technology and competitive advantage; Evaluating technology;
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (6 hrs)
Introduction to human resource management, Employee selection, performance evaluation, rewards,
Human resource development, Compensation and grievance handling, Labour - Management
Relations in Sri Lanka and Business Ethics
Marketing (12 hrs)
Marketing: overview; Marketing environment, marketing research and product life cycles; Buyer
behavior: consumer and organizational; 4Ps of marketing including promotion and communication
issues;
Text Books
Mullins J. (1999), Management and Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall
Khail T. (2000), Management of Technology, McGraw-Hill Companies
Desseler G. (2000), Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall
The Employer’s Federation of Ceylon (1999), Handbook of Industrial Relations 2000, Colombo
Kotler P. (2001), Marketing Management, Prentice Hall
Havalder KK. (2002), Industrial Marketing, Tata McGraw-Hill Companies
Method of Assessment
Continuous Assessment (Assignment/Quizzes)
Final Examination
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
- 40%
- 60%
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4010
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Industrial Relations and Marketing
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with knowledge of basic marketing concepts & applications and to expose
them to the specific sections of the legal system those relevant to practicing engineers.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of basic marketing concepts / theories and their applications.
Understanding of the Sri Lankan legal system relevant to practicing engineers.
Understanding the basic legal issues related to modern industrial relations.
Outline Syllabus
Marketing:
ƒ Marketing: overview
ƒ Marketing environment, marketing research and product life cycles
ƒ Buyer behavior: consumer and organizational
ƒ 4Ps of marketing including promotion and communication issues
Business Law and Ethics:
ƒ Legal system in Sri Lanka
ƒ Industrial dispute, trade union acts
ƒ EPF, ETF & Gratuity acts
ƒ Bills of exchange and insurance law
ƒ Business ethics
ƒ Work place health & safety and welfare
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4020
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Engineering Economics
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
-
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To give the essentials for decision making at operational level based on comparison of worth (values)
of alternative courses of action with respect to their costs and limited resources, and to select the
preferred course of action
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the most relevant economic concepts for the engineering decisions.
Application of these concepts to practical engineering projects and decisions.
Outline Syllabus
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Fundamentals; time value of money, equivalence and cash flow diagrams
Discounted cash flow; time value equivalence, single payment and annuity factors and numerical
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Comparison methods; assumptions, net present value, annual worth, equivalent annual cost
examples. Cash flows and compounding
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with/without salvage value, equivalent annual worth of fixed asset lives and perpetual lives, internal rate
of return (IRR) and minimum acceptable rate of return and IRR irregularities, numerical examples
Analysis of alternatives; classification, mutually exclusive alternatives, incremental analysis and
preferred method for decision making
Project feasibility analysis; financial feasibility, market price analysis, cost of capital and weighted
average, economy feasibility, shadow pricing, benefit cost (B/C) analysis, irregularities of B/C analysis
and preferred method for decision making
Sensitivity analysis and decision trees; What if?, sensitivity graph and interpretation of the analysis,
discounted decision trees and application of decision trees
Risk management; Risk identification, risk analysis and risk response
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4040
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Technology Management
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
1.5
1.5
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To help develop the student’s intellectual capacity to understand the role of contemporary engineer in
knowledge driven economy. This is achieved through the introduction of concepts and principles of
management of technology and their applications in an interactive learning environment
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of basic concepts and theories of management of technology. Appreciation of these
MOT concepts and theories.
Application of some of these MOT concepts and theories to modern organizations and economy.
Outline Syllabus
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Concepts of Technology Management
Strategic management of technology
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Organizational Aspects of technology management
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Motivations for acquiring technology through technology transfer
Elements of technology transfer process
Success and failure factors in technology transfer
Acquiring technology through research and development
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Human dimension of technology and concepts of the entrepreneur and entrepreneur
Organizational cultures and structures for promotion of creativity and innovation
The learning organization
The imperative of knowledge management
Acquiring technology through technology transfer
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Technology-strategy relationship
Elements of technology strategy and formulation of a technology strategy
Integration of technology strategy and business strategy for competitive success
Technology, the environment and sustainable development
The concepts of invention and innovation
Definition and classifications of research and development
New product development
Challenges in commercializing research results
National innovation systems for facilitating technology-based development
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Concepts of the national innovation system (NIS) and science and technology infrastructure
Comparison of NISs of developed, developing and first and second tier NIC countries
State involvement and growth of science and technology parks in developed and developing countries
Practical : 4 industry case studies, 2 plant/lab visit
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4050
Title
Credits
03
Hours per
Week
Technology Management and Applications
GPA
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
None
1.5
4.5
Pre-requisites
Learning Objectives
To help develop the student’s intellectual capacity to understand the role of contemporary engineer in
knowledge driven economy. This is achieved through the introduction of concepts and principles of
management of technology and their applications in an interactive learning environment
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of basic concepts and theories of management of technology. Appreciation of these
MOT concepts and theories.
Application of some of these MOT concepts and theories to modern organizations and economy.
Outline Syllabus
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Concepts of Technology Management
Strategic management of technology
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Organizational Aspects of technology management
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Motivations for acquiring technology through technology transfer
Elements of technology transfer process
Success and failure factors in technology transfer
Acquiring technology through research and development
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Human dimension of technology and concepts of the entrepreneur and entrepreneur
Organizational cultures and structures for promotion of creativity and innovation
The learning organization
The imperative of knowledge management
Acquiring technology through technology transfer
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Technology-strategy relationship
Elements of technology strategy and formulation of a technology strategy
Integration of technology strategy and business strategy for competitive success
Technology, the environment and sustainable development
The concepts of invention and innovation
Definition and classifications of research and development
New product development
Challenges in commercializing research results
National innovation systems for facilitating technology-based development
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Concepts of the national innovation system (NIS) and science and technology infrastructure
Comparison of NISs of developed, developing and first and second tier NIC countries
State involvement and growth of science and technology parks in developed and developing countries
Practical : 4 industry case studies, 2 plant/lab visit, A comprehensive assignment
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4060
Title
Credits
03
Hours per
Week
Organizational Behavior and Management
GPA
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
None
2.5
1.5
Pre-requisites
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical framework of
organizational management required to perform efficiency as engineer/manager in the modern
organization
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the basic concepts and theories of organizational management.
Application of these concepts and theories to modern organizations.
Outline Syllabus
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Introduction to and foundation for organizational behavior and management
Basic human process and characteristics
Group behavior
Power and leadership
Communication and motivation
Individual and organizational effectiveness
Decision making and planning function;
Organizing staffing, directing and controlling
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4070
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Small Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
1.5
1.5
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of small business management &
entrepreneurship required for those who are willing to start their own small business venture.
Learning Outcomes
Theoretical and empirical framework of small business management. Knowledge on application of
these concepts & theories for own business.
Obtain skills to be a successful entrepreneur.
Outline Syllabus
Small Business Management
ƒ Scale, nature & role of small business in a developing country
¾ Characteristics of small businesses
¾ Role of small businesse;
¾ Reasons for failure of small businesses & barriers in establishing and managing small
businesses
ƒ Business environment and industrial supporting system in Sri Lanka
ƒ Relevant concepts to understand business creation and growth such as
¾ Identification of market opportunities
¾ Developing a business plan
¾ Managing small business operations
¾ Marketing in small businesses
Entrepreneurship
ƒ Identifying who are the entrepreneur is
¾ Definition
¾ Relevant economic, psychological and sociological theories of entrepreneurship
¾ Characteristics and functions of the entrepreneur
ƒ Entrepreneurship development
Practical: 6 industrial case studies, guest lectures and assignment
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4080
Title
Credits
03
Hours per
Week
Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship
& Applications
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
1.5
4.5
Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with an adequate knowledge of small business management &
entrepreneurship required for those who are willing to start their own small business venture.
Learning Outcomes
Theoretical and empirical framework of small business management. Knowledge on application of
these concepts & theories for own business.
Obtain skills to be a successful entrepreneur.
Outline Syllabus
Small Business Management
ƒ Scale, nature & role of small business in a developing country
¾ Characteristics of small businesses
¾ Role of small businesses
¾ Reasons for failure of small businesses & barriers in establishing and managing small
businesses
ƒ Business environment and industrial supporting system in Sri Lanka
ƒ Relevant concepts to understand business creation and growth such as
¾ Identification of market opportunities
¾ Developing a business plan
¾ Managing small business operations
¾ Marketing in small businesses
Entrepreneurship
ƒ Identifying who are the entrepreneur is
¾ Definition
¾ Relevant economic, psychological and sociological theories of entrepreneurship
¾ Characteristics and functions of the entrepreneur
ƒ Entrepreneurship development
Practical: 6 industrial case studies, guest lectures and a comprehensive assignment
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4090
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Management Skills Development
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with essential intrapersonal, interpersonal and people management skills
necessary through a balanced integration of theory and application.
Learning Outcomes
Acquire and develop capabilities in intrapersonal, interpersonal and people management skills that
are required in modern organizations.
Outline Syllabus
Intrapersonal Skills
ƒ Developing self awareness; Values, cognitive style. Attitude towards change and interpersonal
orientation
ƒ Managing stress; Major elements of stress, eliminating stress and temporary stress reduction
techniques
ƒ Effective problem solving skills; to provide a framework for rational problem solving
Interpersonal Skills
ƒ Supportive communication; definition, principles of supportive communication, principles of
supportive listening
ƒ Motivating employees; performance, diagnosing work performance problems and enhancing
ability, creating a motivating environment
ƒ Managing conflict; interpersonal conflict management, conflict response alternatives and
collaborative approach for conflict resolution
People Management Skills
ƒ Leadership; characteristics, styles of leadership, contingent approach and its variable
ƒ Empowerment; inhibitors to empowerment, dimensions of empowerment and developing
empowerment
ƒ Delegation; advantages of delegation, when and whom to delegate and how to delegate effectively
ƒ Teamwork; developing teams and teamwork, advantages of teams and stages of team
development
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN4100
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Management of Information &
Communication Technology in Organizations
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
The growth of Information & Communication Technology continues unabated. In fact, the rate of
growth is accelerating. Today these technologies affect nearly all aspects of human endeavor.
Emphasis of this course will be to learn the use of these technologies to manage and operate present
day enterprises.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the growth of information & communication technology and their management in
organizations
Identify several trends that are having a major impact on these technologies and how they are being
used
Identify a suitable ICT frame work for organizations
Provide guidance to manage the application of these technologies to improve organizational
performances
Understand major ICT applications which can be used to improve better performance of
organizations
Outline Syllabus
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Computer Systems Concepts; Components, Systems Classification, Systems Management, IT
ERA, From DP to IT
ICT Concepts– Introduction; History, Infrastructure, Pressure for Integration, Technology
Environment & Trends
Overview of Information & Communication Systems; In function as a resource, Information
Systems in Organizations, Relationship of Systems to one another, Strategic Information &
Communication Systems
The Strategic Role of Information Technology; Looking inward, outward, across in organization
Leadership Issues in Information Systems Management; Introduction, Introduction to CIO and
responsibilities , Nurture relationships, The evolving Information Systems Function
Real Time ICT Applications to Improve Organizational Performance and their management;
Learn CRM, ERP & Supply Chain Management applications and its management
Site Visit where ICT is using as a vital managerial tool
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4110
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Production and Operations Management
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To understand the operations function of manufacturing and service organizations and the role of the
Production/Operations Manager.
To familiarize with the various issues and problems those arise in the management of operations
within both manufacturing and service organizations.
To acquaint with modeling methodologies, tools and techniques for handling and resolution of these
issues and problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the learner will be able to:
• Design an efficient and effective operations system to give required output.
• Use operations management techniques and tools to plan and control the activities of
operations system.
• Develop and implement the programmes for improving the operations system.
Outline Syllabus
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Introduction to Production & Operations Management, Operations Strategy
Product & Process Design
Strategic Capacity Planning
Location and Layout Planning
Work Organization and Job Design
Supply Chain Management
Demand Forecasting
Aggregate Production Planning
Inventory Control
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP, MRPII, ERP), Just-In-Time Operations
Operations Scheduling
Quality Management
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4120
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Human Resource Management and
Industrial Relations
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with essential conceptual understanding and practices of human resource
management and industrial relations that in needed in modern organizations
Learning Outcomes
Acquire and develop capabilities in human resource management concepts and application
Outline Syllabus
Human Resource Management
• Role of the human resource function and practitioner
• Organization, jobs and roles
• Employee resourcing
• Performance management
• Human resource development
• Rewarding people
Industrial Relations
• Labour – Management relations in Sri Lanka
• Industrial dispute
• Trade unions
• EPF, ETF and Gratuity acts
• Work place health, safety and welfare
• Business ethics
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
Department of Management of Technology
Code
MN 4130
Title
Credits
02
Hours per
Week
Consumer and Industrial Marketing
Lectures
Lab/Tutorials
2
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Pre-requisites
GPA
None
Learning Objectives
To provide the students with knowledge of basic marketing concepts and applications.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of basic marketing concepts / theories and their applications.
Outline Syllabus
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Marketing : Overview
Marketing environment
Consumer markets and consumer buying behavior
Business markets and business buying behavior
4Ps of marketing including promotion and communication issues
Product life cycle
Market segmentation
Competitive marketing strategies
Marketing intelligence and marketing research
Text Books
Kotler P. (2001), Marketing Management, Prentice Hall
Havalder KK. (2002), Industrial Marketing, Tata McGraw-Hill Companies
Method of Assessment
Continuous Assessment (Assignment/Quizzes)
Final Examination
Curriculum and Subject Syllabi
- 40%
- 60%
Department of Management of Technology