MEng Engineering Management

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1 MEng Engineering Management PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION COURSE TITLES: MEng Engineering Management with DPP (6614) BEng Hons Engineering Management with DPP (Exit Award) AB Engineering Management with or without DPP (Exit Award) Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (Exit Award) PLEASE NOTE: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he or she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the specific learning outcomes, content and the teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the module booklets. 1. AWARD INSTITUTION/BODY: University of Ulster 2. TEACHING INSTITUTION: University of Ulster 3. LOCATION: Jordanstown 4. ACCREDITED BY: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) [Interim accreditation] 5. FINAL AWARD: MEng with DPP, MEng, BEng Hons with DPP (Exit Award), BEng Hons (Exit Award), AB with DPP (Exit Award) AB (Exit Award), CertHE(Exit Award) 6. MODE OF ATTENDANCE: Full-time 7. SPECIALISMS: Engineering Management 8. COURSE/UCAS CODE: H DATE WRITTEN/REVISED: Effective from 2010/ EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE COURSE Educate engineering management students to become competent chartered professional engineers and to completely fulfil the educational requirements for becoming chartered at CEng level. Provide a high-quality broad-based education that prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the engineering / manufacturing industry, and for further study and research in Engineering Management and related areas. Provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the core of the Engineering Management discipline through an integrated programme of study in the theoretical and practical aspects of manufacturing systems / processes, design and business & management functions. Produce graduates who possess the engineering and business expertise to lead developments in engineering industry through innovation, creativity and management of change.

2 Enable graduates to effectively implement new technologies and production systems, enhance design methods and products and lead the introduction of new engineering management methods. Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the scientific and mathematical principles associated with engineering management, and to provide an awareness of emerging technologies. To enable students to analyse, design and critically evaluate products, manufacturing and materials technology, and engineering and business systems. Enable graduates to apply appropriate quantitative engineering tools to the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of manufacturing engineering systems, processes and products. To provide the necessary practical engineering skills of a professional manufacturing or design engineer, combining theory, laboratory practice, and industrial experience, and the use of other relevant knowledge and skills. Produce graduates with an understanding and with practical experience of the innovation and engineering product design process. Develop the student s understanding of the structural and systems relationships that exist in engineering industry, including the principal business and management functions, and develop an understanding of the environment in which it operates. Provide a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the design processes to enable the student to be innovative in the design of manufacturing systems, processes and products to fulfil new needs. Provide a thorough understanding of current engineering practice, its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments. Cultivate an attitude of professionalism and life-long learning and develop the student s communication, inter-disciplinary, team working, goal setting and updating, project planning, exercising leadership, working in unfamiliar situations and IT skills, and provide an opportunity to study a foreign language. To enhance the student s transferrable skills in terms of project planning, goal setting and updating, independent learning, group working, exercising leadership skills, and working in unfamiliar situations To enhance the student s undergraduate education in engineering management, both in terms of subject breadth and depth of study of specialist subject areas. Develop the student s personal attributes, with particular reference to creativity, enterprise skills, problem solving and critical evaluation. Provide an understanding of the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial context of engineering in terms of materials and energy usage; health and safety, ethical and legal issues, and general cost implication affecting the exercise of engineering judgement. In addition, for students on the Diploma in Profession Practice, Enhance an understanding of the workplace. Develop personal and professional skills.

3 11. MAIN LEARNING OUTCOMES The following reference points were used to inform the development of the programme and its learning outcomes: the University s Vision and core strategic aims, teaching and learning strategy and policies; current research or other advanced scholarship carried out by academic staff; subject benchmark statement for Engineering requirements of Engineering Council: IMechE and IET national and University qualifications and credit frameworks; The course provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning. Successful students will be able to: 11K. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECT K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in engineering management, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of historical, current and future developments and technologies, especially in the manufacturing engineering discipline. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and computer models necessary to underpin their education in engineering management and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Demonstrate deep and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, processes, and systems. Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, their limitations, and how these may be applied appropriately. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commercial, economic, ethical, sustainability, intellectual property, legal framework issues relevant to manufacturing and design. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the design process methodologies and the ability to apply them in unfamiliar situations Teaching and Learning Methods: Subject related qualities are acquired mainly through lectures, seminars, directed reading, multi-media resources, case studies and experiential learning. Project work and exposure to the engineering environment form an important part of the teaching and learning process. Assessment Methods: Assessment is principally through examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory reports, project dissertations and oral presentations.

4 11I. INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 Apply emerging engineering / current business principles in the analysis of processes or systems relevant to engineering management. Identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques. Appropriately use quantitative methods and computer software relevant to manufacturing and design in order to solve engineering problems. Apply a systems approach to engineering problems. Apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering and business disciplines to support study of engineering management. Formulate problems and be creative and innovative in the development/design of solutions to fulfil new needs, manage cost drivers, and identify constraints including environmental and sustainability limitation, commercial, health and safety and risk assessment issues. Teaching and Learning Methods: Intellectual qualities are developed through lectures, tutorials, case studies, coursework assignments, experimental work and assignments. Assessment Methods: Assessment is principally by examination, coursework assignments, experiment write-ups and project reports. 11P P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics and ensuring fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal Manage the design process in the realisation of products, systems and processes and evaluate outcomes. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or products. Plan, conduct and report on a laboratory or practical engineering investigation using a variety of equipment/software. Demonstrate understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints. Source, interpret and use effectively technical literature, appropriate codes of practice and industry standards and other information sources. Work with technical uncertainty.

5 Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, demonstrations, workshop and laboratory practice, supervised industrial placement. Team and individual assignments and project work also contribute. Assessment Methods: The supervised work experience is assessed with visits, written reports and oral presentations. Coursework assignments, workshop exercises, laboratory reports, project dissertations and student peer assessments also contribute to the assessment methods. 11T. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS T1 Communicate effectively with engineering and non-engineering professionals, or with society at large. T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 Function as a member of a team and be aware of leadership and other roles. Use general Information Technology tools and associated skills. Analyse, interpret and present data in non-engineering specific context Demonstrate a facility for time and resource management Develop a facility for independent learning and reflection. Display an engineering approach to the solution of problems. Teaching and Learning Methods: Transferable and key skills are delivered throughout the programme, i.e. lectures, directed reading, coursework assignments, case studies, laboratory work, industrial placement year and project work. The IT skills are taught within the programme structure. Assessment Methods: Assessment is principally through coursework assignments and laboratory reports. Assessment of teamwork is through submission of teamwork tasks, student peer and self-assessment, and oral presentations. BEng Hons Engineering Management DEGREE EXIT AWARD Students who do not successfully complete the final year (Year 5) of the MEng course may be considered for the award of BEng Hons provided that Year 4 has been completed and a final project is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the assessment criteria for BEng Hons project module MEC503. Please refer to separate BEng Hons Engineering Management Programme Specification for programme outcomes and award classification criteria. AB DEGREE EXIT AWARD The course provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning. Successful students will be able to:

6 11K. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECT K1 K2 K3 K4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles that are fundamental to manufacturing engineering. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of manufacturing systems and processes. Demonstrate an appreciation the general principles of the design process to enable them to apply methodologies specific to particular products and processes in the light of technological, economic and human constraints Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of management and business practices. Learning and Teaching Methods Subject related qualities are acquired mainly through lectures, seminars, directed reading, multi-media resources, case studies and experiential learning. Project work and exposure to the engineering environment form an important part of the teaching and learning process. Assessment Methods Assessment is principally through examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory reports, project dissertations and oral presentations. 11I. INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 Model and analyse processes, systems and/or products using mathematical, scientific or business principles relevant to engineering management. Be creative in the development of designs or in the solution of problems. Analyse, interpret and present data using appropriate methods. Integrate engineering and management theory and practice. Integrate information and data from a variety of sources. Learning and Teaching Methods Intellectual qualities are developed through lectures, case studies, coursework assignments, experimental work and assignments. Assessment Methods Assessment is by examination, coursework assignments, experiment write-ups and project reports. 11P. PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS P1 P2 Apply the design process in the development and realisation of engineering products, processes and systems. Utilise industry standard computer packages across a variety of engineering applications.

7 P3 P4 P5 Apply engineering techniques, taking account of commercial and industrial constraints. Source and use appropriately engineering and/or business information Prepare, evaluate and interpret technical information. Learning and Teaching Methods Lectures, demonstrations, workshop and laboratory practice, and supervised industrial placement. Team and individual based assignments and project work also contribute. Assessment Methods The supervised work experience is assessed with visits, written reports and oral presentations. Coursework assignments, workshop exercises, laboratory reports, project dissertations and student peer assessments also contribute to the assessment methods. 11T. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 Communicate with engineering and non-engineering professionals, or with society at large. Function as a member of a team. Use Information Technology tools and associated skills. Analyse, interpret and present data in non-engineering specific context Demonstrate a facility for time and resource management Develop a facility for independent learning and reflection. Display an engineering approach to the solution of problems. Learning and Teaching Methods Transferable and key skills are delivered throughout the programme, i.e. lectures, directed reading, coursework assignments, case studies, laboratory work, industrial placement year and project work. The IT skills are taught within the programme structure. Assessment Methods Assessment is principally through coursework assignments and laboratory reports. Assessment of teamwork is through submission of teamwork tasks, student peer and self-assessment, and oral presentations. Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (Exit Award) This course provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes. Successful students will be able to:

8 11K. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECT K1 K2 K3 Knowledge and understanding of fundamental scientific principles and methodology in engineering. Knowledge and understanding of elementary mathematical principles in engineering. Demonstrate an awareness of current technologies related to own specialisation. Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures will be used present and illustrate basic theory and fundamental principles. Tutorials will be used to elaborate lecture content, provide problem solving opportunities and examine problem solutions in greater detail. Laboratory classes will enable hands-on experience of the practical application of theoretical concepts. Class work will supplemented by directed private study and may include access to online tutorial and study material. Assessment Methods A wide variety of assessment methods will be used including class tests, lab work, coursework assignments and online assessments. Assessment of the knowledge base is principally through written examinations and submitted coursework assignments. 11I. INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES I1 I2 I3 Ability to apply quantitative methods and computer software to solve engineering problems. Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes. Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering. Teaching and Learning Methods Intellectual qualities will be developed mainly through application of theory in laboratory practical classes, individual and collaborative coursework assignments, directed private study. Assessment Methods Class tests, coursework assignments and written examinations. 11P. PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS P1 P2 P3 Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or products. Plan and conduct laboratory and workshop tasks using a variety of equipment Apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.

9 Teaching and Learning Methods Skills will be developed through tutorials, laboratory practical classes, coursework, directed private study. Assessment Methods Skills will be assessed by class-tests, coursework assignments. 11T. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS T1 T2 Make effective and appropriate use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills. Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form. Teaching and Learning Methods Development of transferable skills operates across the programme in lectures and tutorials, laboratory practical classes, directed private study and coursework. Assessment Methods Assessment is through class-tests, coursework assignments, coursework.

10 Section B1: Specifications PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MAP for: MEng Engineering Management with DPP Please Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme MODULE TITLES LEVEL CODE K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 Year 1 Analytical & Statistical Methods 4 EEE134 x x x x Design and CAD 4 MEC106 x x x x x x x x x x x Materials 4 MEC103 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Professional Studies 1 4 MEC101 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Manufacturing Processes 4 MEC104 x x x x x x x x x x x x Management Studies 4 MEC115 x x x x x x x x Mechanical Technology 4 MEC121 x x x x x x x x Electrical Technology 4 EEE154 x x x x x x x x x x Year 2 Accounting for engineers 5 ACF302 x x x x x x x x x x x x Marketing and Operations 5 MEC325 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Manufacturing Systems A 5 MEC301 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Design and Industrial Apps 2 5 MEC304 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Quality Engineering 5 MEC311 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Organisation Design 5 BMG317 x x x x x x x x Business French 5 FRE120 x x x x x x x x x German 1 5 GER121 x x x x x x x x x Instrumentation & Testing 5 EEE302 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Year 3 Industrial Placement for DPP 5 MEC319 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Year 4 Human Resource Management 6 BMG355 x x x x x x x x x x x Design and Industrial Appl. 3 6 MEC505 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Production Systems 6 MEC508 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Business Strategy 6 BMG527 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Manufacturing Technology 6 MEC509 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Computer Aided Engineering 6 MEC502 x x x x x x x x Environmental Engineering 6 MEC501 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Nanotechnology 6 EEE505 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

11 Section B1: Specifications MODULE TITLES LEVEL CODE K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 Year 5 CAE for Managers 7 MEC864 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Mechanics of Sheet Metal Forming 7 MEC878 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Composite Engineering 7 MEC866 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Micro and Nano Fabrication 7 EEE832 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Product Innovation 7 EEE828 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Managing Oneself and Others 7 BMG703 x x x x x x x x x x x x MEng Project Engineering Management 7 MECxyz x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

12 Section B1: Specifications PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MAP for: AB Engineering Management with or without DPP (Exit Award) Please Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme. MODULE TITLES LEVEL CODE K1 K2 K3 K4 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 Year 1 Analytical & Statistical Methods 4 EEE134 x x x x Design and CAD 4 MEC106 x x x x x x x x Materials 4 MEC103 x x x x Professional Studies 1 4 MEC101 x x x x x x x x x x x Manufacturing Processes 4 MEC104 x x x x x x x x Management Studies 4 MEC115 x x x x x x x Mechanical Technology 4 MEC121 x x x x x x Electrical Technology 4 EEE154 x x x x x x Year 2 Accounting for engineers 5 ACF302 x x x x x x x x x x x Marketing and Operations 5 MEC325 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Manufacturing Systems A 5 MEC301 x x x x x x x x Design and Industrial Apps 2 5 MEC304 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Quality Engineering 5 MEC311 x x x x x x x x Organisation Design 5 BMG317 x x x x x x x x x Business French 5 FRE120 x x x x x x x x German 1 5 GER121 x x x x x x x x Instrumentation & Testing 5 EEE302 x x x x x x x x x x x Year 3 Industrial Placement for DPP 5 MEC319 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

13 Section B1: Specifications PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MAP for: Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (Exit Award) Please Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme MODULE TITLES LEVEL CODE K1 K2 K3 I1 I2 I3 P1 P2 P3 T1 T2 Design and CAD 4 MEC106 x x x x Materials 4 MEC103 x x x Analytical & Statistical Methods 4 EEE134 x x Professional Studies 1 4 MEC101 x x x x x Manufacturing Processes 4 MEC104 x x x x x x Mechanical Technology 4 MEC121 x x Electrical Technology 4 EEE154 x x Management Studies 4 MEC115 x x

14 12. STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD Section B1: Specifications The course offers a programme of full-time study leading to a Masters Degree award. An accumulation of 120 credit points is necessary to complete each year of the course, with the exception of the industrial placement year which represents 60 credit points. The MEng degree is of 5 years duration with a one-year industrial placement representing the third year. Exceptionally students may seek exemption from the industrial placement year on the basis of relevant previous industrial experience. Modules in Years 1 and 2 are common with the BEng Hons Engineering Management programme. Progression, transfer and award criteria are outlined in section 16. Details of the modules, and their corresponding credit level, are listed below. Year 1 Module No. Module Title Credit Credit *Module Level Points Status Awards EEE134 Analytical & Statistical Methods 4 20 C Certificate MEC106 Design and CAD 4 20 C (Exit Award) MEC103 Materials 4 10 C MEC101 Professional Studies C MEC104 Manufacturing Processes 4 10 C MEC115 Management Studies 4 20 C MEC121 Mechanical Technology 4 10 C EEE154 Electrical Technology 4 10 C Year 2 Module No. Module Title Credit Credit *Module Level Points Status Awards ACF302 Accounting for engineers 5 20 C AB MEC325 Marketing and Operations 5 20 C (Exit MEC301 Manufacturing Systems A 5 20 C Award) MEC304 Design and Industrial Apps C MEC311 Quality Engineering 5 20 C BMG317 Organisation Design 5 20 O FRE120 Business French 5 20 O GER121 German O EEE302 Instrumentation & Testing 5 20 O Year 3 Industrial Placement Year Module No. Module Title Credit Level Credit Points *Module Status Awards MEC319 Industrial Placement for DPP 5 60 C + award of DPP on degree Year 4 Module No. Module Title Credit Credit *Module Level Points Status Awards MEC505 Design and industrial applications C BEng BMG355 Human resource management 6 20 C Hons MEC508 Production systems 6 20 C (Exit BMG527 Business strategy 6 20 C Award)+ MEC502 Computer Aided Engineering 6 20 O MEC501 Environmental Engineering 6 20 O MEC509 Manufacturing technology 6 20 O EEE505 Nanotechnology 6 20 O

15 Section B1: Specifications Year 5 Module No. Module Title Credit Credit *Module Level Points Status MEC864 CAE for managers 7 15 O MEC878 Mechanics of Sheet Metal Forming 7 15 O MEC866 Composite Engineering 7 15 O EEE832 Micro and Nano Fabrication 7 15 O EEE828 Product Innovation 7 15 C BMG703 Managing Oneself and Others 7 15 C MECxyz MEng Project Engineering 7 60 C Management Awards MEng Module Status C = Compulsory O = Optional The language of instruction is English. + Students who do not successful complete the final year (Year 5) of the MEng course may be considered for the award of BEng (Hons) provided that Year 4 has been successfully completed and a final project is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the assessment criteria for BEng project module MEC503. The best optional module mark (20 credits) will be selected from the two options taken by the student in order to make up the 120 credits at level 6 on which the honours classification will be based. Please refer to separate BEng Engineering Management Programme Specification for programme outcomes and award classification criteria. 13. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING Students and their learning are supported in a number of ways: An Induction Meeting is held to give students resources that are noted below, and give an overview of the vital information they need for the first weeks of study. For first year students, further information is delivered throughout the year as necessary within the module delivery, and particularly within the Professional Studies module. Other students are encouraged to review other materials made available online or to contact their studies advisor for more information. Within the context of professional studies, delivered at several levels students are advised of the importance of eventual CPD, and PDP as a preparation for that, and as an aid for their learning. A Programme Handbook provides all the necessary information about the programme. It welcomes students to the School of Engineering and to the programme. It provides information on modules to be studied, programme calendar, course director, teaching staff, health and safety issues, student support services and a guide to life as a student. It also contains the programme specification and the current programme regulations. Module Handbooks describe the content of each module delivered in a particular year. These provide students with the module content, teaching and assessment schedules and a list of the recommended texts. A Study Advisor is allocated to each student. The advisor is a member of staff who provides assistance to the student in their personal and career development.

16 Section B1: Specifications A centralised Counselling Service is available to students who are experiencing problems with aspects of their lives other than the strictly academic. However, if these problems are affecting their studies or academic progress the course director, study advisor and appropriate members of the programme team co-operate to provide recommended help and advice to the student concerned. A centralised Careers Development Service is available to help students determine their future career and support their applications for employment. Direct advice is provided through a series of lectures during the first semester of the students final year. This provides advice and direction to students and enables them to make meaningful use of the careers service during the remainder of the year. A student/staff consultative committee is established for each year of the programme, which provides a means of addressing general programme concerns. Students also have direct access to the Course Director/ Studies Advisor. Other support is provided in the areas of accommodation, special needs, heath, childcare, library and computer usage. 14. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION Applicants must satisfy the University s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. See prospectus entry. 15. EVALUATING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND STANDARD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, and the curriculum and outcome standards include: The Course Committee. This committee oversees all changes to the Programme and has overall responsibility for its design and effective delivery. The Staff-Student Consultative Committee. Class representatives are appointed for each year of the programme. They are expected to bring forward any issues raised by the student group they represent. Module Questionnaires. The students complete a questionnaire for each of the modules being studied. The results of the survey help to identify strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of the modules. The University collates the results for each School and individual staff members discuss the results with their Head of School. Module Evaluation. Each member of the teaching staff takes responsibility for evaluating the content and delivery of each module they present. The evaluation is informed by student feedback, and the Programme Committee reviews the evaluations.

17 Section B1: Specifications Peer Supported Review. Each year, each member of teaching staff is expected to undertake some initiative to improve some aspect of their teaching and learning performance, supported by another colleague from within the university. Staff Teaching Performance. This is monitored annually through online student questionnaires. The results of the survey help staff identify their own strengths/weaknesses and to take appropriate action where necessary. Staff Appraisal. This exercise is carried out on a 2-year cycle with attention given to the development needs of the individual staff member. Staff Development. The University has an active Staff Development Unit, which works closely with Educational Development and, in addition provides specific training/development for staff. Specifically, all new staff (opportunity is also provided for existing staff) have to pursue a formal teaching qualification (Postgraduate Certificate) and are encouraged to apply for membership of the Higher Education Academy. Annual Subject Monitoring. Each year, all programmes within the Faculty are reviewed to ensure their effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Industrial Advisory Board. The school maintains an industrial advisory board which it consults on changes to its provision to ensure excellent industrial relevance. 16. REGULATION OF STANDARDS Assessment rules General Requirements General programme regulations are in accordance with the current University of Ulster Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and updated annually in the Programme Handbook. Pass Mark In Years 1, 2 3 and 4 the pass mark for modules is 40%. In Year 5 of the programme the pass mark is 50%. Specific Requirements The following outlines those regulations specific to the programme: Exit Award (AB Degree in Engineering Management) Assessment The award of degree is based on the assessment of student performance in the year two subjects of the parent programme. The mean of the second year module marks will be used to classify the degree. Performance levels for AB Degree Classification The following percentages shall be used for determining candidates overall grading and degree classifications. At least 70% At least 60% Pass with Distinction Pass with Commendation

18 Section B1: Specifications At least 40% and less than 60% Pass Transfer between MEng and BEng Hons Students on the MEng programme failing to attain an overall weighted mean of 60% or greater at the end the second year will be transferred to the linked BEng Hons Engineering Management programme. Students on the linked BEng Hons attaining an overall weighted mean of 60% or greater at the end of the second year of programme will be offered the opportunity to transfer to the MEng Engineering Management programme, Final Year Assessment The award of the degree is based on the assessment of student performance in the final year of the programme. An aggregate of the final year module marks, weighted in proportion to the credit point value of each module, will be used to classify the degree. Performance levels for MEng Classification The following will be the minimum percentages normally acceptable in determining the overall grade of the degree. At least 70% At least 50% and less than 70% Less than 50% Pass with Distinction Pass Fail External Examiners There is one external examiner for the course. External examiners are academic subject or professional experts appointed from outside the University. Their key functions are to contribute to the assurance of the standards of the award and the fair treatment of students. They are involved in the moderation and approval of assessments and the moderation of the marking undertaken by internal examiners. 17. INDICATORS OF QUALITY RELATING TO TEACHING AND LEARNING Teaching staff within the faculty are encouraged to become accredited members of the Higher Education Academy. To date 9 members have fulfilled the requirements through completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice or its predecessor awards. A further 4 staff members are in process of gaining fellowship by completing the PGCHEP award or by direct application. Several staff within the School have wide past and current experience of external examining other similar provision at other institutions. As well as teaching, most staff are actively engaged in research that informs their teaching. In addition, most have substantial industrial experience prior to joining the University. A significant number are full members, or fellows, of appropriate professional bodies (e.g. CEng, MIMechE, MIEE, MIED, CMath etc.).

19 Section B1: Specifications Staff from the School engage in high quality research in areas such as Materials, Nanotechnology, Composites and Metal forming, with the growing strength in materials research now achieving 11th in UK in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008). The school is also, in its collaborative provision with other schools well matched by excellent research in the areas of Sports Science and Design. Aspects of teaching and learning within the School have been demonstrated and published internationally; in particular our pioneering developments in the areas of managing placement are now used by several other universities across the globe. Several members of the team have been awarded Distinguished Fellowships in Teaching and Learning Support. All honours degree students obtain a suitable one year industrial placement for their DPP year either locally or internationally. It is envisaged that, similar to other engineering/technology graduates, employment prospects will be substantially better for graduates from the course when compared to students coming from other subject disciplines...oooooo..