Business

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this specialisation, graduates will:

• have gained knowledge and practice in mechanical engineering, with specialisation in the business and management aspects of engineering, with a strong foundation in the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, engineering materials, rigid body dynamics, system dynamics and control and engineering design;
• have gained knowledge and practice in advanced mechanical engineering topics and business principles which might include applications in various industry sectors and interdisciplinary engineering domains;
• be able to apply their knowledge to analyse and design mechanical and business systems and processes;
• have developed problem solving and trouble shooting skills that may be applied in professional practice;
• be able to demonstrate proficiency over established and emerging engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
• understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resource;
• be able to undertake a piece of original research either within an industrial setting or in a laboratory, involving the collection of data, its objective analysis and interpretation;
• have effective verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
• be conversant with important issues relevant to sectors influenced by mechanical engineering and engineering business systems, such as the sustainability of resources, the efficient operation of all processes, the rise of automation and intelligent processes, and privacy and security in the age of the internet; and,
• know and epitomize professional ethical behaviour and responsibilities towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to sustainable development, process and personal safety, management of information and professional integrity.