Module Descriptors
QUALITY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY
MECH70608
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Link
Email: D.Link@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two case analyses (2,500 words each) weighted at 50% each.
One assignment underpins learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4. The other assignment underpins learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. There is an integrating theme throughout both assignments.
One assignment underpins learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4. The other assignment underpins learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. There is an integrating theme throughout both assignments.
Module Resources
Access to the library, journals and web-based resources.
General computing facilities.
General computing facilities.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures/tutorials (2 hours per week).
Case study analysis-contact as required (1 hour per week).
Case study analysis-contact as required (1 hour per week).
Module Indicative Content
Quality issues, processes and philosophies in modern engineering.
Quality managmeent and control and the application of specific techniques.
Industrial project management approaches to new product development and to engineering/technology implementation processes.
Related life cycle issues and the application of suitable project management frameworks and methodologies.
Quality managmeent and control and the application of specific techniques.
Industrial project management approaches to new product development and to engineering/technology implementation processes.
Related life cycle issues and the application of suitable project management frameworks and methodologies.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Student must be enrolled on an MSc Programme.
Module Texts
Tutors will provide a small handbook to guide students but it is recommended that students do further reading from on of the following texts:-
Evans, J.R. & Lindsay, W.M., The Management and Control of Quality, 2000, West Publishing, ISBN: 0-314-00864-0.
White, M.A. and Bruton, G.D., The Management of Technology, 2006, Thomson South Western, ISBN: 0-234-3565-0
Meredith & Mantel, Project Management - A Managerial Approach, 2003, 5th Ed, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-471-07323-7
Evans, J.R. & Lindsay, W.M., The Management and Control of Quality, 2000, West Publishing, ISBN: 0-314-00864-0.
White, M.A. and Bruton, G.D., The Management of Technology, 2006, Thomson South Western, ISBN: 0-234-3565-0
Meredith & Mantel, Project Management - A Managerial Approach, 2003, 5th Ed, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-471-07323-7