The aim of this module is introduce the students to management fundamentals and to provide them with the communications skills required of an engineer to produce reports.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Explain the role of the manager within a management system.
LO2
Describe the context of management in business environments and apply this knowledge to business situations.
LO3
Make ethical and informed decisions regarding the presentation of technical material.
LO4
Prepare written documents in order to communicate technical information to a varied readership.
LO5
Prepare presentations for the purposes of communicating technical information to a varied listenership.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Introduction to Management
Role and nature of management. Functions of management. Management skills.
Management Theory
Business environments and planning tools (Task Factors. Macro Factors. PESTEL framework. SWOT Analysis. 7S. BCG Matrix. GE Matrix. Porter's 5 Forces.) Product Life Cycle.
Introduction to Communciations
The role of communications in engineering.
Ethics
Ethical decisions in engineering. Case studies. Code of Ethics. Copyright. Referencing. Plagiarism.
Written communications
Effective technical writing. Forms of technical writing (e.g. memos, instructions, specifications, formal reports). Research & preparation. Effective use of word processing & graphing tools.
Presentations
Effective presentations.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Students will submit written assignments.
1,2,3,4,5
50.00
n/a
Other
Students will research and deliver a presentation.
3,5
30.00
n/a
Other
Other forms of assessment include class tests.
1,2,3,4
20.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment