Another key benefit from the course is the opportunity it gives delegates to exchange ideas and share experiences across all segments of technology-based manufacturing industry. MTM is structured to offer an opportunity for managers in larger companies to acquire the skills and breadth of experience necessary to enable their sponsoring organisations to compete more effectively in a competitive business environment. It was developed in conjunction with a consortium of international companies such as Weir Pumps Limited, NCR , Hewlett Packard , Kvaerner Energy and Digital Equipment Corporation . The Degree takes the form of a number of modules undertaken partly as residential courses and partly as in-company projects. These are delivered by both Engineering Faculties and Business Schools of the two Universities.
Additional input is provided by external specialists and through site visits.
The Capstone module of industrial visits to the US, Europe or Far East, with input from participating institutions and policy making bodies enables the students to experience first hand the global issues of technology management. The MTM Degree is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council . Candidates for the MTM Degree take 10 core modules, listed below, and choose two additional modules from the elective group. Individual modules are either assessed by in-company assignments or, in some cases, by examination. The final component of the degree course is a major project which gives delegates the chance to put their learning experiences into practice.