The student is then free to select any two other themes from the Postgraduate programme. To provide a mechanism to develop into a range of desired alternative disciplines including Environmental Management, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing and Electronics and Systems Design. To develop skills of analysis, synthesis, decision making and the ability to cope with unfamiliar problems. To relate to industry and apply new technologies and techniques to solve present and future problems concerning not only UK but also international companies. There is a growing market need for practitioners and managers with the necessary knowledge to identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical problems.
Technology is project-based.
The emphasis of the programme is on the acquisition and development of skills by undertaking projects and case studies. Project-based study allows increased flexibility with respect to modes of attendance. Some aspects of study can take place in the workplace or at home and consequently those studying part-time do not need to attend the university for a significant proportion of the working week. The main emphasis of the assessment strategy is to highlight the need for effective communication of thoughts and ideas within a professional engineering environment. For this reason, project reports, record keeping and oral presentations are used extensively for assessment purposes, though time constrained tests and other approaches are also used where appropriate.