Engineering Prospectus

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Welcome The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems offers a wide range of exciting and stimulating courses that will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in engineering and many related disciplines.

Whatever your specific interests, you can choose from more than a dozen exciting undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These range from BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology to BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and from MSc Automotive Calibration and Control to MSc Supply Chain Management.

The School has strong academic and research links with business and industry, including companies such as Morgan Motor Company. We also work actively with leading international technology and engineering solution partners such as PTC and Technosoft, which provide industry-standard computer aided engineering (CAE) tools. These links ensure that our courses are not only relevant and up to date, but also provide you with access to a large number of projects, industrial placements and career opportunities.

In addition, we have an excellent track record in assisting large and small businesses to increase their competitiveness, productivity and growth through government-funded, award-winning Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programmes. These programmes will regularly provide you with excellent opportunities to implement new products or capabilities at the same time as undertaking accelerated professional development.

The School strives to provide an active experiential learning environment from the day you join to the day you graduate. On behalf of the School and its staff, I look forward to extending a warm welcome to you.

PARMJIT CHIMA, ACTING HEAD OF SCHOOL

This prospectus will provide information on courses offered at Birmingham City University School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems. The information is organised for you to gain insight into the courses we offer and how we can support your learning experience.

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Course enquiries COURSE ENQUIRIES Birmingham City University Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment Millennium Point Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG Tel. +44 (0)121 331 6400 Fax. +44 (0)121 331 5401 Email. course.enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/edms

CHOICES Course Information and Guidance Students’ Union Building Birmingham City University City North Campus Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SU Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5595 Fax: +44 (0)121 331 7994 Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk www.bcu.ac.uk/choices

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Contents

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Undergraduate Courses

Professional Development Courses

50 BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering

126 CPS Design Technologies

06 About us

56 BEng (Hons) Management of Manufacturing Systems

132 CPS Environmental Management and Technology

08 Discover us...

62 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

136 CPS Food Processing Systems

12 Alumni successes

68 BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Automotive Design

142 CPS Lean Operations

16 Meet our staff

72 BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology

148 CPS Manufacturing Systems

18 Your learning experience

78 Engineering Foundation

154 CPS Product Lifecycle Management

20 Facilities and resources 24 Student Services 26 Fees and funding 34 Applying for a course 40 International students 44 Postgraduate 48

Research excellence

172 Disclaimer information 174

More information

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How to find us

Postgraduate Courses 82 MSc Automotive Calibration and Control 86 MSc Automotive Engineering 90 MSc Mechanical Engineering 94 MSc Electronic Commerce 98 MSc Logistics 102 MSc Logistics by Flexible Delivery 106 MSc Operations Management 110 MSc Project Management 114 MSc Quality Management 118 MSc Supply Chain Management 122 MSc Supply Chain Management by Flexible Delivery

160 CPS Project Management 164 DPS Quality Management 168 Chartered Quality Institute Diploma

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About Birmingham City University and the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems Birmingham City University is a vibrant, multicultural university with around 23,000 students and more than 2,000 staff. Our six faculties are spread across eight city campuses.

We have a long history of learning provision in Birmingham dating back to 1843. After gaining university status in 1992 we were known as the University of Central England until changing to our current name in 2007.

Our reputation for practical, professionally relevant courses and excellent teaching is making us a first choice for students. According to UCAS figures, last year Birmingham City University saw the biggest rise in student applications of any UK university.

Our research work is attracting attention too, having been classed as ‘world-leading’ in the independent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.

We have built strong partnerships with industry and the professions to ensure that every aspect of our courses equips you with the skills and qualifications you need in today’s job market. In fact, many of our courses involve work placements, helping to make our graduates highly employable.

We’ve invested heavily in innovative technology to give our students the best possible preparation for their chosen careers. Facilities across the University include a mock law court, a virtual radiography suite, broadcast studios, fashion workshops, a mock operating theatre and many more.

Our commitment to the future is underlined by the multi-million investment we’re making over the next five years. Plans include a new state-of-the-art city centre campus at Eastside, new student accommodation and a £7 million sports village with indoor sports halls, a multi-gym and an allweather synthetic floodlit pitch.

For more information about Birmingham City University, visit www.bcu.ac.uk The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems is a recognised leader in the provision of education, training and business solutions for the sector.

It has a well-established and wide range of academic programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

All our undergraduate courses have been designed with an emphasis on application in a business context in

order to produce highly employable graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in engineering and related disciplines. A ‘sandwich’ degree option is available on all full-time courses if you wish to work in industry as a part of your studies.

To compete in a global market, individuals and organisations need to be agile and adopt pioneering solutions to maintain a competitive edge. The School offers a range of postgraduate courses that will enable you to play a key role in that process as a multi-skilled and adaptable engineering professional.

Our academics have worked to provide support to small, medium and large companies operating in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, ICT, environmental and health sectors and this experience informs their teaching.

Some of the companies which have benefited from collaboration with staff members include: Morgan Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, Volvo, Volkswagen, Jaguar Cars, MG and Land Rover.

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Discover us...

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Discover the UK’s first PTC academy The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems is the UK-based academy for PTC Inc – a major business software solutions provider to the US-Government and international business. Worth £11.4m over three years, the agreement enables us to offer PTC’s progressive product design and lifecycle management solutions to higher education and business markets across Europe for research and product development.

Discover high quality courses The Guardian University Guide 2009 ranked our Mechanical Engineering course as joint first for value added, scoring 10/10. We also came 13th in the country for overall teaching.

Discover excellent doctoral and Master’s research resources The School already significantly supports both small automotive suppliers and global corporations, with its undergraduate and postgraduate students involved in practical research both with and for many engineering and automotive businesses.

Discover extra skills to give you an edge During your summer break you can gain additional skills, knowledge and qualifications by completing a series of modules leading to a Certificate of Professional Studies (CPS). As a student of Birmingham City University, you are entitled to gain these extra skills and qualifications for free.

Our students have gone on to join companies such as Airbus, Bentley Motors, BMW, Cosworth, Diamler, Ford Motor Company, GKN, Honda, Hyundai Hellas, HBOS, Jaguar Cars, Land Rover, London Midland, Morgan Motor Company, Marconi, Rolls-Royce, TRW Automotive and Volkswagen.

Student Profile - Dean Bernard, MSc Logistics The winner of Freight Best Practice ‘Student of the Year’ for 2009, sponsored by leading global support company AECOM, was Dean Bernard from our MSc Logistics course. Participants were asked to write a 2,500 word on ‘The Carbon Challenge-what measures should the logistics industry be taking to reduce its carbon footprint?’ Dean’s essay was of an exceptional standard with the main recommendation urging the logistics industry to promote the belief that adopting a greener way of operating does not necessarily increase costs, erode profit or diminish efficiency.

He received a prize of £500, a trophy and a student placement with the Freight Best Practice team at either the Department for Transport or AECOM.

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Working with the innovators in motorsport The University is providing technical assistance to the directors of growing Birmingham-based specialist automotive business Driftworks Ltd. Company owners Phil Morrison and James Robinson recently came in to explain engineering aspects of creating a competition ‘drifting’ car to the University’s motorsport technology and computer-based automotive design students.

While power is a major aspect, competitions rely on the vehicle being sideways-on throughout the twisty circuit once it reaches high ‘entry speed’.

Because drifting performance relies on top quality components, Driftworks’ business is built on supplying parts to the growing, enthusiastic community.

The University team help us with techniques such as finite elements analysis, to see how components can safely be refined. Materials analysis, coatings and exploring our own design ideas benefit from this collaboration as we anticipate exploring local supply sources.

Phil Morrison

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Alumni successes

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Suzanne Venables-Wood

Mike Beese

Before starting her studies in Management of Manufacturing Systems, Suzanne Venables-Wood had already gained invaluable experience on placements with three different companies. This meticulous preparation paid off as Suzanne gained the highest grade averages in her year, received the highest mark for her final year project and was awarded the PTC Prize for Engineering.

She graduated with First Class Honours, registered as an Engineering Technician and joined the council of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). She has also become a Science and Engineering Ambassador with STEMNET – the national network which encourages young people to choose Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related careers. She re-visits the University to encourage students and is a member of IET’s Manufacturing Professional Network. Suzanne is now pursuing professional chartered status with the IET as well as embarking on a Master’s degree.

Joining Kingswinford-based Westfield Sportscars while still a student, Mike Beese became part of a three-man team using the skills learnt on his Computer Aided Design Course course to help design a chassis for a new electric race-car. Mike designed the battery housing and was also responsible for locating the electric motor and controller to optimise power-delivery to the wheels, while continuing to achieve good weight distribution. The resulting design, complete with 75 kw power motor, made its debut at 2008’s Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Mike has now been recruited by Walsall-based Macneillie, a leading, specialist vehicle conversions company. It’s 350 staff supply individually tailored vehicles to police forces, ambulance and fire services, as well as building a wide range of military and armoured vehicles for home and growing overseas markets.

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Steve Bourne

Daniel Harbin

Design engineer Steve Bourne is just one of our many Mechanical Engineering graduates whose careers have lifted off through a part-time degree. Steve, who works for global space industry leader EADS Astrium in Hertfordshire, achieved a First Class Honours degree after joining the course following an Open Day visit. He says: “The University appeared well organised and the course well structured. Lecturers showed a genuine interest in my career.”

Daniel Harbin left School with two ‘A’ levels but was still able to join the four-year Engineering Product Design degree course at Birmingham City University. Daniel says: “I was encouraged by the way in which creative product design and engineering knowledge were combined within the course. Its breadth was impressive. Creativity in this context can be challenging, but it just clicked for me.”

His international aerospace employer had already recognised Steve’s potential and he was given responsibility for mechanical ground support equipment and tooling design. Steve chose the degree course to further his career in order to become a fully chartered engineer. He found most of the degree modules he studied related directly to his job, enabling him both to undertake greater responsibility and make informed engineering decisions.

Steve has now been given a new engineering quality role in the division responsible for spacecraft design and manufacture. His next step is to pursue a postgraduate degree.

After a highly successful third year placement, Daniel gained a First Class Honours degree and the prestigious undergraduate prize, awarded by the University’s world leading product design software technology partner, PTC. A major product design post-graduation project followed in which the University collaborated with Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Daniel was instrumental in developing revolutionary new high-tech headgear that makes it easier for surgeons to perform lifesaving operations on babies and small children. The headgear is 70 per cent lighter than those currently in use. It is also wireless (removing the need for cables) and features magnifying lenses, camera and lights which are aligned in seconds to the surgeon’s head by using a 3D scan. This compares with current models which can take up to 15 minutes to be fitted correctly.

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Meet our staff

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PARMJIT CHIMA - ACTING HEAD OF SCHOOL Parmjit has over 25 years’ experience in the higher education environment holding a range of technical, acedemic and managerial posts. In addition, Parmjit has extensive experience as an electro-mechanical engineer, working on a number of control and instrumentation projects for the manufacturing and aerospace sectors.

In the role of Acting Head of School Parmjit provides leadership and strategic management of teaching and learning, research, and third stream activities for the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems.

As an academic, he has been involved in the design and development of numerous innovative programmes of study ranging from foundation degrees to postgraduate courses. Parmjit has established strategic links with academic partners and global technology organisations to embed vendor certifications into learning programmes to augment the student experience.

Research interests include the evaluation and adoption of new teaching and learning methodologies, and the practical applications of immersive virtual learning worlds in education and commercial environments.

DAVID GRAY - POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR AND ACTING DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL With over twenty years’ experience in Higher Education, David has contributed to teaching in manufacturing, robotics, simulation, logistics and supply chain management acting as Module Leader, Course Director and for eight years as Postgraduate Programme Manager, initially at Faculty level and from 2009 within the School. He spent four years working for a leading simulation software company as Product Manager coordinating sales and marketing to education and industry in the UK and across Europe. David has undertaken numerous consultancy projects and lecture tours of the UK and Europe including the Czech Republic and Russia. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing systems and operations management.

ALAN PENDRY - ACTING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Alan left school with no A Levels, worked as a chainmaker, a shop assistant and in the food industry for ten years before being made redundant and embarking on an Access Course at Wulfrun College in Wolverhampton. He completed a BEng (Hons) in Engineering at Birmingham Polytechnic (1989 – 92), and an MSc in Industrial Logistics at University of Central England (UCE) (1992 - 93). He began lecturing in CAD and Manufacturing Technology at the University and Matthew Boulton College in 1993. Offered a full-time post shortly thereafter, Alan is course director for BEng (Hons) Management of Manufacturing Systems and BEng (Hons) Aerospace Product Development. He is also undergraduate project coordinator and part-time induction coordinator.

DR TIM BURDEN - TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND CONSULTANCY PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Tim is responsible for the design and delivery of numerous EU and UK Government funded applied research programmes as well as leading the Schools portfolio of very successful KTP and SKTP Programmes. He is also manager of the Birmingham City University PTC Academy which is helping to deliver STEM Enrichment projects based upon the Scalextric4School’s programme and gives support to the University’s student Motorsport Society. Tim has twenty plus years experience in the development, delivery and accreditation of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and manufacturing courses, and is a member of the organising committee of COMEH that organises the annual International Conference on Manufacturing. Tim has held numerous positions within the University including Module Leader, Course Director, Centre Manager and Researcher.

DEBBIE EVANS - SHORT COURSE AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Debbie has fifteen years’ experience in Higher Education and has contributed to teaching in Manufacturing, Business Operations and Business Leadership, Systems Theory, and Management Information Systems as Module Leader, Course Director and for five years as Short Course Programme Manager, initially at Faculty level and from 2009 within the School. Before joining academia Debbie spent fourteen years working in the manufacturing sector in Materials Planning and Operations Management. She has many years’ experience working extensively with businesses across the UK and has also held a number of posts on UK and transnational third stream applied research programmes and KTP projects. Debbie has a particular interest in the field of bitesize higher education, employer engagement and widening participation.

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Your learning experience

As well as giving you experience with well equipped high specification laboratories (see ‘Facilities and resources’), we also make sure that our courses have a vocational emphasis. The links that have been established with employers and industry sectors are therefore extremely important both in terms of your education and the development of our course portfolio.

During the last five years we have worked with over 4,000 businesses around the West Midlands region and beyond from a wide variety of sectors both private and public including: JCB, MIRA, Morgan Motor Company, AWE, Mechatherm, Concurrent Engineering, ETAS, Glasscoat, Hampson Aerospace, Dura Automotive, Hydrapower Dynamics, Malthouse and many more.

As a result of this close involvement with industry, the design and delivery of our programmes meet the needs of prospective employers in a variety of ways. The panels that consider and make recommendations about the approval of a new programme or the re-approval of an existing programme include a representative from a relevant industry or professional body. We have also developed relationships with a number of sector bodies including the Chamber of Commerce, the Accelerate Partnership and the Midlands Aerospace Alliance. The establishment of such close contacts with industry in this way directly benefits you by exposing you to ‘real’ live projects.

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The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems, in collaboration with Walker Adams Ltd, has recently launched the Birmingham City University Motorsport Team. The team is open to all our students and is organising a range of motorsport events and visits to companies such as MIRA, Morgan Motor Company, JCB and Westfield Sports Cars.

You will also benefit from trips to other relevant companies or organisations, such as a recent visit

to the EON Power Station and the nearby Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.

Other visits are organised each year to support design studies in the context of Design History and Design for the Market. The first field trip is to Birmingham’s Think Tank museum to see the industrial and manufacturing heritage section. A second trip consists of a full day visit to the Design Museum and the Tate Modern. In addition, a third trip is usually taken to the Midlands

Air Museum in Coventry to support studio sessions on how technology, engineering and design work together to enable flight. Emphasis is placed on form, materials, manufacturing and structures, with the museum offering fine examples of all four topics.

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Facilities and resources When you join a course with the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems, you will discover a wide range of technology in place to help you with your studies.

We have an ongoing strategy to upgrade and develop our well equipped laboratories, supported by global technology providers such as PTC and Technosoft. These two companies alone have recently donated more than £11 million worth of computer aided design, product lifecycle management and knowledge-based engineering software. In addition over £750,000 worth of capital investment has been made in upgrading our engine emissions test facilities, environmental laboratory and thermodynamics equipment. Most of the funding came from applied research projects supported by Advantage West Midlands, the regional development agency.

Our strategy for all applied research and externally funded activities is to make sure they enhance your experience as a student. This is achieved by giving you access not only to the latest technology but also to the staff involved. Specific equipment available to you includes:

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE TEST CELLS • Eddy current dynamometers and test cell controllers • ECU interfaces • Steady state emissions • Transient/dynamic engine test cell • Formula student test cell • NVH Lab • Semi-anechoic chamber • Hybrid vehicle MECHANICAL TEST EQUIPMENT • Load (50 tonnes, 500 kN), fatigue (10 tonnes) and torsional test, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAB • X-ray spectrometer

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23 ENGINEERING - SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS • Control and Calibration Environments • Software Simulation Environments • Design Environments • Calibration Optimisation Environments MATHEMATICS, CONTROL AND CALIBRATION ENVIRONMENTS • Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, MBC, MathCAD SOFTWARE SIMULATION SYSTEMS • Multi-body dynamics (MDI – ADAMS) • Engine system simulation (Ricardo – WAVE) • Cruise, CarSIM DESIGN PACKAGES • PTC Pro-E Wildfire 4 • Catia 5 • Technosoft KBS • ANSYS • LS-Dyna • Altaire Hyperworks • GRANTA • STAR CD • 3D Modelling CALIBRATION OPTIMISATION ENVIRONMENTS • ADAPT, ATI Vision PLM AND COLLABORATIVE ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTS AND ERP SYSTEMS • PTC PLM – Windchill • Grove virtual office • Microsoft Dynamics Navision • SAP

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Student Services

Making the transition to university can be a big step at any age. That’s why our ASK! Student Services team offers Advice, Support and Knowledge on a wide range of issues CHILD CARE Our competitively priced, Ofsted-inspected nurseries offer a welcoming and stimulating environment to children from six months of age. We hold both the SureStart Award and the Gold Award for the Quality Framework. Our nurseries at the City North and Edgbaston campuses are open 7.30am-5.45pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks per year, and offer full-time and part-time places. We also provide holiday play schemes and breakfast and afterschool clubs for school age children.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING We can help you to find local doctors, dentists and other health care services, and provide support with registration if needed. Our mental health adviser can provide confidential advice and support, and act as a link to external organisations. Counsellors are available to talk over concerns such as relationship difficulties, exam anxiety and depression.

If you have a disability, our disability advisers make sure that you get the support you need while studying with us. We hold a list of university-trained support workers who can assist with note-taking, photocopying, reading etc. We also provide professionally qualified British Sign Language interpreters and dyslexia support tutors.

Our multi-faith chaplaincy team works with students from all faiths and is available 24 hours a day to offer welfare advice and support on spiritual and personal concerns.

Active Students’ Union societies include Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh groups.

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JOB PROSPECTS Our careers service is here to help both current students and graduates – you can continue to benefit from our support for up to five years after finishing your course.

You can improve your CV or interview skills with us or use our virtual learning tool Moodle to research employment opportunities. We also offer access to employers through our recruitment fairs, lectures and expos.

If you’re looking to earn some extra cash while you study, we can help you to find part-time work that will fit in with your course timetable.

MONEY MATTERS You may feel anxious about your finances and be wondering how you are going to manage to pay for your tuition fees, living expenses and other costs associated with going to University.

We are here to provide information and advice on a range of financial concerns, including: • debts (credit cards, loans, overdrafts) • gas, electric, water bill issues • contact with trusts and charities • basic money management and budgeting skills • tax We are also responsible for the allocation of money from a number of student hardship funds including the Access to Learning Fund, a discretionary fund subject to means testing and availability, which may help you with: • course costs – books, travelling expenses, etc.

• living costs • child care and nursery fees

We are also responsible for the allocation of money from a number of student hardship funds including the Access to Learning Fund, a discretionary fund subject to means testing and availability, which may help you with: • course costs – books, travelling expenses, etc.

• living costs • child care and nursery fees VISAS AND IMMIGRATION Our International Student Advisors offer a wide range of services for both new and continuing international students.

We can provide advice and support on: • Visa extensions • Travel outside the UK while studying • Funding and finance issues • Applications for student finance • Working during your studies • Working after your studies • Personal matters such as homesickness and adjusting to life in the UK

For further information about any of the above services, please contact ASK! Student Services on +44 (0)121 331 5588 or visit: www.bcu.ac.uk/studentservices

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Fees and funding

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Undergraduates There are two main costs involved in going to university – tuition fees and living costs.

For our 2010/2011 student intake, tuition fees can be up to £3,225 for full-time first degrees*. In addition, we estimate that you will require approximately £6,000-£7,000 per year to cover the cost of accommodation, heating, food, books, stationery, travel and other basic living expenses. * If you already have an equivalent level qualification, you may be charged a higher fee for your course. Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/prospective/finance#ELQ for further information.

Funding for full-time students The main sources are: • Student Loans • Maintenance Grants • Special Support Grants • Bursaries Additional grants include the Adult Dependant’s Grant, Childcare Grant, Parent’s Learning Allowance and Disabled Students’ Allowance.

MAINTENANCE GRANTS

BURSARIES

These are from the Government and don’t have to be repaid. You may qualify for a Maintenance Grant to help with your accommodation and other living costs. Grants of up to £2,906 are available for 2010/2011 intake and depend on your income/ your household’s income.

We can award students bursaries which do not need to be repaid. In 2010/11, bursaries can be up to £525 per year and are available to anyone receiving Maintenance or Special Support grants from the Government.

STUDENT LOANS

This is an alternative grant of up to £2,906 for students who are eligible for, but not necessarily receiving, means-tested state benefits (for example, if you have a disability or you are a single parent).

These are Government loans – you repay them in instalments after completing your course once you’re earning over £15,000 a year. You could be eligible for: • Tuition fee loan (up to £3,225 for 2010/2011 intake) • Living expenses loan (up to £4,950 for 2010/2011 intake) The interest on these loans is linked to inflation, so in real terms what you repay is roughly the same as you borrow.

SPECIAL SUPPORT GRANTS

Eligibility is the same as for the Maintenance Grant. If you receive a Special Support Grant you will not have any amount deducted from your student loan entitlement.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY FOR A GRANT OR LOAN? You will need to apply online via Student Finance England at www. studentfinanceengland.co.uk or contact them for an application form.

They can also give you information about whether you qualify for any grants and how big a loan you’re entitled to. Any grants or loans for living costs will be paid directly into your bank or building society account, usually in three instalments.

You do not need to wait until you receive an offer of a place before you apply for financial support.

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EU STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you’re an EU national, you can apply for a loan to cover your tuition fees. Unless you’ve been living in the UK for three years before the start of your course, you will not be eligible for support for living costs through student loans, grants or the Access to Learning Fund.

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries which may be available to students from countries outside the EU. You may also be exempted from the higher rate international fee by showing a ‘relevant connection’ with the UK or EU. For more information, see the International Students section on page 40.

Funding for part-time students Financial help is available towards your tuition fees and other course costs. The value depends on your personal circumstances and your course.

The main sources are: • Fee Grant (to help with tuition fees) paid directly to your college or university • Course Grant (to help with study costs, eg books, materials and travel) paid directly to you You won’t have to repay Fee Grants or Course Grants.

The maximum Fee Grant you can get is based on how ‘intensive’ your course is and how long it will take to complete compared with an equivalent full-time course.

Your household income and whether you have a live-in partner or dependent children will influence the amount of grant you receive. If you’re receiving certain benefits, you will get the maximum Fee Grant and the maximum Course Grant available for your course.

To apply for the Fee Grant and Course Grant, both you and your course must be ‘eligible’. Your course must last at least one year; be a higher education course leading to a qualification such as a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education, an HNC, HND, BA or BSc; and must not take more than twice as long to complete as the equivalent full-time course.

Postgraduate courses, part-time Initial Teacher Training courses and concurrent part-time courses aren’t eligible.

You can also apply to the Access to Learning Fund.

To find out more about funding sources, visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning

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Postgraduates Fees for postgraduate courses vary depending on the course – please check with the Faculty.

Generally there is no Government support for postgraduate study in the form of fee loans, maintenance loans and maintenance grants.

There are a number of ways to help fund your study fees and living costs:

TRUSTS, CHARITIES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES

DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE

Our Student Finance team has a dedicated financial adviser for each faculty to advise you on trusts, charities and professional bodies that may be able to offer you funding. They can also help you with applications to these bodies. For further information contact ASK! Student Services on 0121 331 5588.

Disabled Students Allowances are available to postgraduate students – please contact our Disability Services team on 0121 331 5588 for further information.

ACCESS TO LEARNING FUND Our Access to Learning Fund is provided by HEFCE, the Government funding body for higher education, and applications are assessed according to its guidelines.

Awards are made to students with a financial need that remains once they have applied for all other funding options, provided they meet residency and other eligibility requirements. The fund cannot be used towards fees, only living expenses and course costs such as travel, materials, books and equipment. Full requirements and HEFCE guidelines are available on request.

CHILD TAX CREDIT Students with children are eligible to receive this if their annual family income is below £55,000.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We offer a number of bursaries and scholarships for international students. For details of these and other organisations which offer support to international students, see the International Students section on page 40.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION For more information on financial assistance, visit www. direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.

Useful information can also be found at: Research Council www.ukcge.ac.uk Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk

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General Information BEFORE YOU START • Explore all the funding that you’re eligible for • Apply for your funding in plenty of time • Prepare a budget plan • Research student bank accounts.

Decide which is best for you in the long term – don’t be swayed by gifts • If you qualify for a Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant, don’t opt out of sharing your financial information with the University on your PN1 form as this generates your bursary • Save as much money as possible before starting your course. The first year and particularly the first week can be expensive – new books, course materials, rent, deposits … not to mention socialising!

• Prepare a budget – use our innovative online calculator at www.bcu.ac.uk/studentservices/ studentcalculator

THINGS TO REMEMBER If you’re living in University accommodation, you will need to pay a deposit of £150 to hold your room.

Costs of course books and materials vary, but average around £300 per academic year. Your faculty can advise you.

TO AVOID DELAYS IN RECEIVING YOUR FUNDING: • Apply for the correct tuition fee for your course • Provide your National Insurance number • If you apply online, also print a copy of the form, sign it and post it – it can’t be processed without your signature • If you post your application form, get a receipt or use recorded delivery • Provide the correct bank account details – this is often where things go wrong!

• If you’ve been waiting for four weeks or more, contact Student Finance England for progress on your application If you still haven’t received your funding, speak to our Student Services team. There are always solutions and we may even offer you an interest free short-term loan.

HOW WE CAN HELP Once you’ve enrolled as a student with us, our Employment Zone can help you find part-time work to support yourself. Over the last year the Employment Zone has advertised over 900 vacancies directly to Birmingham City University students. Our services include an online vacancies board and the Student Job Shop Drop In for advice

on working while studying. We also operate a ‘One Stop Hire Scheme’ where employers visit our campus and interview only Birmingham City University students for part-time roles.

Our Student Financial Service offers advice on budgeting, debt management and emergency loans, and also administers payments from the Access to Learning Fund. It can also help you find and apply to trusts and charities for financial assistance.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? If you anticipate difficulties with funding or if you would like to discuss the financial implications, please call or email before you apply and we will be happy to help.

Tel: +44 (0)121 331 6387 Email: student.finance@bcu.ac.uk Detailed information on fees and student financial support is also available from: • Aimhigher www.aimhigher.ac.uk • Directgov www.direct.gov.uk/en/ educationandlearning • Your local authority • Information for student teachers www.tda.gov.uk/recruit.aspx

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Applying for a course Step 1: Entry requirements Once you’ve found the course you’d like to apply for, it’s important that you make sure you have, or are aiming to achieve, the entry requirements for that course. We accept a wide variety of qualifications to meet the general entry requirements for our first (or undergraduate) degrees, foundation degrees and higher national courses.

If you already have an advanced qualification or significant relevant experience, you may be eligible for admission with credit, enabling you to be admitted to a later stage of the course.

FIRST DEGREE COURSES

passed, with at least 75 per cent of those credits achieved at Level 3 and the remaining credits at Level 2. Some courses require more credits than this – please use the contact details on the relevant course page to get more information. Applicants holding an Access to Higher Education qualification will need a suitable range of experience appropriate to their course.

FOUNDATION DEGREES/HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS/ CERTIFICATES (HND/C) Normally, you should satisfy one of the criteria for first degree courses. However, for some foundation degrees and higher national courses, one GCE A Level/AVCE is acceptable.

Candidates will need one of the following as a minimum:

NATIONAL DIPLOMAS/CERTIFICATES

• Two passes at GCE A Level/AVCE • Three Scottish Certificate of Education/Scottish Qualifications Authority passes at higher level • Four Irish Leaving Certificate passes at higher level • National Certificate or Diploma awarded by BTEC/ Edexcel • Higher National Certificate or Diploma awarded by BTEC/Edexcel • Advanced Diploma • Progression Diploma • Cambridge Pre-U Diploma • International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points or above) • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma • Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) • Successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course* *Successful completion is defined as modules/units worth at least 80 per cent of the available course credits

A minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English.

COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Our courses are taught and assessed entirely in English.

Therefore, if your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate appropriate proficiency. See the International Students section on page 40 for further information.

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Step 2: Making your application Undergraduate FULL-TIME Applications for full-time first degrees, foundation degrees or higher national courses should be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) www.ucas.ac.uk Our institution code for UCAS applications is B25 BCITY. PART-TIME Applications for part-time undergraduate courses should be made direct to the Faculty. Application forms are available from the Faculty office on +44 (0)121 331 5400 or can be downloaded from: www.bcu.ac.uk/downloads/BCU_application_form.pdf

Postgraduate RESEARCH DEGREES Application forms are available from the Faculty’s Research Degrees Coordinator or from the Research Officer in the Academic Registry. To discuss your research interest, please contact the Faculty.

OTHER COURSES Applications for all other postgraduate courses should be made direct to the Faculty. Application forms are available from the Faculty office on +44 (0)121 331 5400 or can be downloaded from: www.bcu.ac.uk/downloads/BCU_application_form.pdf

FACULTY OFFICE Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment Tel. +44 (0)121 331 6400 Email. enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk

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Step 3: Processing your application On receipt, your application form will be forwarded to the Course Admissions Office for consideration. If you’re called for interview, you should send the department a copy of the most up-to-date student summary sheet in your Record of Achievement, quoting your UCAS applicant number if relevant. Do not send the original. Please bring along any specified items such as a portfolio, and be prepared to discuss them with the interviewer.

After interview, if you’re considered suitable for the course, you will receive an offer of a place, which may be conditional upon your obtaining certain qualifications. The conditions will vary between courses and even within courses depending upon evidence of your motivation, commitment and previous academic record. Many of our offers will be expressed using the UCAS tariff point score, a system which assesses exam results.

Visit www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/ for the latest tariff information.

If you applied through UCAS, you will receive an official offer from them, but we will also send you an offer letter plus an information booklet telling you more about us and outlining the next steps in the application procedure.

Step 4: After you’ve been made an offer If you accept a conditional offer, we will confirm your place on the course once you have met those conditions.

Sometimes, even if you don’t achieve the required grades of the offer, it may still be possible to reserve a place on the course.

If you receive an offer of a place without being invited for interview, you may wish to visit the University to discuss your application and see our facilities before deciding whether to accept the offer. Our Open Days (www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays) provide an opportunity for this, or you can arrange an individual visit through the Faculty.

If you’re not accepted on your chosen course, or your place is not confirmed after we’ve received your results, you may find an alternative place through Clearing.

Please call the Clearing Helpline on +44 (0)121 331 6777 from mid-August.

DEFERRED ENTRY If you’re thinking about taking a year out before coming to the University, we will be happy to consider your application for deferred entry, particularly if you plan to use the time constructively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All application forms are designed to provide admissions tutors with the information they need. However, at any stage in the application process, we might ask you for further information. Please make sure you supply all the information requested, as without it we might not be able to consider your application.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES If you have a disability, your application will be considered on the same basis as others. If we make you an offer, our Disability Services team will contact you to discuss any arrangements that may be necessary to allow you to undertake your studies.

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International students

People from all over the world choose to study at Birmingham City University. We currently have more than 1,500 undergraduate and postgraduate international students from over 80 countries.

As an international student it’s highly likely that there will be other students from your home country, and there will be many opportunities to meet and make friends with people from different countries and cultures.

Our most popular subjects with overseas students include Mechanical Engineering, Networking and Logistics.

Many students come from China, India, Malaysia, Nigeria and Pakistan, and we’ve welcomed others from as far afield as the Central African Republic, the Maldives and Turkmenistan.

If you’re from overseas and considering taking up a place at Birmingham City University, we’re sure that you will feel right at home in this welcoming environment.

We’ve built up partnerships with institutions all over the world including Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and SUIC in Thailand to name a few. These partnerships have enhanced our international reputation and led to a number of new initiatives. We recently welcomed large numbers of teaching students from Egypt and technology students from India.

You can also expect: • Competitive fees and a range of bursaries • Priority allocation of our accommodation • Free English language support • Help with settling in through our Meet and Greet • Service and Orientation Programme • Social events running throughout the year

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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS We accept a wide range of overseas qualifications – to find out the entry requirements for students from your country, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international/ countries Please note that due to immigration regulations, non-European students are unable to enter the UK to undertake part-time courses.

TUITION FEES Fees cover normal tuition and examination costs and membership of the Students’ Union. They can be paid in two equal instalments at the

beginning of the first and second semesters. Fees vary between courses – please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international for the full listing and the latest prices.

If you can show a relevant connection with the UK or the EU, you may be exempt from international fees. If you’re unsure whether you would be classified as a home or overseas student for fee-payment purposes and would like clarification before submitting an application, please complete our Fee Status Assessment Questionnaire, which can be downloaded from www.bcu.ac.uk/international

LIVING COSTS Birmingham has a relatively low cost of living and depending on your lifestyle, you will need around £6,000-£7,000 per year (around £600 per month) for accommodation and living expenses (excluding tuition fees). Your first few weeks here will be the most expensive, since as well as paying your fees, you may need books and equipment.

Remember, you won’t be eligible for UK welfare benefits but most of you will be permitted to work. We have an Employment Zone that can help you find part-time and vacation work.

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BURSARIES Each year the University provides a number of scholarships and bursaries to international students to cover a proportion of the tuition fee for the first year of study. There are also a number of alternative sources of funding for which international students may apply.

We offer a number of country-specific bursaries to students from Africa, South East Asia and South Asia. For further details please contact bcuinternational@enquiries.co.uk.

A loyalty bursary of 15 per cent is available to international graduates continuing on to one of our courses after successfully completing an Undergraduate Degree, HND, National Diploma, Foundation Degree or Foundation Year with us.

Other possible sources of funding include the European Commission, UNESCO and WHO, and voluntary organisations and charities.

There is also a range of funding opportunities specifically for postgraduate students – these include the British Chevening Scholarships, which are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, and the Commonwealth Scholarships & Fellowships Plan, which are available to students from Commonwealth countries and British dependencies. Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international for more information.

ACCOMMODATION You will be given priority for self-catering bedrooms in University accommodation for the duration of your course, provided we receive your application before the start of term. Living in our halls of residence is an ideal way to meet people. For more information visit www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation

STUDENT SERVICES As well as offering advice to international students, we organise a programme of social and cultural events, orientation programmes, fun social activities to meet other students, a mentoring scheme and a newsletter to keep you updated.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS All tuition, examinations and subject material will be in English, so you will need a certain level of proficiency in the language. We may require you to have gained a recognised English qualification before commencing your

studies. A full list of the minimum accepted qualifications is available at www.bcu.ac.uk/international, but please check with your faculty, as some courses may require a higher level of proficiency.

If you fall below the minimum English language entry requirements we may make you a conditional offer subject to attendance at one of our English language courses prior to starting your main studies. These vary from a five-week or 10-week course to bring your language skills up to scratch to a full-time one-year programme, the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCEAP).

All international students are also welcome to attend our free English classes alongside their studies.

You can find further information on our English language courses at www.bcu.ac.uk/international/programmes-study/english

EU STUDENTS We have a large number of full-time students from EU countries, as well as students participating in a Socrates/ Erasmus exchange scheme. Those who are nationals or the children of nationals of EU member states and who have been ordinarily resident in European Economic Area countries for three years prior to commencing their course are normally classed as home students for feepaying purposes.

CONTACT US Completed applications can be forwarded to us at: Fax: +44 (0)121 331 6314 Email: africa@bcu.ac.uk or southasia@bcu.ac.uk or southeastasia@bcu.ac.uk For all other enquiries and advice: Tel: +44 (0)121 331 6714 Email: bcuinternational@enquiries.uk.com

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Postgraduate Becoming a postgraduate or post-experience student will enable you to pursue your interests and develop your skills in a specialised area. You will achieve an increased awareness of the latest trends in a particular discipline and enhance your career prospects considerably. The ability to structure your own workload, develop powers of analysis and critical enquiry, work independently and produce successful results will also be invaluable assets for the future.

Postgraduate study generally falls into two main categories: taught courses and research courses.

TAUGHT COURSES Taught courses normally involve formal lectures and/or seminar programmes and written examinations. Often they will impart advanced knowledge or techniques in specialised aspects of the subjects you have previously studied more generally at undergraduate level.

The subject area covered does not necessarily have to follow directly from your studies at undergraduate level, although your first degree, and often related work experience, should provide a sound foundation of understanding of the new specialism. Certain postgraduate programmes lead to exemptions from professional examinations and ultimately lead to membership of professional bodies. Some courses act as conversion programmes, enabling you to switch your area of specialism.

Methods of assessment vary between programmes.

Where practical work is involved reports may have to be submitted for evaluation. Long essays are common and formal examination papers are often set. Many programmes include a written dissertation, although at this level you will not be required to make an original contribution. You may need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of a topic by presenting a clear and

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coherent account based on material from various sources (such as research papers, articles and books). On some courses, incorporation of the results of your own practical work may be an important element of the dissertation.

Taught courses include: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (PgCert/PgDip) These qualifications usually require at least one year of full-time study or about two years of part-time study.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) These awards usually involve sixteen months full-time, or about thirty months part-time study. A Master’s qualification may involve producing a dissertation after completing a PgDip course. Sometimes the PgDip and Masters are identical in length but the Master’s course project is more demanding. Some Master’s courses are modularised, allowing greater flexibility by offering a wide choice of options.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Many of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, providing you with a superb range of professional qualifications and courses combining academic study with professional awards, eg IMechE, IET, CILT UK and CIPS.

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We offer research awards which can be followed part-time, full-time or a combination of the two. Research at this level presents a considerable challenge, both intellectually and organisationally. You will need to be able to work independently and acquire skills which will be valuable whatever your career intentions.

You should have a first-class or second-class honours UK degree in a relevant subject. To register for a PhD you will normally also need to hold a Master’s degree, or you may transfer from the MPhil. Other evidence of ability and relevant background knowledge, for example publications or academic references, will be considered.

You may begin your programme of study at any time during the academic year. You will determine your area of study and the outline of the research programme and will prepare and submit a formal application in consultation with your supervisor. A supervisory team will provide assistance with the development and progress of your research programme and will ensure that you have appropriate training, while you will be responsible for the programme’s execution.

Progress is monitored annually through the University’s Research Degree Committee. When the research is completed, you will prepare a thesis for examination. Your supervisor will advise on the preparation and submission of this. An oral examination (viva voce) follows.

International students can study on a part-time basis in their own country, provided that there are sufficient facilities and that they attend the University usually for an average of at least six weeks per year.

Research courses include: MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) An MPhil usually takes two years by full-time study or three years by part-time study. However, there is no minimum period for the completion of the degree. You will complete a thesis but the criteria used in its assessment are different from those applied at PhD level. No ‘original contribution’ is required, which will allow other aspects of the discipline to receive more weight. The maximum registration period is three years full-time and four years part-time.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) A PhD usually takes three years by full-time study or four years by part-time study. However, there is no minimum period for the completion of the degree. Your thesis must contain an original contribution to the understanding of the subject which is sufficiently important to merit publication. The maximum registration period is five years full-time and six years part-time.

Opportunities exist to transfer from MPhil to PhD if your progress demonstrates that development to this level can be achieved. You must submit a transfer report with your application, and undergo an viva-voce examination.

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Research excellence Birmingham City University has embarked on a new era of research after being officially recognised for its worldleading work by a national survey of research excellence across the UK. In March 2009, our research funding was more than doubled after an outstanding performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE-2008) which revealed that we had world-leading research in all subject areas submitted for review.

This success was followed up in August 2009 with the announcement that nine centres of research excellence would be created to build on our current research strengths and extend into key new areas. To support the initiative, we are investing an additional £3 million over three years on top of the £10 million already allocated. The extra cash will help to fund 36 PhD bursaries.

The centres of research excellence cover: • business, innovation and enterprise • criminology • design and creative industries • digital participation and technology • education • fine art • health, social care and well being • low carbon and sustainability • music and performance

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

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BEng (Hons)

COURSE STRUCTURE

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: FT - UCAS H330, PT - Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 3 years, Sandwich 4 years, PT 3-5 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as satisfying academic requirements towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

• The UK remains one of Europe’s principal automotive centres for design, development and manufacturing capability. To remain competitive in this global market place, there is constant demand for graduate automotive engineers.

• This course combines a study of design, drivetrain, vehicle body and engineering systems together with complementary studies in modelling and simulation, business and professional studies. The application of industry-standard computing systems for analysis and design is central to the course curriculum in areas such as suspension and body design. This course is firmly focused on the application of practical knowledge appropriate to the automotive industries, and is structured so that its themes have a direct relevance to industry’s current and expected future needs.

The course aims to provide a stimulating environment in which the students’ interest in automotive engineering is fostered by a modern and flexible teaching and learning strategy. The curriculum satisfies the requirements of UK SPEC and its delivery is characterised by the application of industrial-standard modelling and simulation systems for analysis and design.

The course structure provides a general mechanical engineering foundation with specific themes in suspension and body engineering and drivetrain systems. It aims to provide you with an understanding of the broad nature of automotive engineering through a themed approach encompassing stress analysis, drivetrain systems, suspension and body engineering, and control, design and business, together with techniques to analyse, specify and design automotive engineering systems. An understanding of legal, ethical and environmental factors associated with automotive engineering is coupled with a range of transferable and marketable skills and knowledge leading to a variety of employment opportunities within the automotive and associated industries. Teaching and learning techniques place emphasis on active and participative education, leading to a qualification that satisfies accreditation requirements of relevant professional bodies and provides an opportunity to acquire skills for lifelong learning.

Learning experience/modules studied Full-time study mode: Year 3

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 260-280 points. Minimum of two 6-unit or one 12-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) including AS Mathematics grade C • National Diploma with Merit Merit Distinction. A Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians unit or a Pass in Further Mathematics for Technicians unit • Advanced Diplomas with Mathematics • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE OVERVIEW The BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course is aimed at creating successful, highly employable graduates with the intellectual, technical and personal qualities to implement new technologies creatively as professional engineers. This course is structured so that its themes have a direct relevance to industry’s current and expected future needs.

The credibility and success of this course is reflected in The Guardian Subject League Tables for 2009.

Birmingham City University is ranked 13th out of 52 institutions offering Mechanical Engineering courses.

Individual Project

Structural Analysis

Body Engineering

Dynamics and Control

Advanced Project Management

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Suspension and Chassis Design

Mechanics of Solids

Engine and Drivetrain Systems

Numerical Analysis

Management in Engineering Innovation

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Engineering Design and Practice

Applied Mechanics

Mathmatical Analysis

Material Science

Applied Thermodynamics

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 2

Year 1

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Overview of module content Part-time study mode:

MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS

Year 5/5 Individual Project

Body Engineering

Vehicle and Electronics and Control

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Application of mathematics to the solution of practical problems. Use of mathematics to communicate effectively. Introduction to the basic mathematical techniques required to solve practical engineering problems.

*Summer School

APPLIED MECHANICS Study and experimental skills, data analysis, experimental applications. Dynamics: Newton’s laws, circular motion, free, damped and forced vibrations.

Statics: Stresses in beams and shafts, principal stresses, experimental stress analysis techniques.

Management in Engineering Innovation UG2 (can be taken in year 2/5)

15 Credits

Year 4/5 Engine and Drivetrain Systems

Structural Analysis

Dynamics and Control

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Suspension and Chassis Design

Numerical Analysis

30 Credits

15 Credits

Materials Science

Applied Thermodynamics

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRACTICE

Year 3/5 Mechanics of Solids

30 Credits

Engineering Design and Practice 30 Credits

15 Credits

Year 1/5 Mathematical Analysis

Applied Mechanics

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Management in Engineering Innovation 15 Credits (can be taken as a summer school*)

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS Stresses in beams, principal stresses, torsion of non-circular shafts, thick and thin-walled pressure vessels, vibration of beams, whirling of shafts. Plastic deformation of materials, impact loading, fatigue failure of materials, creep and fracture mechanics.

NUMERICAL ANALYSIS Advanced application of mathematics to the solution of practical problems. Further use of mathematics in effective communication. Further mathematical techniques required in the solution of practical engineering problems.

Drawing skills and techniques in design, design process, assembly drawings, CAD modelling. Engineering applications, basic analysis of AC and DC circuits, instrumentation, sensor types and their use. The module will also cover study skills, report writing and presentation techniques.

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS DESIGN

MATERIALS SCIENCE

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN SYSTEMS

Material testing, structure of metals, failure of materials, structure and properties of ceramics, structure and properties of polymers, structure and properties of composites, material and selection.

Year 2/5

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APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS Introduces a basic understanding of engineering thermodynamics, including thermodynamic properties and processes, the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, standard engine and turbine cycles and modes of heat transfer.

MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING INNOVATION Provides an understanding of market-led innovation, planning, management and strategy development in an engineering enterprise; pursuing wealth creation

Vehicle motion control using suspension mechanisms.

Vehicle body structures, using standard body types and basic mechanics. Vehicle electronics for body and suspension systems.

Engines, mechanics, thermodynamics, fuels, combustion, emissions, control. Clutches, design, calculations. Gearboxes, functions, analysis, calculations, control. New approaches, future trends, environmental issues.

DYNAMICS AND CONTROL Free and forced vibration of multi-mass/spring/damper models, theoretical analysis and computer simulation of mechanisms and control design problems.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Finite element analysis (FEA): development of models, analysis of results, quality assurance, 2/3D problems.

Stress analysis: axisymmetric components, strain energy methods, struts, residual stresses, re-design case studies.

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BODY ENGINEERING Development of detailed empirical and physical models of vehicle body structural systems. Conceptual assembly design and manufacturing of vehicle body structures.

VEHICLE ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL Automotive instrumentation, and signal conditioning, ignition systems, anti-lock brakes and power steering, engine control management, speed and position control, electric motors and control.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT A variety of project topics are offered, enabling you to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in an area of interest relevant to your course title. Activities include generating a proposal, researching text and electronic sources, creating and implementing solutions, and an artefact if applicable, analysing results and reporting on outcomes.

PLACEMENTS AND STUDY VISITS AVAILABLE Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for students to further develop their practical expertise, earn money and try out a

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ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of either taught (MSc) or research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY The course produces graduates who have the intellectual, technical and personal qualities necessary to implement new technologies creatively in the solution of automotive engineering problems.

Typical roles include: • Development engineer for vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and specialist high-performance race vehicle producers • Design and performance engineer • Research associate • Automotive marketing and styling

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subjectspecific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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MANAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

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BEng (Hons) FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: FT - UCAS H7N2, PT - Direct to Faculty

COURSE OVERVIEW

DURATION: FT 3 years, Sandwich 4 years, PT 3-5 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

The course is aimed at existing employees of small, medium and large organisations wishing to upskill and at those wishing to enter the arena of operations and manufacturing management as project engineers. It provides mind training and a toolkit for future managers to take their organisations forward in the improvement of quality in products and services.

• The BEng (Hons) Management of Manufacturing Systems course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as satisfying academic requirements towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

• Manufacturing in the UK provides employment for around 18% of the national workforce – almost 3 million people – and accounts for approximately 23% of the GDP (sources: Office of National Statistics and Advantage West Midlands, April 2009). The management of manufacturing systems is an essential feature in the vast arena that is manufacturing – an area that makes large contributions to the wealth of many countries throughout the European Union and the rest of the world. It is a fast-changing scene where the competition between industrial organisations is keen and lean: only those companies prepared to apply modern philosophies and technologies will survive. There are many challenges facing manufacturing industry. Companies now strive for competitive advantage and have to evaluate their performance more effectively in order to make best possible use of all resources: Talented, innovative, ambitious engineers are required to introduce essential systems such as Just In-Time, Total Quality Management and Computer-Aided Engineering to ensure success in a global manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) courses traditionally involve a great depth of analysis and synthesis, whether it be numerical analysis or the in-depth investigation of management and technological systems and philosophies, and may be seen by many as being more exacting in these areas than other courses, including those leading to awards such as Bachelor of Science (BSc). This course is presently one of only two BEng Honours degrees in the area of manufacturing systems management running in both full-time and part-time modes in the UK.

Manufacturing systems engineers are employed in a wide range of engineering and commercial companies as well as educational and commercial organisations. Graduates from the course are equipped to progress to positions of responsibility in senior management or further programmes of specialised study or research.

KEY FACTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 260-280 points. Minimum of two 6-unit or one 12-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) including AS Mathematics grade C • National Diploma with Merit Merit Distinction. A Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians unit or a Pass in Further Mathematics for Technicians unit • Advanced Diplomas with Mathematics • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE STRUCTURE The course provides an understanding of the systems approach based on the synthesis and application of practical knowledge through the study of the essential themes of Operations Management such as Total Quality Management, quality engineering and manufacturing services, Manufacturing Processes encompassing integrated manufacturing strategies and technologies, Environmental Performance, and Design Management methodologies and techniques, along with Project Management skills such as project planning and the role of the engineer in industry and the economy.

Training in engineering applications allows you to gain experience of the problems encountered by industrial engineers, and an understanding of new technologies helps apply these to the solution of problems in manufacturing industry. Experience of the techniques of management and business organisation and an awareness of the economic, social and environmental implications of engineering decisions encourage a sense of responsibility to society.

The course aims to produce professional engineers with an integrated mix of manufacturing systems theory, application and experience. An appreciation of modern manufacturing, management and systems practice, together with the confidence and ability to contribute effectively to your profession, gives you a commitment to keep abreast of current developments in technology and human resources management and the initiative to apply new technologies and techniques from other disciplines to the solution of problems. The intellectual, creative and personal qualities necessary for leadership, and the drive and ability to work co-operatively form the basis for continuing professional development and further study.

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Learning experience/modules studied

Year 5/5

Full-time study mode: Design Theme

Manufacturing Processes Theme

World Class Operations Theme

Management Theme

30 Credits

Advanced Manufacturing

Design Management

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

*Summer School

Year 3 Individual Project

Individual Project

Management in Engineering Innovation (can be taken in year 2/5) Advanced Manufacturing

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Design Management

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Advanced Project Management 15 Credits

Year 2 Design Elements and Methods

Manufacturing Technology

Operations Management

Environmental Performance

Management in Engineering Innovation

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 4/5 Manufacturing Technology

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Advanced Project Management

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Design Elements and Methods

Operations Management

Environmental Performance

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Engineering Design and Practice

Materials Science

Applied Thermofluids

Management in Engineering Innovation (can be taken as Summer School*)

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 3/5

Year 1 Engineering Design and Practice

Applied Mechanics

30 Credits

30 Credits

Mathematical Analysis

Materials Science

Applied Thermofluids

Year 2/5 30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 1/5 Mathematical Analysis

Applied Mechanics

30 Credits

30 Credits

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Overview of module content MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS Application of mathematics to the solution of practical problems. Use of mathematics to communicate effectively. Introduction to the basic mathematical techniques required to solve practical engineering problems.

APPLIED MECHANICS Study and experimental skills, data analysis, experimental applications. Dynamics: Newton’s laws, circular motion, free, damped, and forced vibrations.

Statics: stresses in beams and shafts, principal stresses, experimental stress analysis techniques.

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRACTICE Drawing skills and techniques in design, design process, assembly drawings, CAD modelling. Engineering applications, basic analysis of AC and DC circuits, instrumentation, sensor types and their uses. The module will also cover study skills, report writing and presentation techniques.

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OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

DESIGN ELEMENTS AND METHODS

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Tools and techniques required in the industrial design process. Introduces the techniques used by designers to generate and present solutions to engineering problems. Properties of materials, mechanisms, design and redesign, concepts, materials and manufacturing processes, component selection, joining methods, ergonomics, presentation of design solutions, Design for Manufacture, problem solving and economic decision making.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Capacity management and work analysis, management and standards, operations planning, scheduling and control, materials analysis flow and management, quality control, tools and techniques.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Material testing, structure of metals, failure of materials, structure and properties of ceramics, structure and properties of polymers, structure and properties of composites, material and selection.

Environmental issues affecting engineering and industry, associated policies and legislation. Environmental management and sustainability, both in a management context and a wider context, as a means of improving environmental performance, e.g. via impact reduction, resource efficiency, waste minimisation, life-cycle analysis and design for environment methodologies.

APPLIED THERMOFLUIDS

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Introduces a basic understanding of engineering thermodynamics, including thermodynamic properties and processes, the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, standard engine and turbine cycles and modes of heat transfer.

An understanding of and practical experience in the techniques used in modern manufacturing organisations. Metal cutting, sheet and metal work, CNC machines and programs, CAD/CAM systems, flexible and dedicated automation, work holding systems, tooling systems and management, performance testing, supply of power and services and health and safety issues.

MATERIALS SCIENCE

MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING INNOVATION Provides you with an understanding of market-led innovation, planning, management and strategy development in an engineering enterprise; pursuing

Operational analysis, development of a manufacturing strategy, logistics and supply chain management, simulation techniques.

Understanding of the techniques used in Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) of components and products and the application of CAM and simulation technologies to form complete integrated systems for product manufacture. CAD, CAM and CNC data forms, simulation of machining operations, manufacturing cells, calibration, measurement and testing, 3-D system simulation; assembly systems; post-processor configuration and application; advanced process simulation and product development.

DESIGN MANAGEMENT The principles and practice of design management, design assurance and the management and control of product information. Overview of techniques available to optimise designs, the management of the design process, concurrent engineering and product data and lifecycle management.

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project management tools and techniques. Evaluation of projects and progress. Resources, timing and penalties.

Financial and legislative considerations.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT A variety of project topics are offered, enabling you to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in an area of interest relevant to your course title. Activities include generating a proposal, researching text and electronic sources, creating and implementing solutions, and an artefact if applicable, analysing results and reporting on outcomes.

PLACEMENTS AND STUDY VISITS AVAILABLE Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their

course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for students to further develop their practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. The Faculty’s placements team supports students throughout the placement process.

ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of either taught (MSc) or research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY Typical routes of employment that could lead from this programme include: • Project engineer, whether in a design scenario, a production environment, manufacturing engineering, commissioning or operations management • Technical appointments in IT, manufacturing, research and development and with new technologies • Managerial posts in areas outside of engineering and manufacturing, including appointments in retail, catering, marketing, sales and advertising.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subject-specific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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BEng (Hons) FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: FT - UCAS H300, PT - Direct to Faculty

COURSE STRUCTURE

DURATION: FT 3 years, Sandwich 4 years, PT 3-5 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course comprises four themes: The Design theme covers design management and assurance through to designing for usability, manufacturability, and, ultimately, for recycling at end-of-life.

KEY FACTS • The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course is accredited separately by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as satisfying academic requirements towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

• This course is structured so that its themes have a direct relevance to industry’s current and expected future needs. The UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector is renowned for its high profile world-class capabilities in aerospace, defence, automotive development and motorsport. Overseas competition and adverse economic and productivity differences across the global markets create significant competitive pressures. The primary strategies for meeting these challenges call for innovation in design and manufacturing processes that can be directly incorporated into products. The course combines a study of design, mechanical systems and power/ energy together with complementary studies in business and professional studies. The application of industrial- standard computer systems for analysis and design is central to the course curriculum in areas such as design and stress analysis.

• The credibility and success of this course is reflected in The Guardian Subject League Tables for 2009.

Birmingham City University is ranked 13th out of 52 institutions offering Mechanical Engineering courses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 260-280 points. Minimum of two 6-unit or one 12-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) including AS Mathematics grade C • National Diploma with Merit Merit Distinction. A Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians unit or a Pass in Further Mathematics for Technicians unit • Advanced Diplomas with Mathematics • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE OVERVIEW This course’s emphasis on relevance to industry needs means that it creates highly employable graduates.

The course structure provides a general mechanical engineering foundation with specific themes in energy and the environment and design. A range of transferable and marketable skills and knowledge lead to a variety of employment opportunities within the automotive and associated industries.

The Energy and Environmental theme includes the detailed study of power transmission and generation systems followed by an understanding of the environmental impact, its management and the associated legislation that arises from the use of such systems.

The Applied Mechanics theme provides an in-depth knowledge of stress analysis, finite element analysis and materials, together with the principles of the mechanics of solids.

The Project theme provides an underpinning knowledge base for the other themes and an individual project.

You are encouraged to further enhance your career prospects by including an industrial placement in your course.

This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for you to further develop your practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. The faculty placements team supports you throughout the placement process.

The course themes progress coherently from year to year, while also supporting each other across each stage of the degree. By using this structure the modules across all three years and all four themes fully support the programme aims and outcomes and requirements of UK-SPEC (UK standard for professional engineering competence).

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Learning experience/modules studied

Year 5/5

Full-time study mode: Engineering Design Theme

Applied Mechanics Theme

Energy & Environment Theme

Analysis & Management Theme

Power and Energy Systems

Advanced Project Management

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

*Summer School

Year 3 Individual Project

Individual Project

Management in Engineering Innovation (can be taken in year 2/5) Structural Analysis

Power and Energy Systems

Dynamics and Control

Advanced Project Management

15 Credits

Year 4/5 30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Mechanics of Solids

Environmental Studies and Thermofluid Analysis

Numerical Analysis

Management in Engineering Innovation

Year 2 Engineering Design

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 1

Environmental Studies and Thermofluid Analysis

Structural Analysis

Dynamics and Control

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Mechanics of Solids

Engineering Design

Numerical Analysis

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Engineering Design and Practice

Materials Science

Applied Thermodynamics

Management in Engineering Innovation (can be taken as Summer School*)

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 3/5

Year 2/5

Engineering Design and Practice

Applied Mechanics

Applied Thermodynamics

Materials Science

Mathematical Analysis

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

30 Credits

Year 1/5 Mathematical Analysis

Applied Mechanics

30 Credits

30 Credits

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Overview of module content MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS Application of mathematics to the solution of practical problems. Use of mathematics to communicate effectively. Introduction to the basic mathematical techniques required to solve practical engineering problems.

APPLIED MECHANICS Study and experimental skills, data analysis, experimental applications. Dynamics: Newton’s laws, circular motion, free, damped, and forced vibrations.

Statics: Stresses in beams and shafts, principal stresses, experimental stress analysis techniques.

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRACTICE Drawing skills and techniques in design, design process, assembly drawings, CAD modelling. Engineering applications, basic analysis of AC and DC circuits, instrumentation, sensor types and their use. The module will also cover study skills, report writing and presentation techniques.

MATERIALS SCIENCE Material testing, structure of metals, failure of materials, structure and properties of ceramics, structure and properties of polymers, structure and properties of composites, material and selection.

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS Introduces a basic understanding of engineering thermodynamics, including thermodynamic properties and processes, the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, standard engine and turbine cycles and modes of heat transfer.

MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING INNOVATION Provides you with an understanding of market-led innovation, planning, management and strategy development in an engineering enterprise; pursuing

wealth creation in a changing competitive environment, along with the knowledge required to devise and implement necessary changes in the business when required.

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS Stresses in beams, principal stresses, torsion of non-circular shafts, thick and thin-walled pressure vessels, vibration of beams, whirling of shafts. Plastic deformation of materials, impact loading, fatigue failure of materials, creep and fracture mechanics.

NUMERICAL ANALYSIS Advanced application of mathematics to the solution of practical problems. Further use of mathematics in effective communication. Further mathematical techniques required in the solution of practical engineering problems.

ENGINEERING DESIGN Concepts, mechanisms, design and redesign, CAD and design methodology, materials and material selection, manufacturing processes, component selection, joining methods, presentation of design solutions, CAM techniques, patents.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND THERMOFLUID ANALYSIS Environmental issues affecting engineering and industry, associated policies and legislation. Environmental management and sustainability, environmental performance, life-cycle analysis and design for environment methodologies. Thermofluid analysis related to industrial applications. Practical power cycles for energy generation, applied heat transfer and fluid flow related to power loss in pipes, power generation via water turbines, measurement aspects of both fluid pressure and flow rates.

POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS The module involves power and energy topics relating to engineering and industry, providing students with a knowledge and understanding of energy conversion and energy management. It includes a range of energy management topics such as total energy, auditing, monitoring, renewables and economics. Also from an energy conversion aspect it involves topics such gas turbines, boilers/combustion and refrigeration/heat pumps.

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project management tools and techniques. Evaluation of projects and progress. Resources, timing and penalties.

Financial and legislative considerations.

DYNAMICS AND CONTROL Free and forced vibration of multi-mass/spring/damper models, theoretical analysis and computer simulation of mechanisms and control design problems.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Finite element analysis (FEA): development of models, analysis of results, quality assurance, 2/3D problems.

Stress analysis: axisymmetric components, strain energy methods, struts, residual stresses and structural re-design case studies.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT A variety of project topics are offered, enabling you to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in an area of interest relevant to your course title. Activities include generating a proposal, researching text and electronic sources, creating and implementing solutions, and an artefact if applicable, analysing results and reporting on outcomes.

PLACEMENTS AND STUDY VISITS AVAILABLE Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

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ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of either taught (MSc) or research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY This course is structured so that its themes have a direct relevance to industry’s current and expected future needs. It produces graduates who have the intellectual, technical and personal qualities necessary to implement new technologies creatively. Typical routes of employment that could lead from this course include: • Performance and development engineering • Design engineering • Postgraduate research

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subject-specific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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COMPUTER AIDED AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN

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BSc (Hons) COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: FT - UCAS H132

DURATION: FT 3 years or Sandwich 4 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Changes in the global automotive industry have introduced new technologies and increased the level of design activity undertaken on new model development. As a result there is high demand for engineers with skills in the virtual modelling and simulation of components and whole-vehicle assemblies. This course produces graduates who are equipped to contribute to the ever-increasing need for automotive and component manufacturers to integrate computer aided design (CAD) into the design and manufacturing process. Our strong industry links mean that our graduates’ skills are highly relevant to employers’ needs.

• This course combines a study of the advanced computer technologies of visualisation for styling and concept evaluation, virtual modelling, simulation of components and vehicle performance. It also includes aspects of the nature of the automotive business.

• The BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Automotive Design course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Successful completion meets the educational requirements for IEng status. The curriculum satisfies the requirements of the UK-SPEC and its delivery is characterised by the application of industrial- standard modelling and simulation systems for analysis and design.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 260-280 points. Minimum of two 6-unit or one 12-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) • National Diploma with Merit Merit Distinction • Advanced Diplomas are accepted • AGNVQ overall Merit and GCSE Mathematics grade C • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE OVERVIEW The BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Automotive Design course produces professional automotive technologists with a broad mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the automotive design process and the wider aspects of the automotive industry. Students benefit from the Faculty’s strong links with the regional automotive and the wider manufacturing industry, which ensure that their skills are up to date and relevant to the needs of employers, and gives them valuable access to relevant final year industry-based projects.

This course offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills with the outstanding resources and facilities at our Millennium Point campus, where you will use the latest industry standard design technologies and design methods.

The programme will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the major elements of the automotive design process and an understanding of the factors that affect the behaviour of vehicles. The ability to critically analyse the automotive product development process is linked to the ability to apply modern computer based technologies to the automotive product development process, facilitating the application of modelling and simulation tools and techniques to the validation of automotive design. You’ll gain an understanding of automotive industry corporate structures and management procedures within a global operating context, coupled with a knowledge and comprehension of the social, technical and commercial factors that influence the automotive sector.

Learning experience/modules studied Automotive Digital Design Theme

Automotive Design Process Theme

Engineering Theme

Realisation Theme

Business Theme

Elective Project

Automotive Engineering

Prototype and Testing

Advanced Project Management

60 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Automotive Digital Design

Automotive Design Process

Automotive Engineering

Prototype and Testing

Management in Technology Innovation

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Automotive Digital Design

Automotive Design Process

Engineering Fundamentals

Materials and Manufacturing

Creative Thinking

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 3

Year 2

Year 1

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Brief module descriptions AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL DESIGN CAD drawing and modelling, 2D and 3D; orthographic drawing systems, projections and standards. Design process, CAD drawing systems, dimensioning and parts listing.

AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN PROCESS Introduces you to activities and skills that forms the design process. Develops the essential skill of visual understanding, articulation and communication through the medium of design graphics; covering both manual drawing skills and model making. Further content covers historical, contemporary and future aspects of the automotive industry, enabling you to evaluate, develop and propose design solutions.

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Mechanical fundamentals. Free body diagrams.

Introductory dynamics. Strength of materials. Analytical techniques. Electrical circuitry. Energy storage and conversion. Simple power transmission methods.

Bending and torsion in structural members.

MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE Materials properties and characteristics, mechanical testing methods, materials selection methods, manufacturing processes for metals and non-metals.

Characteristics of polymers and composites, origin and identification of common failure modes in the manufacturing and assembly processes.

CREATIVE THINKING Creative thinking as a means to generating innovative solutions to a variety of both technical and non-technical situations as will be encountered by, but not restricted to, designers and engineers.

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MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

ASSESSMENT

Market-led innovation planning and management; production of marketing plans, relating resources and enterprise development to the needs of markets and wealth creation, professional responsibilities, behaviour and ethics. Teamwork skills in evaluating and effectively communicating information in both written and oral form.

Vehicle powertrain layout, engine geometry, engine performance, fuel injection, combustion, exhaust emissions and noise, gearbox systems, joints, driveshafts, powertrain management and control systems, sensors and actuators and electric systems.

A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL DESIGN CAD as an advanced design and visualisation tool, wireframe, formwork, surfacing, shading, rendering, applied graphics, creating large CAD models of engineering/ design solutions. Surface modelling, solid modelling systems. Application of colour, texture, reflections, shadows. Constructing complex surfaces.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Vehicle handling and control, based on fundamental dynamic principles. Vehicle body structures based on mechanics principles. Design for efficient manufacture and assembly.

PROTOTYPE AND TESTING Tools and techniques to assist in developing skills and expertise in the development and evaluation of design solutions. Understanding of, and practical experience in, the techniques used to manufacture modelled components including an introduction to CAM systems and health and safety issues.

AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN PROCESS Human factors and design considerations for the user to optimise both the utility and aesthetic value of the product. Aesthetic considerations to both physiological and psychological aspects within the context of automotive design. Realisation will focus on the design, construction and use of human factors rigs and test devices.

PROTOTYPE AND TESTING Introduces tools and techniques to assist in developing skills and expertise in the reverse engineering process.

Provides an understanding of, and practical experience in, the techniques used in prototype manufacture.

FURTHER STUDY

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYABILITY

Project management tools and techniques. Evaluation of projects and progress timing and potential penalties.

Financial and legislative considerations.

Graduates typically work in these areas in automotive companies and the automotive supply chain:

ELECTIVE PROJECT A major product design project from inception to realisation, involving research, analysis, problem identification, objectives setting, product design specification, concept generation and selection, selected concept development and evaluation, design detailing and finalisation, deliverables preparation and presentation.

PLACEMENTS AND STUDY VISITS AVAILABLE Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for students to further develop their practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. The Faculty’s placements team supports students throughout the placement process.

The University has a range of either taught (MSc) or research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

• Design and product development • Testing and evaluation • Product data management • Supplier and customer relations

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subject-specific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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BSc (Hons) COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: FT - UCAS H334

DURATION: FT 3 years or Sandwich 4 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Designed with the needs of motorsport companies in mind, producing suitable graduates capable of entering the motorsport industry. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).Successful completion meets the educational requirements for IEng status.

• The global motorsport industry is being affected by external and internal issues causing manufacturers and suppliers to adopt new technologies and further increase the level of design activity undertaken on new model design and development. In addition, the growing issues of environmental, energy and cost issues affecting motorsport in general.

The result is a growing shortage of practically minded engineers with the skills in design, virtual and actual modelling, simulation of components, via Rapid Prototyping and whole race car assemblies’ knowledge. To combat these changes, the motorsport industry is adopting new technologies and further increasing the level of design activity undertaken on new model design and development.

• The course combines practical work coupled with the study of advanced computer technologies for visualisation of concept evaluation, virtual and modelling opportunities, plus simulation of both engine and vehicle performance, with aspects of the international nature of the motorsport business.

The broad-ranging curriculum facilitates the development of abilities, pursuit of interests, promotion of career development, and gives you a stake in your study programme. It is a course of study that develops the student intellectually and creatively by combining knowledge of new technology, modern design practice and business skills relevant to the motorsport industry. A wide range of transferable and marketable skills and knowledge lead to employment opportunities in a variety of roles within the motorsport and associated industries. Teaching and learning techniques place emphasis on practical, active and participative education, leading to opportunities to participate in motorsport at various levels, gaining practical experience and an opportunity to acquire some of the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

The course is based around five key themes. There are three major themes: The Practical Motorsports Project theme includes the understanding, application and practical usage of tools typically used in the design and development of motorsport chassis, bodies, components and assemblies.

The Digital Design theme comprises CAD, simulation and CAE techniques.

The Engineering Science theme embraces the underpinning technical knowledge for realising designs.

These are supported by two minor themes: The Business theme combines creativity in design and project management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 260-280 points. Minimum of two 6-unit or one 12-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) • National Diploma with Merit Merit Distinction • Advanced Diplomas are accepted • AGNVQ overall Merit and GCSE Mathematics grade C • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE OVERVIEW This course produces professional automotive technologists with a broad mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the design process and the wider aspects of industry.

You will benefit from the outstanding resources and facilities at the Millennium Point campus, using the latest industry standard design technologies and methods. The University has engine test labs, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping facilities. We also have strong links with the regional automotive and the wider motorsport industry. This ensures that the course will equip you with up-to-date skills, relevant to the needs of employers, and will give you access to relevant final year industry-based projects.

The Materials theme provides an understanding of practical materials, prototyping and manufacturing processes used in modern motorsport organisations required by graduates employed in industry.

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Learning experience/modules studied

AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL DESIGN

MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

CAD drawing and modelling, 2D and 3D; orthographic drawing systems, projections and standards. Design process, CAD drawing systems, dimensioning and parts listing.

Market-led innovation planning and management; production of marketing plans, relating resources and enterprise development to the needs of markets and wealth creation, professional responsibilities, behaviour and ethics. Teamwork skills in evaluating and effectively communicating information in both written and oral form.

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Automotive Digital Design Theme

Practical Motorsport Projects Theme

Engineering Theme

Realisation Theme

Business Theme

Year 3 Elective Motorsport Project

60 Credits

Automotive Engineering

Prototype and Testing

30 Credits

15 Credits

Advanced Project Management 15 Credits

Year 2 Automotive Digital Design

Motorsport Project

Automotive Engineering

Prototype and Testing

30 Credits

Management in Technology Innovation

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

Automotive Digital Design

Motorsport Project

Engineering Fundamentals

Materials and Manufacture

Creative Thinking

30 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

15 Credits

Year 1

Mechanical fundamentals. Free body diagrams.

Introductory dynamics. Strength of materials. Analytical techniques. Electrical circuitry. Energy storage and conversion. Simple power transmission by torsion.

Bending in structural members.

MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE Materials properties and characteristics, mechanical testing methods, materials selection methods, manufacturing processes for metals and non-metals.

Characteristics of polymers and composites, origin and identification of common defects in manufacturing processes.

CREATIVE THINKING Creative thinking as a means to generating innovative solutions to a variety of both technical and non-technical situations as will be encountered by, but not restricted to, designers and engineers.

MOTORSPORTS PROJECT Introducing you to underlying theory and hands-on practice of the racing car industry, technology and systems.

The aims are to: • Gain understanding of racing safety, performance measures and handling behaviour.

• Provide experience of practical work with automotive assemblies.

• Introduce rules and regulations for a racing class.

• Promote teamwork, project management and problem solving skills to achieve objectives within a constrained time.

AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL DESIGN CAD as an advanced design and visualisation tool, wireframe, formwork, surfacing, shading, rendering, applied graphics, creating CAD models of engineering/design solutions. Surface modelling, solid modelling systems.

Colour, texture, reflections, shadows. Constructing large complex assemblies.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Vehicle motion control, based on fundamental dynamics principles taught in other modules. Vehicle body structures, based on principles of mechanics taught in other modules.

PROTOTYPE AND TESTING Tools and techniques to assist in developing skills and expertise in the development and evaluation of design solutions. Understanding of, and practical experience in, the techniques used to manufacture modelled components including an introduction to CAM systems and health and safety issues.

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MOTORSPORT PROJECT Continuing development, understanding and application to the underlying theory and hands-on practice of the racing car industry, technology, systems and rules. An opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in an area relevant to motorsports technology in a more advanced context. Focusing on specific components, typically on the formula student vehicle.

The aims are to: • Develop an advanced understanding of general automotive racing safety, race car performance measures and race car handling behaviour.

• Provide further experience of practical work with specialist race car assemblies.

• Introduce and apply detail rules and regulations for a race car class.

• Promote supervisory skills, business project management and problem-solving skills to achieve objectives within a constrained time.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Vehicle powertrain layout, engine geometry, engine performance, fuel injection, combustion, exhaust emissions and noise, gearbox systems, joints, driveshafts, powertrain management and control systems, sensors and actuators and electric systems.

PROTOTYPE AND TESTING To introduce tools and techniques to assist in developing skills and expertise in the reverse engineering process.

To provide an understanding of, and practical experience in, the techniques used in prototype manufacture.

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project management tools and techniques. Evaluation of projects and progress. Resources, timing and penalties.

Financial and legislative considerations.

ELECTIVE MOTORSPORT PROJECT A major design project from inception to realisation, involving research, analysis, problem identification, objectives setting, product design specification, concept generation and selection, selected concept development

and evaluation, design detailing and finalisation, deliverables preparation and presentation.

PLACEMENTS AND STUDY VISITS AVAILABLE Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.

As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for students to further develop their practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. The Faculty’s placements team supports students throughout the placement process.

ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of either taught (MSc) or research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY This course attracts highly committed and competitive students. Typically, our BSc graduates gain successful employment in the automotive, aerospace and motorsports industries. Some graduates choose to enter other industries, as their creative problem-solving capabilities are highly sought after. Others successfully apply to study for higher degrees.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subject-specific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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FOUNDATION YEAR

COURSE STRUCTURE

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: UCAS Course Code H108

DURATION: FT 1 year

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Whether you didn’t get the grades you’d have liked or you’re a mature individual without many qualifications, this course offers a flexible stepping stone to further study. It has been specifically designed to allow a wider range of people to apply to our undergraduate courses. It mainly attracts two broad groups of students-students under 21 who may have taken the wrong A levels for a BEng degree and students who are over 21 with few formal qualifications (although you must have GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C). It is an increasingly popular course, with demand demonstrating year-on-year growth in excess of 20%.

• The excellent support we offer means that our students often make impressive progress. It is not uncommon for graduates that have started their degree with the foundation year to be awarded prizes from professional bodies during their final year. The foundation year leads to the BEng (Hons) suite of courses which are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as satisfying academic requirements towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Holders of BEng (Hons) awards are required to complete further learning at Master’s Level in order to meet the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

• Academic and Learning Centre support for this programme enables students to learn and improve key skills in a variety of disciplines. As you become familiar with our learning resources, you’ll gain in confidence and we’ll give you every encouragement to develop as an independent learner. We’ll also encourage you to investigate and arrive at an informed decision on your future pathway and choice of undergraduate course in the Faculty.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 140 points. Minimum of one 6-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE) and GCSE Mathematics & English gradeC. NC/D MPP • AGNVQ Pass • Advanced Diplomas are accepted • GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent must be offered

COURSE OVERVIEW The BEng (Hons) Foundation Year in Engineering has a strong emphasis on equipping students with transferable, key skills. The course aims to provide you with a wide range of skills and knowledge of basic principles in the relevant subject areas to prepare you for the first year of your degree. You may choose from a number of BEng programmes which are automatically available on successful completion of the foundation year. Transfer to some of the courses on the BSc programme is also possible.

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) courses traditionally involve a great depth of analysis and synthesis, whether it be numerical analysis or the in-depth investigation of management and technological systems and philosophies, and may be seen by many as being more exacting in these areas than other courses, including those leading to awards such as Bachelor of Science (BSc).

The foundation year is a general foundation year for all of our BEng degree programme. It contains core subjects of mathematics, mechanical science and electrical science with a subsidiary subject of information and communication studies. The emphasis is on the mathematics and sciences in order to bring the students up to A Level standard.

Mathematics, mechanical science and electrical science are assessed by coursework and examination while information and communication studies is assessed by coursework. To pass the course students have to attain a mark of 40% in all of the four modules. Students who successfully complete the year automatically qualify for a place on our BEng (Hons) in Engineering degree programme.

Learning experience/modules studied The Foundation Year in Engineering comprises four modules whose title and credit values are shown in the diagram below:

Year 1 Mathematics for Engineering

Mechanical Science

Electrical Science

Information and Communication Studies

45 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

15 Credits

MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING The purpose of this module is to apply mathematics to the solution of practical problems; to be able to use mathematics to communicate effectively; and to introduce the basic mathematical techniques required to solve practical engineering problems e.g. algebra, functions, matrices, trigonometry, differential calculus and integral calculus.

MECHANICAL SCIENCE The module introduces the fundamentals of mechanics and related science required for you to progress onto an engineering based degree. The module addresses fundamental mechanics but also includes basic coverage of materials structure and properties, energy, thermodynamics, waves and some aspects of engineering related to the environment and sustainability.

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ELECTRICAL SCIENCE The module introduces the fundamental electrical and electronic principles of analogue and digital circuit design and operation.

Specifically, to develop an understanding of the principles of analogue and digital circuit design, and to introduce the concepts and techniques related to electrical and electronic systems.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES The module introduces a number of software packages, in order to apply these effectively in reports, presentations and project planning. You are introduced to research methods and instructed in the use of the internet and library resources. Instruction and guidance is given on report writing, referencing and how to avoid plagiarism.

ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY AND EMPLOYABILITY The Foundation Certificate in Engineering provides you with the opportunity to develop key skills in appropriate disciplines. Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you may enter the first year of the BEng (Hons) undergraduate course. From there, a whole range of career options will be open to you – please see individual degrees for more information.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days and subject-specific Applicant Days, please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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AUTOMOTIVE CALIBRATION AND CONTROL

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • This course will equip you with knowledge and skills that are currently in demand in the automotive industry. The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in the application of electronic systems to control automotive engines both gasoline and diesel. This can be attributed mainly to increasing pressure on vehicle manufacturers to reduce the exhaust emission of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitric oxides. A greater degree of control over exhaust emissions than offered by traditional methods can be achieved through the use of advanced electronic hardware / software as part of an integrated engine management system.

• You’ll develop the skills to use virtual reality as a visualisation and solution tool for the representation and behavioural simulation of components and systems within vehicles. The tools are mapped onto a basic underpinning of theoretical and practical aspects to support their applications.

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course aims to: • Develop a new generation of automotive calibration and control engineers.

• Develop the skills required to design and analyse components and systems within the automotive calibration and control environment.

• Introduce modern computer-based tools used within the industry and give you the opportunity to apply them to realistic problems.

• Develop engineering skills including problem-solving abilities, practical competencies, critical appraisal and communication skills.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Engine Management

Advanced Control

Engine Calibration

Vehicle Control

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Systems

Strategies

and Control

Systems

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied ADVANCED CONTROL STRATEGIES Due to the fact that the automotive powertrain system contains many highly interactive subsystems, it is not clear that the classical controller development process can yield acceptable performance with respect to emissions, fuel economy, and driveability. The potential for coordinated, state feedback exists for alleviating these limitations. The role of calibration engineers is important not least because it is they, ultimately, who validate the innovations in engine control that are implemented digitally in the face of modelling uncertainty. The module will enable you to master modern solutions to gasoline and diesel engine control problems such as adaptive knock control, lambda and EGR control for emissions minimisation, and optimal controllers for the regulation of idle speed.

ENGINE CALIBRATION AND CONTROL The task of specifying the system variables and their inter-relationships within an automotive engine control unit or management system (termed ‘engine calibration’) is becoming ever more challenging as a result of the increasing demands for future engine generations and the resulting factorial increase in the number of manipulated variables.

Alternative approaches using data-based modelling with model-based optimisation may offer advantages and improved results for engine management calibrations. The application of modelling and simulation methods can aid engine management calibration. The aim of this module is to evaluate through simulation the goals of fuel injection and ignition systems, and then to develop a working understanding of the calibration process based on the principles of managing and controlling calibration revisions for both individual parameters as well as complete calibrations.

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ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

FURTHER STUDY

A modular controller structure for automotive powertrains has certain benefits. These include improved productivity through module reuse, seamless integration of new features, transparent removal of obsolete features, and module sharing across powertrain platforms. Modular architecture also potentially reduces the complexity in the design and calibration process, in that controller modules for different subsystems are developed independently. This module will enable you to appraise the role of the components of an engine management system and the inter-relationships between the components in terms of the underlying principles of integrated engine control and the methods used to optimise calibration processes.

The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS

For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

Over the past two decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of electronic hardware applied to the control of automotives. The degree of control over the vehicle that can be achieved through the use of advanced electronic hardware/software offers greater flexibility and closer control than traditional methods.

The module will enable you to master solutions to modern vehicle control problems such as brake design in terms of control of wheel slip, slow active and limited bandwidth suspension systems, and simultaneous driveline speed and torque regulation.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

EMPLOYABILITY Our graduates typically enjoy careers in areas such as: • Academic research, further study or commercial R&D • Powertrain development engineering in the automotive industry • Design and performance engineering

MORE INFORMATION

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 Months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • This course is aimed at modern automotive design in areas such as powertrain, body and chassis, suspension dynamics and NVH. During the course you will be using sophisticated computer tools, such as Adams mechanisms, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and solid modelling to solve real engineering problems.

• You’ll develop skills in the use of virtual reality as a visualisation and solution tool for the representation and behavioural simulation of components and systems within vehicles. The tools are mapped onto a basic underpinning of theoretical and practical aspects to support their applications.

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course aims to: • Develop automotive design engineers skilled in the use of advanced computer modeling and simulation techniques.

• Enable you to develop the skills required to design and analyse components and systems within the automotive environment.

• Introduce modern computer-based tools used within the industry and give you the opportunity to apply them to realistic problems.

• Develop engineering skills including problem-solving abilities, practical competencies, critical appraisal and communication skills.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Body Engineering

New Materials and

Automotive

Simulation

Processes

Powertrain

Techniques

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN This module enables you to develop a deeper understanding of automotive powertrains with regard to the engine, drivetrain and the necessary control systems. You will be focusing on the design, analysis and manufacturing process of separate components, subsystems and the powertrain system as a whole, as well as the resulting interactions between the systems. Furthermore, the deeper understanding of complex subsystems will be supported with the use and application of appropriate CAE tools and hands-on laboratories. The aim of this module is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skill to analyse, evaluate and develop powertrain components and systems to industry standard.

BODY ENGINEERING This module aims to provide you with the ability to analyse and assess the structural design of vehicle bodies and chassis systems. You will be introduced to state-of-the-art developments in materials science and manufacturing and their application to real engineering situations.

NEW MATERIALS AND PROCESSES The aim of this module is to introduce you to state of the art developments in materials science and manufacturing and their application to real engineering situations. The module will enable you to use new materials and processes in their design by gaining an understanding of the capabilities of the new technologies. There will also be a focus specifically on designing with new materials and the modelling of manufacturing processes. You will also gain experience of team-working and the application of project management techniques.

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SIMULATION TECHNIQUES Modern mechanical and automotive engineering projects almost inevitably involve the use of computer simulation.

This module is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to carry out such simulations by the use of case studies and projects. The aim of this module is to provide the industrial standard simulation techniques which will enable you to model and analyse and redesign complex engineering components and systems.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY Graduates typically forge rewarding careers in: • Academic research, further study or commercial R&D • Powertrain development engineering in the automotive industry • Design and performance engineering

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Mechanical design engineers with the skills this course offers are essential to meeting today’s challenges.

Overseas competition and adverse economic and productivity differences across the global markets creates significant competitive pressures in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. The primary strategies for meeting these challenges call for innovation in design and manufacturing processes that can be directly incorporated into products, requiring a new generation of mechanical design engineers, skilled in the use of advanced computer modelling and simulation techniques.

• The MSc Mechanical Engineering course has been designed to reflect the increasing industrial use of complex analytical tools such as Adams Mechanisms, Finite Element Analysis and Solid Modelling techniques.

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Dynamics Noise and

New Materials and

Simulation

Computer Aided

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Control

Processes

Techniques

Design

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW The course aims to: • Develop the skills required to design and analyse components and systems within a general engineering environment.

• Introduce modern computer-based tools used within the industry and give you the opportunity to apply them to realistic problems.

• Develop engineering skills including problem-solving abilities, practical competencies, critical appraisal and communication skills.

The module builds on your knowledge of simulation tools by developing skills and knowledge of design and modern digital design modelling techniques. You’ll gain experience and skill in the development of a design within a design team using concurrent engineering.

We’ll help you develop the creative, analytical and design skills to undertake a substantial design project both individually and as part of a group.

DYNAMICS NOISE AND CONTROL This module will enable you to develop and analyse model representations of dynamic and vibrating systems for the purposes of controller design. The module provides you with the skills and techniques necessary for the modelling and simulation of static, dynamic and vibrating systems for the purposes of the optimisation and control of their transient and steadystate performance.

NEW MATERIALS AND PROCESSES The aim of module is to introduce you to state of the art developments in materials science and manufacturing and their application to real engineering situations.

The module will enable you to utilise new materials and processes in their design by gaining an understanding of the capabilities of the new technologies. There will also be a focus specifically on designing with new materials and the modelling of manufacturing processes.

You will also gain experience of team-working and the application of project management techniques.

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SIMULATION TECHNIQUES Modern mechanical and automotive engineering projects almost inevitably involve the use of computer simulation.

This module is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to carry out such simulations by the use of case studies and projects.

The aim of this module is to provide the industrial standard simulation techniques which will enable you to model and analyse and redesign complex engineering components and systems.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY There are many challenging and rewarding career opportunities for practitioners able to operate at a senior level in the mechanical, automotive, aeronautical and offshore engineering industries. Never has the need been greater for highly skilled, innovative engineers.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

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MSc

COURSE STRUCTURE

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Almost all businesses have embraced electronic commerce – and it’s predicted to continue growing fast. The skills you’ll learn on this course are in high demand.

• Electronic commerce is key to a whole range of fields. It enables the management of vital flows of information within industrial supply chains, as well as the sale of goods and services to consumers. It encompasses both internet-enabled transactions and the total inter-networking of organisational systems.

• The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to design, develop and implement e-commerce applications and technologies. A multi-disciplinary and holistic approach will place the applications and enabling technologies of e-commerce in the wider business, social and economic context.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

E-Enabled Business

Integrated Project and

Global Trade and

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

Systems

Process Management

Marketing

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied E-ENABLED BUSINESS SYSTEMS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW The course will equip you to: • Identify the business and marketing opportunities that will benefit from the application of electronic commerce tools and techniques and develop the skills necessary to successfully implement an electronic commerce system as part of a core business process, while ensuring supply chain and customer focused issues are addressed.

• Identify and exploit opportunities for business growth through the application of the most appropriate technologies for an electronic commerce system and to apply those required in order to implement an electronic commerce facility.

• Analyse the benefits gained through the use of electronic trading systems and the key security considerations from their use.

E-enabled business is rapidly becoming the new challenge for any business. The exponential growth of the internet has important ramifications for the manner in which future business is to be conducted. New IT systems, with highly sophisticated software offering new ‘wired’ capabilities are emerging to provide business efficiency and effectiveness opportunities, but there remain many attendant problems of harnessing this new potential into existing business practice.

The module aims to produce competent and innovative practitioners and managers who can apply their technical knowledge, creative skills and commercial ability to exploit the enormous potential of conducting business transactions over computer networks.

GLOBAL TRADE AND MARKETING At a global level the market for logistics continues to expand. This growth is being driven by the further outsourcing of supply chain services by manufacturers and distributors, the shift of production to new, low-cost locations in Asia and Eastern Europe and the ongoing liberalisation of international trade. This module will introduce you to the wide range of economic and marketing issues surrounding the development of global trade.

INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an ever increasing competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. It introduces you to project management providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources-human, finance and technology-are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www. bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY At the start of the 21st century there are very few organisations who are not embracing internet commerce – and it’s predicted to have accelerated growth. There’s never been a greater need for skilled professionals versed in the concepts and technology of electronic commerce, so expect your skills to be in demand.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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LOGISTICS

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • There’s a growing need for professionals with logistics expertise – and this course will equip you with the skills to operate at a senior level in this rewarding area.

• The MSc Logistics course has been designed to provide a multi-disciplinary approach and understanding of the complex production flows, production processes, distribution channels of supply chains and operational issues of logistics, purchasing and supply chain management.

• There are many definitions of logistics but fundamentally it means having the right thing, at the right place, at the right time.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW The MSc Logistics course has been designed to provide a multi-disciplinary approach and understanding of the complex production flows, production processes, distribution channels of supply chains and operational issues of logistics, purchasing and supply chain management.

This course aims to: • Meet the market need for practitioners and managers with the necessary knowledge and skills to operate in companies, so that they may be able to identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical problems.

• Relate to industry and equip you with the knowledge to apply new technologies and techniques to solve present and future problems concerning both UK and international companies.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Logistics Systems

Integrated Project and

Distribution

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

Management

Process Management

and Materials

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Management (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied DISTRIBUTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT The module will enable you to analyse the information within supply chains, to evaluate its relevant importance and impact on the effective management and control of information and material flow within a supply chain. On completion of this module, you should be able to interpret financial and logistics information to help you determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures placed upon them by an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The aim of this module is to consider the effect of increasing competitive demand on all parts of the supply chain, with the resulting necessity for improved distribution and materials management decisions adding value across all functions and ensuring effective design and management of both internal and external supply chains.

INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an increasingly competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. It introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

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LOGISTICS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYABILITY

Logistics management has been defined as the planning and co-ordination of all the activities necessary to achieve the desired levels of service and quality at the lowest possible cost. The importance of logistics is that it is the process that delivers customer service and product availability hence it cuts across the traditional functions of the business. This module provides an in-depth understanding of the contemporary concepts on reconfiguration of logistics systems at different geographical scales. Risk management in logistics systems is also covered.

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.

This course is designed to produce managers who can operate at a senior level in this field.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources-human, finance and technology-are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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LOGISTICS BY FLEXIBLE DELIVERY MSc

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COURSE OVERVIEW

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

The MSc Logistics course has been designed to provide a multi-disciplinary approach and understanding of the complex production flows, production processes, distribution channels of supply chains and operational issues of logistics, purchasing and supply chain management.

DURATION: PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

This course aims to:

KEY FACTS • There’s a growing need for professionals with logistics expertise – and this course will equip you with the skills to operate at a senior level in this rewarding area. It is now fully understood that working professionals may need to study at postgraduate level to advance their careers. However, as taking time out is rarely a practical option, we have developed a flexible delivery version of the MSc Logistics programme and MSc Supply Chain Management courses.

• The flexible delivery mode of study utilises internet-based resources and interactive tutor support, as well as face-to-face contact for up to two days every 15 weeks. Course delivery by flexible learning is available to part time students on these two courses, as well as other common modules.

This method of study contains a mixture of:

• Online material developed specifically for this course.

• Online contact with university staff, including regular video-conferences and other communication such

as webinars forums, email and phone.

• Face-to-face contact at the university in Birmingham at the beginning and end of each module.

This method is flexible enough to integrate with existing work and family commitments, but can be completed in significantly less time than a traditionally taught part-time MSc. • There are many definitions of logistics but fundamentally it means having the right thing, at the right place, at the right time. This course is an example of logistics in operation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

• Meet the market need for practitioners and managers with the necessary knowledge and skills to operate in companies, so that they may be able to identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical problems.

• Relate to industry and equip you with the knowledge to apply new technologies and techniques to solve present and future problems concerning both UK and international companies.

COURSE STRUCTURE MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Logistics Systems

Integrated Project and

Distribution

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

Management

Process Management

and Materials

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Management (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied DISTRIBUTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT The module will enable you to analyse the information within supply chains, to evaluate its relevant importance and impact on the effective management and control of information and material flow within a supply chain. On completion of this module, you should be able to interpret financial and logistics information to help you determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures placed upon them by an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The aim of this module is to consider the effect of increasing competitive demand on all parts of the supply chain, with the resulting necessity for improved distribution and materials management decisions adding value across all functions and ensuring effective design and management of both internal and external supply chains.

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INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an increasingly competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness.

This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. This module introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application.

In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

LOGISTICS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Logistics management has been defined as the planning and co-ordination of all the activities necessary to achieve the desired levels of service and quality at the lowest possible cost. The importance of logistics is that it is the process that delivers customer service and product availability hence it cuts across the traditional functions of the business. This module provides an in-depth understanding of the contemporary concepts on reconfiguration of logistics systems at different geographical scales. Risk management in logistics systems is also covered.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources-human, finance and technology-are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal

development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY 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.

This course is designed to produce managers who can operate at a senior level in this field.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • This course has been designed to produce professionals capable of managing operations across and beyond the organisation, using the latest tools and technologies.

• While retaining the essence of traditional Operations Management study, the course addresses the impact of technological advancement in processes and procedures on the people who use them.

• Exploring the wider context of operations management, the course also considers the extended enterprise, strategy, organisational design and the technology necessary to support these activities.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Management

Integrated Project and

Technologies for the

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

in Project-led

Process Management

Extended Enterprise

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Organisations (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course aims to: • Develop knowledge of new and emerging technologies, processes and production methods, and how to apply them across different industrial sectors.

• Offer a foundation of essential management skills required to align and cascade corporate strategy throughout the organisation.

• Use technological interventions to design organisations where teams are capable of rapid response to the changing marketplace.

• Explore contemporary thinking in change management, innovation and cultural awareness to inform effective management of operations throughout the supply chain.

INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an increasingly competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. It introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources; human, finance and technology, are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

MANAGEMENT IN PROJECT-LED ORGANISATIONS In order to improve competitive advantage and maximise their impact, effective business strategies are required.

Companies will need to align operations to respond to a changing environment. This can be achieved through the integration of management techniques, emerging technology and innovation which will lead to an operational environment which promotes the creation of wealth. The focus for this module is how organisations can maximise their impact by developing business strategies and aligning operations to respond to a changing environment. It explores the integration of management techniques, emerging technology and innovation to promote the creation of wealth.

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EMPLOYABILITY

This module reviews the internal and external networks that harness the power offered by web technologies to create the extended enterprise. Building on knowledge of project and process management, you will be introduced to the technologies to integrate processes within the operation’s scope, with particular reference to CRM, ERP and PLM. A more detailed study of how sub-processes are systemised with ERP across the extended enterprise and looser aspects of the supply chain is included. PLM technology is considered, with a focus on its boundary with ERP systems. This module aims to identify the elements concerned with enterprise architecture, and develop understanding of all the different elements that make up the enterprise and how those elements interrelate throughout the whole geographically distant network of an organisation that is linked together by common objectives.

Typical routes of employment that lead from this course include:

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

• Operations managers, integrating functions across large organisations • General managers capable of applying technology to integrate the supply chain • Production managers in manufacturing organisations • Self-employed professionals offering a consultant capability to a range of industries

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Building on a foundation of generic management skills, the course explores the wider context of project management, including the extended enterprise, commercial and contractual issues, finance and risk.

• The route to survival for all organisations, in established and emerging economies, lies in their ability to be responsive to changing environments. This course has been designed to produce project managers who are able to creatively tackle complex problems, in order to make that happen. The need for creativity is becoming more and more important in all established and emerging economies.

• By combining the best aspects of resource management, emerging technologies and project management in one postgraduate programme, the course provides a comprehensive education for project managers who can start to tackle complex problems immediately while understanding how to manage and guide the company.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Management

Integrated Project and

Project Management

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

in Project-led

Process Management

Methods

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Organisations (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course aims to: • Empower tomorrow’s managers with the capabilities to manage and contribute to successful projects.

• Offer a foundation of essential management skills required to align and cascade corporate strategy throughout the organisation.

• Explore project lifecycle from start-up to effective implementation within a context of resource management.

• Explore commercial and contractual issues with reference to financial and risk management.

• Develop the capability to manage across the extended enterprise.

In order to operate in an increasingly competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. It introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS This module is concerned with the development of your capability in managing complex projects. Contemporary methodologies are explored and special attention given to the legislative and financial considerations. In addition, there is an opportunity to explore more sophisticated relationships in the contracting arena.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources; human, finance and technology, are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

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MANAGEMENT IN PROJECT-LED ORGANISATIONS In order to improve competitive advantage and maximise their impact, effective business strategies are required.

Companies will need to align operations to respond to a changing environment. This can be achieved through the integration of management techniques, emerging technology and innovation which will lead to an operational environment which promotes the creation of wealth. The focus for this module is how organisations can maximise their impact by developing business strategies and aligning operations to respond to a changing environment. It explores the integration of management techniques, emerging technology and innovation to promote the creation of wealth.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY Individuals empowered with project management capabilities will be valued as members or leaders of any team working to plan and execute a project. Industry actively welcomes professionals who can demonstrate these capabilities with an understanding of the needs of the whole organisation and beyond.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The MSc Quality Management will equip you with the expertise to provide leadership in quality management in leading organisations across all commercial and public sector organisations.

• The skills you’ll learn will be invaluable to employers who require quality professionals able to integrate quality systems thinking with environmental and health and safety issues and work within a value-driven business environment.

• The course is designed to produce quality professionals with the knowledge and skills to develop and communicate coherent policies and practices to all levels of business. Quality professionals need to be able to talk the language of business to be able make the message of quality understandable in the boardroom, therefore this course places a firm emphasis on the importance of communication.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Business-Centred

Integrated Project and

Customer-Centred

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

Quality

Process Management

Quality

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied BUSINESS-CENTRED QUALITY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course develops quality professionals who are able to: • Manage quality from a business perspective, recognising the needs of customers, shareholders, employees, suppliers and society • Understand the quality management needs of business and communicate effectively at all levels in an organisation • Develop coherent policies and practices that inspire the workforce and suppliers in delivering value to the consumer • Interface successfully with managers in other disciplines.

In order for an organisation to develop and increase competitiveness, it needs to consider the strategic nature of quality management. This can be achieved by considering the synthesis between leadership, quality systems, statistical methods and the deployment of human capital. The nature of the internal customer-supplier relationship will be explored as the means by which external stakeholder needs are satisfied. The focus for this module is the effective management of internal business processes of an organisation. It will develop your understanding and knowledge of the strategic nature of quality management in achieving business excellence.

CUSTOMER-CENTRED QUALITY Techniques for translating the needs of the consumer into product/service specifications, to enable effective coordination of marketing, design and quality activities, are of paramount importance for the long term success of an organisation. This module will investigate these techniques, as well as considering the need to manage both customer and supplier relationships, as a way of maximising mutually beneficial relationships in the achievement of long-term sustainability.

INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an ever increasing competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. It introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources; human, finance and technology, are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY Our graduates typically build careers as: • Quality professionals in a range of commercial and public sector organisations.

• Consultants offering a specific intervention to address quality issues.

• Business improvement specialists.

• Operations management professionals.

• Customer care managers.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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MSc COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: FT 16/19 months, PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The MSc Supply Chain Management has been designed to develop innovative practitioners and managers with the ability to analyse supply chains and design effective solutions involving multi-functional activities across supply chains.

• There’s a firm emphasis on relating your studies to real-life situations. The course provides an academic base that will contribute to the development of knowledge and an opportunity to apply that knowledge to real problems.

• Supply chain management addresses the main aspects of operations in both product and service-based industries, from the initial design process to the long-term satisfaction of the customer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to: • Develop an understanding of why the integration of all the activities in an organisation is necessary to achieve good supply chain management practice • Develop a thorough understanding of various tools and techniques used in current best practice and their inter- relationship • Apply relevant parts of this toolkit in the solution of practical supply chain problems • Analyse how current logistical techniques in material flow, cost control and information technology enable the effective integration of supply chains.

MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Strategic Planning for

Integrated Project and

Distribution

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

the Supply Chain

Process Management

and Materials

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Management (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

Learning experience / modules studied DISTRIBUTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT The module will enable you to analyse the information within supply chains, to evaluate its relevant importance and impact on the effective management and control of information and material flow within a supply chain. On completion of this module, you should be able to interpret financial and logistics information to help you determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures placed upon them by an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The aim of this module is to consider the effect of increasing competitive demand on all parts of the supply chain, with the resulting necessity for improved distribution and materials management decisions adding value across all functions and ensuring effective design and management of both internal and external supply chains.

INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT In order to operate in an ever more competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness. This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. This module introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application. In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources; human, finance and technology, are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE SUPPLY CHAIN This module introduces concepts required for appropriate strategic supply chain decisions, evaluation of management control of information and material flow within a supply chain. You are encouraged to interpret financial and logistical information to help determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures caused by an increasingly competitive global market place.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

FURTHER STUDY The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

EMPLOYABILITY Effective supply chain management is essential to the competitiveness of all organisations. Companies need personnel who can apply the principles of logistics, marketing, strategy and financial control to the solution of operational and strategic supply chain problems.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BY FLEXIBLE DELIVERY MSc

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COURSE OVERVIEW

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT 30 months

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The MSc Supply Chain Management has been designed to develop innovative practitioners and managers with the ability to analyse supply chains and design effective solutions involving multi-functional activities across supply chains. Supply chain management addresses the main aspects of operations in both product and service- based industries, from the initial design process to the long-term satisfaction of the customer.

• There’s a firm emphasis on relating your studies to real-life situations. The course provides an academic base that will contribute to the development of knowledge and an opportunity to apply that knowledge to real problems.

• We’re pleased to be able to offer this alternative delivery option. This method is flexible enough to integrate with existing work and family commitments, but can be completed in significantly less time than a traditionally taught part-time MSc. It is now fully understood that working professionals may need to study at postgraduate level to advance their careers. However, as taking time out is rarely a practical option, we have developed this flexible delivery version of the MSc Logistics programme and MSc Supply Chain Management courses.

The flexible delivery mode of study utilises internet-based resources and interactive tutor support, as well as face-to-face contact for up to two days every 15 weeks. Course delivery by flexible learning is available to part time students on these two courses, as well as other common modules.

This method of study contains a mixture of:

• Online material made specifically for this course.

• Online contact with university staff, including regular video-conferences and other communication such

as webinars forums, email and phone.

• Face-to-face contact at the university in Birmingham at the beginning and end of each module.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to: • Develop an understanding of why the integration of all the activities in an organisation is necessary to achieve good supply chain management practice • Develop a thorough understanding of various tools and techniques used in current best practice and their inter- relationship • Apply relevant parts of this toolkit in the solution of practical supply chain problems • Analyse how current logistical techniques in material flow, cost control and information technology enable the effective integration of supply chains.

COURSE STRUCTURE MSc: 180 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 Credits

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits

Master’s Project

Resource

Strategic Planning for

Integrated Project and

Distribution

Including Project Proposal, Research Plan and

Management

the Supply Chain

Process Management

and Materials

write-up (60 Credits - 600 Hours)

Management (30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300 Hours)

(30 Credits - 300

(30 Credits - 300

Hours)

Hours)

Learning experience / Modules studied DISTRIBUTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT The module will enable you to analyse the information within supply chains, to evaluate its relevant importance and impact on the effective management and control of information and material flow within a supply chain. On completion of this module, you should be able to interpret financial and logistics information to help you determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures placed upon them by an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The aim of this module is to consider the effect of increasing competitive demand on all parts of the supply chain, with the resulting necessity for improved distribution and materials management decisions adding value across all functions and ensuring effective design and management of both internal and external supply chains.

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INTEGRATED PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT

FURTHER STUDY

In order to operate in an ever more competitive world, organisations must effectively manage operations in an attempt to minimise waste and improve competitiveness.

This module focuses on an integrated approach to project and operations management within a framework of supply chain management. This module introduces you to project management, providing an overview of competing methodologies and their application.

In parallel, you have an insight into how processes are structured, owned and managed. The module is undertaken against a background supply chain management and marketplace positioning.

The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes, details can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

For more information please contact our course enquiries team (page 2). The Faculty runs a series of general Open Days please see the website for dates and times. www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays

This module focuses on the three fundamental resources which must be effectively managed in order for any organisation to operate within an ever more competitive world. The three resources; human, finance and technology, are considered in an integrative manner within this module.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE SUPPLY CHAIN This module introduces concepts required for appropriate strategic supply chain decisions, evaluation of management control of information and material flow within a supply chain. You are encouraged to interpret financial and logistical information to help determine the most appropriate strategies to cope with the pressures caused by an increasingly competitive global market place.

ASSESSMENT Effective communication is key in a professional environment. For this reason, we use project reports, record keeping and oral presentations extensively in our assessments, although we may use time-constrained tests where appropriate. Assessment focuses largely on projects and case studies and we make personal development planning an integral part of the learning process.

EMPLOYABILITY Effective supply chain management is essential to the competitiveness of all organisations. Companies need personnel who can apply the principles of logistics, marketing, strategy and financial control to the solution of operational and strategic supply chain problems.

MORE INFORMATION

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES

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CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COURSE OVERVIEW FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • This is a practical and hands-on course. It offers unique experience in a broad range of technologies related to design using industry standard tools and techniques. Creative techniques are also used for the generation of possible design solutions.

• You will benefit from the valuable involvement of prestigious global technology providers who work in partnership with the University.

The increasing integration of technology is particularly evident in design technology, where the technological revolution in electronics and computing is influencing the way that products are designed, integrated and produced. To address this, the course utilises the support the Faculty receives from a number of global technology providers including PTC who have in excess of 35,000 customers worldwide.The Birmingham City University’s PTC Academy (launched in the Spring of 2008) leads a global network of academies that specialise in provision of professional development skills upgrade and training in global digital New Product Development (NPD) technologies. The exceptional partnership between the university, PTC and Technosoft provides an opportunity for you to study alongside design professionals operating in a range of industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace and general engineering and provides opportunity for additional qualifications and experience upon graduation.

• We offer flexible delivery and outstanding facilities.This course is delivered using the University’s modern facilities at Birmingham’s prestigious landmark building, Millennium Point. It is delivered through a number of short courses which can be studied in any order giving you the flexibility to choose what you want to study, when you want to study it and the order in which you wish to study it. Frequently, this selection is made by your employer, as a significant number of candidates are supported by their companies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

The applications for design technologies are evolving dramatically and industry requires flexible, creative, technically apt individuals who can practically adapt to varied and diverse design activities. This course has been specially designed to meet those needs.

This course of practical study develops students’ creative and practical abilities by imparting knowledge of technology, production processes and aesthetics together with skills relevant to the production of complex designs.

By combining specialist education and training within practical contexts, the course is designed to provide students with experience of professional competencies in order to promote a strong vocational orientation.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

Learning experience / modules studied The CPS in Design Technologies aims to provide a course of practical study that develops students’ creative and practical abilities by imparting knowledge of technology, production processes and aesthetics together with skills relevant to the production of complex designs. By combining specialist education and training within practical contexts, the course is designed to provide you with experience of professional competencies in order to promote a strong vocational orientation. This course produces personnel who will be able to play a significant role in the creation of new designs and analysis of current design practices and techniques, for a range of business and nonbusiness sectors, by combining relevant technical knowledge with creative ability.

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CPS Design Technologies – Course Structure Diagram

CORE MODULE

CORE MODULE

OPTIONAL MODULES

Double Project (20 credits)

Creative Thinking (5 credits)

35 credits from the options listed below

Award of Certificate in Professional Studies = 60 credits

Optional 10 Credit Modules

The module addresses the subject of creativity with emphasis on creative thinking issues, generative and evaluation techniques and creativity strategies for both individuals and groups. How is creativity achieved and managed?

COMPUTER BASED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS The module reviews basic static structural analytical methods. It covers: introduction to numerical finite element analysis; finite element model preparation, including geometry creation, element selection and meshing, material and physical properties, boundary conditions, types of solution, results interpretation and quality checks. Validation of finite element predictions using hand calculations.

Optional 5 Credit Modules

COMPUTER BASED DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

Computer Based Structural Analysis

Introduction to CAD/CAM Technologies

The module examines free and forced vibration of mass/ spring/models discussing and analysing computer simulation and the analysis of vibrating systems.

Computer Based Dynamic Analysis

Further CAD/CAM Technologies

Knowledge Based Engineering

Pencil Aided Design

Introduction to Product Life Cycle Management

Rapid Prototyping Tools and Uses

Systematic Innovation

Technologies for Sustainable Manufacture Technologies for Sustainable Products Material Selection Design for Manufacture and Assembly

KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERING (KBE) This module covers the tools and techniques used in the capture of engineering knowledge with respect to design automation.

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM) This module provides a generic introduction to the key principle and techniques encompassed within PLM. The module provides the basics necessary to initiate a small PLM project within any type of engineering enterprise.

SYSTEMATIC INNOVATION (SI) SI provides a set of innovation tools and techniques that can be applied within a framework to both business development and technical product development.

INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM TECHNOLOGIES A range of design software and manufacturing packages

will be investigated. This will enable alternative model creation strategies associated with 3D products to be demonstrated and modelled.

FURTHER CAD/CAM TECHNOLOGIES A range of design software and manufacturing packages will be investigated. This will enable complex designs to be created using advanced surface modelling techniques.

PENCIL AIDED DESIGN Introduction to drawing as an aid to object and concept visualisation and problem exploration and solving.

RAPID PROTOTYPING TOOLS AND USES Introduction to rapid prototyping, mainstream industry processes, prototype materials and applications.

Preparation of the prototype CAD model file.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURE Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness from waste minimisation to efficient use of technologies. The aim is to improve the awareness of organisations of environmental issues increasingly affecting manufacturing.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness. Product designers need to be aware of techniques and technologies to support a reduction in the environmental impact.

MATERIAL SELECTION Introduction to materials science, overview of materials properties; the design process and relationship to materials selection; approaches to materials selection.

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CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports, practical assignments, the production of artefacts and presentations.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

EMPLOYABILITY Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

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COURSE OVERVIEW With its flexible, modular approach, this course is aimed primarily at businesses’ employees-but also at other individuals-wishing to improve their learning and skills in environmental performance improvement via management, resource efficiency, waste reduction, product design and avoidance of environmental impacts.

The course provides:

KEY FACTS • The course is designed to address current and future needs for employees with environmental performance improvement skills and knowledge.

The UK Government, local regional development agencies and business groups, such as the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, have included as major parts of their regional business strategies the need for positive environmental performance improvement in industry. UK greenhouse gas reduction and energy efficiency strategies will put pressure on businesses and the general population. Consequently, industrial and commercial organisations will need staff or prospective employees to acquire professional development in the environmental arena, both in its improvement and supporting technologies.

• This is currently the only University-based programme of its kind local to the Birmingham area.

We are unique amongst local universities in offering a course that covers these topics. The CPS in Environmental Management and Technology provides a range of modules supporting the various areas businesses would need to consider when improving environmental performance. Together with the core module on environmental management, the modules cover energy surveying, renewable energy, sustainable buildings, water waste and management, waste management and recycling and sustainable technologies for both products and their manufacture. The project module allows knowledge gained during the course to be applied to a business, organisation or individual environmental improvement issue.

• We offer genuinely flexible study options.

The flexible study modes of the course allow students to progress through the modules with a study pattern suitable to their needs. This could be by traditional part-time or block attendance. Module scheduling is geared to enabling students to select modules appropriate to their own needs and career development.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Whilst there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

• An emphasis on education, not just training • An academic qualification to meet the needs of students and their employers • An opportunity to undertake a supervised project based on a business-related, environmental improvement issue • The opportunity to progress to education at a higher level.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

Learning experience / modules studied The 21st century business and service landscape will be influenced by many factors, such as economic uncertainty, global competitive pressures, stakeholder expectations and required action towards a more sustainably developed society. One important approach to addressing this is through improved education in environmental management, resource efficiency, waste reduction, product design and avoidance of environmental impacts. Through such action, forward thinking businesses and organisations will succeed in controlling costs through improved efficiency, maintaining or gaining competitive advantage, protecting shareholder equity, effectively using people, processes, and technology. The course aims to produce versatile individuals whose wide range of skills and knowledge equips them for a variety of roles in industry where the environmental arena is an increasing factor.

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CPS Environmental Management and Technology – Course Structure Diagram Students are free to select any combination of modules for the achievement of this award. Guidance on an appropriate selection of modules will be provided at enrolment.

The Course will consist of 60 credits in total made up from a selection from the following options:

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

This module is considered core to the Environmental Management and Technology CPS, providing the basic knowledge and an understanding of environmental issues, legislation and the standards and approaches relating to environmental management.

The module provides a general introduction to the range of available renewable energy technologies. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies compared to conventional fossil fuel derived energy.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

INDUSTRIAL WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT The aim of this module is to extend the understanding of the importance of managing water systems within an industrial/commercial environment and to explain how to evaluate water use and wastewater production and develop a management strategy.

Core 20 Credit Modules

Core 10 Credit Modules

Core 5 Credit Modules

Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness. Product designers need to be aware of techniques and technologies to support a reduction in the environmental impact.

CPS Project

Environmental Management

Technologies for Sustainable Products

ENERGY SURVEYING AND AUDITING

CPS PROJECT

Technologies for Sustainable Manufacture

The module provides an introduction to the energy auditing aspects of energy management. It covers the basic principles and practical aspects of undertaking industrial energy audits.

Waste Management and Recycling

TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURE

The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

Renewable Energy Sources

Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness from waste minimisation to efficient use of technologies. The aim is to improve the awareness of organisations of environmental issues increasingly affecting manufacturing.

Energy Surveying and Auditing

Sustainable Use of Buildings

Industrial Water and Wastewater Management

SUSTAINABLE USE OF BUILDINGS The aim of this module is to explore where the major environmental impacts associated with buildings occur and to explain the benefits of incorporating a sustainable design approach to buildings. It will investigate the use of sustainable methods in existing and new buildings and determine the reduction in environmental impacts and possible financial savings to enable the students to put together a design brief for a case study with sketches.

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING The module focuses on the framework for waste recycling, including the science and technology, the economics, legislative and the social and cultural aspects. Recycling systems including the technology, materials flows and the financial flows are also explored.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports, in-class tests, practical assignments, and presentations.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

EMPLOYABILITY Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEMS (FTP) .COURSE (TITLE) GOES HERE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The course has been designed to meet growing demand for the skills to reduce waste and energy.

We have designed the course to reflect the changing needs of industry and satisfy a growing demand from the food processing industry to provide employees with the knowledge and skills to reduce waste and energy.

Demand for programmes like this is expected to increase as organisations in the food processing sector seek to improve their efficiency in meeting the twin challenges of the global market and climate change agenda.

• It is a skills upgrade programme, aimed at technicians and engineers, and informed by working closely with the industry.

The course was developed in response to engagement with the West Midlands food processing sector. Initial engagement with the sector came by the University’s collaboration in the Engineers4Food project that was managed and coordinated by Food Processing Faraday with grant support from the LSC. The project developed a range of NVQ level courses delivered by regional training providers and Birmingham City University was asked to develop a course that would offer a progression route to higher education.

After extensive industry engagement, we’ve produced a skills upgrade programme designed to provide technicians and engineers working in the food processing sector with the skills and knowledge to implement process improvement initiatives that will result in substantial reductions in waste and energy.

• This innovative course is flexible, nationally recognised and offers the opportunity to progress to higher education.

There is an emphasis on providing educational programmes as opposed to training courses. Achievement on the course is recognised within the Government’s National Framework for Achievement (NfA). We use Flexible Distributive Learning (FDL) where it’s needed to reduce the need for formal student contact, and allow greater flexibility of delivery. Student progression on the course provides an opportunity for education at a higher level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

COURSE OVERVIEW This course produces personnel who will be able to play a significant role in specification, implementation and management of energy efficiency and recycling initiatives.

The programme aims to provide an understanding of: • The key concepts of and application of ‘lean’ thinking in the food processing industry • The key aspects of quality management with specific emphasis on the requirements of the food processing industry • The principle techniques and strategies used in performing energy or water surveys and audits • The opportunities where the key skills developed during the course of study can be applied to the specific problems of the food processing industry.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

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WORLD CLASS OPERATIONS The concepts, tools and techniques associated with the adoption of world class ‘lean’ operational methodologies, including the philosophy of continuous improvement.

Learning experience / modules studied

ENERGY SURVEYING AND AUDITING

The course reflects the changing needs of industry and a growing demand from the food processing industry to provide employees with the knowledge and skills to reduce waste and energy consumptions. This course produces personnel who will be able to play a significant role in specification, implementation and management of energy efficiency and recycling initiatives. It is expected that demand for this programme will increase as organisations in the food processing sector seek to improve their efficiency in meeting the twin challenges of the global market and climate change agenda.

The module provides an introduction to the energy auditing aspects of energy management. It covers the basic principles and practical aspects of undertaking industrial energy audits.

CPS Food Processing Systems – Course Structure

PRESCRIPTIVE IMPROVEMENT METHODOLOGIES

CORE MODULE

CORE MODULE

OPTIONAL MODULES

World Class Operations (10 credits)

Energy Surveying and Auditing (10 credits)

40 credits from the options listed below

QUALITY SYSTEMS AND AUDITING The module explores the need for quality systems, the development of policy, processes and procedures and the continual improvement of the system.

This module investigates business orientated quality approaches, and provides an introduction into Six Sigma methodologies-an approach to quality improvement pioneered in the USA which has found favour in many business sectors.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) The aim of this module is to develop ICT skills and techniques through the use of MS Windows operating system, MS Office application software and the development of a critical awareness of the roles of ICT in UK industry. It introduces collaborative software and virtual office tools.

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Optional 20 Credit Module

Optional 10 Credit Modules

Optional 5 Credit Modules

CPS Project

Quality Systems and Auditing

Renewable Energy Sources

The module provides a general introduction to the range of available renewable energy technologies. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies compared to conventional fossil fuel derived energy.

Prescriptive Improvement Methodologies

Waste Management and Recycling

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

Introduction to Information and Communications Technology

Introduction to Quality

The module focuses on the framework for waste recycling, including the science and technology, the economics, legislative and the social and cultural aspects. Recycling systems including the technology, materials flows and the financial flows are also explored.

Introduction to Collaborative Technologies

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY Concept of variability, data collection/sampling techniques, graphical representations, basic probability concepts, normal/binomial/Poisson distributions, visual management charts, Pareto analysis, process capability, SPC charts, management of data and quality systems.

CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions.

Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

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ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme. We encourage you to undertake self-directed study. Assessment methods include written reports, in-class tests, practical assignments, the production of an artefact and presentations.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

EMPLOYABILITY Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team, see page 2 for details.

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LEAN OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The course is designed to deliver the knowledge and skills in lean operation that are crucial to world class customer service.

Students seeking employment in the 21st century business and service landscape need to be aware that the delivery of world class customer service requires 100% quality, cost and delivery performance. This CPS is designed to embed the fundamental principles, practices and methodologies associated with the lean operation of an organisation, and offer a variety of optional modules that address environmental and social factors, all of which are underpinned by linkage to ‘people, process and technology’.

• Employers can design bespoke programmes from such varied modules that we attract students from such disparate disciplines as aerospace to fashion.

The wide variety of modules available allows for a bespoke educational programme that is often designed and supported by the students’ employer. The course provides a range of technical and transferable knowledge and skills, having a practical emphasis that has proved to be an attractive proposition to a variety of sectors that include organisations in the areas of aerospace, automotive, defence and fashion, and more recently the NHS primary healthcare sector.

• Flexible on-site delivery at your company’s premises allows for an emphasis on ‘real life’ practical work.

Our flexible delivery appeals to a wide range of people in a variety of business sectors, wanting Continued Professional Development through part-time education. The favoured mode of delivery is generally on-site at the host company’s premises. This provides many opportunities to blend the activity based learning style of course delivery with ‘real life’ practical work that simulates the work experience in a ‘business laboratory’. This practical theme is reflected in the assessment strategy, which emphasises the application of technical knowledge and skills relevant to the deployment of lean operating methodologies and continuous business improvement.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

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COURSE OVERVIEW We have a track record of over 15 years in tutoring in world class operating principles through the application of lean thinking methodologies and techniques. Our client base includes many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as major organisations.

The course reflects current topics in lean operations and key principles of waste elimination and enhanced productivity to expand customer service and satisfaction. These include: continuous improvement, waste/value stream analysis, team building, Kaizen activities such as 5S, project management, set-up reduction techniques, root cause analysis, quality tools and quality systems, Enterprise Resource Management (ERP), product lifecycle management and knowledge based engineering.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

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Learning experience / modules studied

WORLD CLASS OPERATIONS The concepts, tools and techniques associated with the adoption of world class ‘lean’ operational methodologies, including the philosophy of continuous improvement.

CPS Lean Operations – Course Structure Diagram CORE MODULE

CORE MODULES

World Class Operations (10 credits)

50 credits from the options listed below.

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM) This module provides a generic introduction to the key principle and techniques encompassed within PLM. The module provides the basics necessary to initiate a small PLM project within any type of engineering enterprise.

Award of Certificate in Professional Studies = 60 credits

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Optional 20 Credit Module

Optional 10 Credit Modules

Optional 5 Credit Modules

CPS Project

Introduction to Product Life Cycle Management

Creative Thinking

Project Management

Introduction to Collaborative Technologies

Knowledge Based Engineering

Introduction to Operations Management

Environmental Management

Enterprise Resource Planning

Prescriptive Improvement Methodologies

Introduction to Quality

Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

Developing Human Resources

Database Implementation using Microsoft Office Access

Human Factors

This module will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage projects from simple ‘to do list’ planning to more complex major projects requiring higher levels of professional management.

KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERING (KBE) This module covers the tools and techniques used in the capture of engineering knowledge with respect to design automation.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT This module is considered core to the Environmental Management and Technology CPS, providing the basic knowledge and an understanding of environmental issues, legislation and the standards and approaches relating to environmental management.

PRESCRIPTIVE IMPROVEMENT METHODOLOGIES This module investigates business orientated quality approaches, and provides an introduction into Six Sigma methodologies-an approach to quality improvement pioneered in the USA which has found favour in many business sectors.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) The aim of this module is to develop ICT skills and techniques through the use of MS Windows operating system, MS Office application software and the development of a critical awareness of the roles of ICT in UK industry. It introduces collaborative software and virtual office tools.

DATABASE IMPLEMENTATION USING MICROSOFT OFFICE ACCESS This module covers the implementation phase of an information systems development process. Using Microsoft Access as the chosen Database Management System (DBMS) students will use DBMS tools including Structured Query Language (SQL) to implement a database design.

CREATIVE THINKING The module addresses the subject of creativity with emphasis on creative thinking issues, generative and evaluation techniques and creativity strategies for both individuals and groups. How is creativity achieved and managed?

INTRODUCTION TO COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGIES This module is designed to develop distributed information sharing skills through the use of contextual collaborative software. Exposure to these tools will enable the development of a critical awareness of the role of collaborative technologies within business interactions.

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT The aim of this module is to discuss and analyse operations management and how the application of planning and analysis techniques and problem and improvement strategies is used to complement delivery of the ‘triple bottom line’.

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ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

FURTHER STUDY

This module focuses on the need to embrace a Management Information System (MIS) framework to improve and measure business performance.

The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY

EMPLOYABILITY

Concept of variability, data collection/sampling techniques, graphical representations, basic probability concepts, normal/binomial/Poisson distributions, visual management charts, Pareto analysis, process capability, SPC charts, management of data, quality systems.

Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career. This course’s breadth of subjects and embedded transferable skills extend your options beyond the more traditional manufacturing environment to other related sectors such as healthcare and finance.

DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES This module provides the opportunity to study and practise the skills required to be an effective communicator in a changing working environment.

Students are encouraged to evaluate the role of the individual within the team and identify strategies for effective interaction.

HUMAN FACTORS The module looks at the skills required to assess designs for use by human operators with specific reference to employment in restricted areas.

CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports and examinations.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • Students applying for jobs in industry, particularly manufacturing companies, need to be aware of the systems that ensure customers get what they want – to ensure 100% quality, cost and delivery performance. This course is designed to help you do just that.

• It is a flexible and relevant course. The modules available can be chosen to suit the students’ requirements – in practice this selection is often chosen by the students’ employer – as most candidates are supported by their companies. The course can also be delivered at the company’s premises, ensuring that the practical work is totally relevant to the company’s systems.

• Companies using the course have particularly benefited from sending departmental teams to learn and implement modern manufacturing systems practices. We have a track record of over 10 years of world class manufacturing training in ‘lean thinking’ techniques, which is the basis for this course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

COURSE OVERVIEW The course is aimed at employees of manufacturing companies or those keen to work in the field. Companies that benefit from our expertise include many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as major automotive, aerospace and defence contractors. Topics in the various modules include: teambuilding, Kaizen activities such as 5S, project management, set-up reduction techniques, root cause analysis, quality tools and quality systems, Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) and more.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

Learning experience / modules studied The course offers a unique diet of practical hands-on experience for a broad range of manufacturing system technologies ranging from computer aided design, to ergonomics to quality systems. The increasing integration of technology needs people who are planning production across the supply chain to be able to influence the way that manufacturing software products are used, designed, integrated and produced. The course aims to produce versatile individuals whose wide range of skills and knowledge equips them for a variety of roles in industry within the field of the manufacturing, quality and management.

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MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CPS Manufacturing Systems - Course Structure Diagram Students are free to select any combination of modules for the achievement of this award. Guidance on an appropriate selection of modules will be provided at enrolment.

The Course will consist of 60 credits in total made up from a selection from the following options:

Core 30 Credit Modules

Core 20 Credit Modules

Core 10 Credit Modules

Core 5 Credit Modules

CPS Project

CPS Project

Introduction to Product Life Cycle

Manufacturing Systems

Management Prescriptive Improvement

World Class Manufacturing

Methodologies Knowledge Based Engineering

Introduction to Quality

Digital Tools for Projects

CNC Techniques and

Decision-making tools and techniques for a variety of manufacturing problems, Analysis of the performance of material flow systems, Solution techniques to the operational scheduling of equipment and individuals in different manufacturing environments, MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP II (Networked ERP), Quality Standards for manufacturing scheduling, Facility Maintenance, Tool Maintenance.

WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING World class operational methodologies, The concepts and benefits associated with team-working, the philosophy of continuous improvement, workplace organisation and associated ‘Lean’ techniques.

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY Concept of variability, data collection/sampling techniques, graphical representations, basic probability concepts, normal/binomial/Poisson distributions, visual management charts, Pareto analysis, process capability, SPC charts, management of data, quality systems.

Methodologies

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR PROJECTS Human Factors

This module provides both a practical way to control small scale projects, and an assessment on how modern simulation tools can significantly improved the capability of manufacturing processes.

CNC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES CNC milling, CNC turning: part programming, G & M codes, canned cycles, cutter compensation, tool and wear offsets. CMMs co-ordinate measuring machines, CNC and manual types. DNC systems, probes-in process gauging, other CNC machine tools: turret presses, CNC benders, CNC laser cutters, CNC water jets, CNC cylindrical, surface and tool grinders.

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM) This module provides a generic introduction to the key principle and techniques encompassed within PLM. The module provides the student with the basics necessary to initiate a small PLM project within any type of engineering enterprise.

PRESCRIPTIVE IMPROVEMENT METHODOLOGIES This module investigates business orientated Quality approaches, and provides an introduction into Six Sigma methodologies, an approach to quality improvement pioneered in the USA which has found favour in many business sectors.

KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERING (KBE) This module covers the tools and techniques used in the capture of engineering knowledge with respect to design automation.

HUMAN FACTORS The module looks at the skills required to assess designs for use by human operators with specific reference to employment in restricted areas.

TOOL DESIGN This module delivers robust methods of maintaining manufacturing competitiveness by ensuring assumptions on manufacturing times are correctly based.

CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

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CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports, practical assignments, the production of artefacts, presentations and examination.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

EMPLOYABILITY Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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COURSE OVERVIEW FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • The course is specifically designed to meet a growing industry need for PLM skills.

The CPS in PLM has been designed to reflect the changing needs of industry and therefore it is expected that the programme will satisfy a growing demand from industry to improve PLM capabilities. Furthermore, it is expected that demand for such programmes will increase as organisations seek to improve their efficiency in meeting the twin challenges of the global market and climate change agenda.

• You’ll benefit from the University’s partnerships with prestigious global companies.

The Birmingham City University’s PTC Academy is an active member of a global network of academies that specialise in provision of professional development skills upgrade and training in collaborative enterprise technologies. Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) have more than 35,000 customers across the world.

The exceptional partnership between the university and PTC provides an opportunity for youw to study alongside professionals operating PLM systems in a range of industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding and provides opportunity for additional qualifications and experience upon graduation.

• We offer one of the few available academic PLM qualifications.

PLM systems are now recognised as key capabilities within organisations with a product and engineering focus, such as those in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and power engineering. Despite the extensive use of PLM systems throughout a wide spectrum of UK and international engineering industries, there are relatively few academic qualifications that are specifically focused on PLM methods, tools and techniques. The learning process is supported by an assessment regime to measure competency, skill and knowledge outcomes. The project module is expected to be a workplace-based activity where the knowledge and skills acquired in the taught modules can be applied within a vocational environment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

This course will equip you to play a significant role in specification, implementation and management of digital new product development platforms that provide increasingly key capabilities of any 21st century engineering business.

We cover: • Key requirements and issues of the major life cycle functions within a business • Methodology for the analysis, design, and implementation of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) projects • Commercial tools, techniques and technologies used in the provision of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) systems that are key capabilities within organisations with an engineering focus.

• A wide range of transferable and marketable skills and knowledge of the requirements of PLM systems in a range of industrial sectors.

COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

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Learning experience / modules studied The course develops knowledge and skills in the application of PLM methods, techniques, tools and technologies.

The aim is to produce versatile individuals whose wide range of skills and knowledge equips them for a variety of roles in within the Engineering Design and Manufacturing sectors that will be able to play a significant role in specification, implementation and management of digital new product development platforms that provide increasingly key capabilities of any 21st century engineering business.

CPS Product Life Cycle Management – Course Structure Diagram Diagram CORE MODULE

CORE MODULE

OPTIONAL MODULES

Introduction to Product Lifecycle Management (10 credits)

Product Lifecycle Management (10 Credits)

40 credits from the options listed below

Optional 20 Credit Module

Optional 10 Credit Modules

Optional 5 Credit Modules

CPS Project

World Class Operations

Developing Human Resource

Knowledge Based Engineering

Human Factors Manufacturing Systems Introduction to CAD/CAM Technologies Introduction to Collaborative Technologies Introduction to Quality Waste Management and Recycling Technologies for Sustainable Products Technologies for Sustainable Manufacture Enterprise Resource Planning

This module provides a generic introduction to the key principle and techniques encompassed within PLM. The module provides the basics necessary to initiate a small PLM project within any type of engineering enterprise.

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT This module introduces the tools and techniques that enable the analysis of PLM requirements to be undertaken and the design of solutions that involve business functions beyond traditional core engineering activities.

WORLD CLASS OPERATIONS The concepts, tools and techniques associated with the adoption of world class “Lean” operational methodologies, including the philosophy of continuous improvement.

KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERING (KBE) This module covers the tools and techniques used in the capture of engineering knowledge with respect to design automation.

DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES A This module provides the opportunity to study and practise the skills required to be an effective communicator in a changing working environment.

Students are encouraged to evaluate the role of the individual within the team and identify strategies for effective interaction.

HUMAN FACTORS The module looks at the skills required to assess designs for use by human operators with specific reference to employment in restricted areas.

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS Decision-making tools and techniques for a variety of manufacturing problems, analysis of the performance of material flow systems, solution techniques to the operational scheduling of equipment and individuals in different manufacturing environments, MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP II (Networked ERP), quality standards for manufacturing scheduling, facility maintenance and tool maintenance.

INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM TECHNOLOGIES A range of design software and manufacturing packages will be investigated. This will enable alternative model creation strategies associated with 3D products to be demonstrated and modelled.

INTRODUCTION TO COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGIES This module is designed to develop distributed information sharing skills through the use of contextual collaborative software. Exposure to these tools will enable the development of a critical awareness of the role of collaborative technologies within business interactions.

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY Concept of variability, data collection/sampling techniques, graphical representations, basic probability concepts, normal/binomial/Poisson distributions, visual management charts, Pareto analysis, process capability, SPC charts, management of data and quality systems.

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING The module focuses on the framework for waste recycling, including the science and technology, the economics, legislative and the social and cultural aspects. Recycling systems including the technology, materials flows and the financial flows are also explored.

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TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

EMPLOYABILITY

Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness. Product designers need to be aware of techniques and technologies to support a reduction in the environmental impact.

Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURE Environmental legislation has had a significant impact on manufacturing awareness from waste minimisation to efficient use of technologies. The aim is to improve the awareness of organisations of environmental issues increasingly affecting manufacturing.

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING This module focuses on the need to embrace a Management Information System (MIS) framework to improve and measure business performance.

CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports, in-class tests, practical assignments, presentation and the production of an artefact.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • A project is a means to achieve change and to assist an organisation or group of any type or size and in any environment to achieve a specific, measurable and time-bound outcome. Projects will vary in type, size and complexity. The CPS in Project Management provides practical understanding, knowledge and skills in project management techniques and IT technologies for developing and managing projects and project teams.

• This course is aimed at people who are in employment and who wish to develop their skills in managing projects.

It offers a unique diet of practical hands-on experience in a broad range of project management scenarios. The flexible nature of the course’s delivery means that it appeals to many different people engaged in a wide range of industrial, commercial and service sectors, wanting part-time education.

• In addition, it offers a progression route for students who have completed the project management modules from the Professional Development Certificate in Information Systems.

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COURSE STRUCTURE This is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning.

The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

Learning experience / modules studied The CPS in Project Management provides practical understanding, knowledge and skills in project management techniques and IT technologies for developing and managing projects and project teams.

CPS Project Management – Course Structure Diagram The course will consist of 60 credits in total made up from the following modules: CORE MODULE

CORE MODULE

CORE MODULE

CPS Project (20 Credits)

Managing Projects (10 Credits)

Project Management (5 Credits)

Optional 10 Credit Module

Optional 5 Credit Modules

Developing Human Resources

eApplications for Information Workers

Enterprise Project Management

Human Factors

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

COURSE OVERVIEW The programme includes a core, industry-based project module which provides an opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the course. You can then choose from a number of optional modules designed to develop your knowledge and skills in project management techniques, including PRINCE and a range of other enterprise project management tools. The inclusion of the Introduction to Prince2 module will allow you to prepare for additional certification which will add value if you wish to pursue a career as a practising Project Manager.

Introduction to Collaborative Technologies Introduction to PRINCE2

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INTRODUCTION TO PRINCE2™

This module will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and to manage enterprise scale projects with Microsoft Project.

This module is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and understanding required to undertake an effective role within a project management team using PRINCE2 methodology.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT This module will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage projects from simple ‘to do list’ planning to more complex major projects requiring higher levels of professional management

e-APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION WORKERS The aim of the module is to provide knowledge skills and understanding of internet based applications. The module topics include Browsers, Documents, Forms, and Collaboration.

ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT This module will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage enterprise scale projects with Microsoft Project Server.

DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES This module provides the opportunity to study and practise the skills required to be an effective communicator in a changing working environment.

Students are encouraged to evaluate the role of the individual within the team and identify strategies for effective interaction.

HUMAN FACTORS The module looks at the skills required to assess designs for use by human operators with specific reference to employment in restricted areas.

INTRODUCTION TO COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGIES This module is designed to develop distributed information sharing skills through the use of contextual collaborative software. Exposure to these tools will enable the development of a critical awareness of the role of collaborative technologies within business interactions.

CPS PROJECT The CPS Project provides an opportunity to develop a range of project associated skills and to integrate work over a number of different areas and so reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of real engineering problems and solutions. Particular reference will be given to commercial constraints and cost factors.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports, in-class tests, practical assignments, presentation and the production of an artefact.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

EMPLOYABILITY Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career. Subjects taught on this course, together with the embedded transferable skills, mean that employment possibilities or promotions are expected to extend to all sectors of the economy.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COURSE STRUCTURE FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 2 years

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

KEY FACTS • This course offers a route to gaining an accredited Six-Sigma orientated qualification which has greater substance and credibility than private training courses. The main aim of the course is to enable students to acquire and develop a range of skills necessary to lead business improvement. The analytical approach is based around a broad philosophy of Six Sigma – adopted by many companies in the UK, particularly where they have strong transatlantic links, such as Ford companies and their supply chain. Service companies particularly in the financial sector are increasingly embracing a Six Sigma approach.

• The Diploma is made up of five modules: Leadership; Statistical Tools; Customer Focus Design; Process Mapping and Continual Improvement.

• It’s a flexibly delivered course, offering bite-size blocks of learning. The course can be studied within a company setting and may be tailored to specific company needs.

The Diploma in Professional Studies in Quality Management is a part-time study programme aimed at providing learners with current and vocationally relevant knowledge and skills. We focus on the skills that today’s employers need, skills that will aid your personal and professional development. It is an innovative course, offering the flexible delivery of bite-size, often elective, blocks of learning. The course learning and teaching philosophy encourages active involvement and creativeness and is carefully designed to allow a diverse range of students to thrive and succeed.

Learning experience / modules studied The course reflects the current topics in quality management and the key principles concerned with improving the operational performance of an organisation by eliminating variability and waste. The course aims to produce versatile individuals with a wide range of knowledge and skills. Those successfully completing the course will be equipped to undertake and lead quality improvement initiatives.

CPS Design Technologies – Course Structure Diagram

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COURSE OVERVIEW

While there are no formal educational entry requirements for the course, a good level of general education is necessary, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

The Diploma in Quality Management is a programme of learning suited to:

Mature individuals with relevant experience, who may have had a lengthy break from study, may also be eligible for entry following an interview with the course director.

Please contact the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment on +44 (0)121 331 6400 to arrange an informal discussion.

• Those currently in employment, or seeking employment where an understanding of Six Sigma and business excellence are required • Individuals wishing to gain a professional qualification to enhance their career prospects • Those seeking to increase their breadth of skills in managing others who are engaged in business improvement activities.

Our modern, central facilities offer great communication links and valuable online services, such as free access to British Standards and other library services.

Customer Focus and Design

Philosophy and Leadership

Process Analysis and Improvement

Statistical Tools and Techniques

DPS Project

(10 Credits)

(10 Credits)

(10 Credits)

(10 Credits)

(20 Credits)

Award of Diploma in Professional Studies = 60 credits

CUSTOMER FOCUS AND DESIGN The module considers ‘customer focus’ as fundamental to the success of any originations in the global market.

It considers why it is necessary for organisations to employ techniques that scrutinise their market offerings in ensuring competitiveness and why this needs to be measured at the point of sale and over the full life cycle of their products and services.

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EMPLOYABILITY

The module will highlight and investigate the role management has in providing leadership to business improvement initiatives.

Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

PROCESS ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT The module addresses the need to analyse organisations from a systems/process perspective in the achievement of business efficiency. It also looks at specific statistical techniques used to assess capability in pursuit of excellence.

STATISTICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES A number of quality gurus and business improvement strategies call for ‘Management by Fact’. The implication is that management decisions may be made without reference to objective evidence. The purpose of this module therefore is to study not only the techniques to manipulate data but also the analytical skills necessary for rational decision-making.

DPS PROJECT The DPS project provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your ability as a practitioner and to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during your programme of study in relation to the practical achievement of an improvement focused project.

ASSESSMENT Gaining practical skills is core to this programme.

We encourage you to undertake self-directed study.

Assessment methods include written reports and examinations.

FURTHER STUDY The course provides an introduction to higher level study and also provides progression opportunities for further study/qualifications at foundation and/or degree level.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details.

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CHARTERED QUALITY INSTITUTE DIPLOMA FACULTY: Technology, Engineering and the Environment

APPLICATION: Direct to Faculty

DURATION: PT Maximum 6 years (normally 3 years)

STUDY LOCATION: City Centre Campus, Millennium Point

Learning experience / modules studied D1 - INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY

KEY FACTS • Aspiring quality professionals in all sectors of industry and public service are now studying for the Chartered Quality Institute’s Diploma in Quality [NVQ Level Five]. To address this need on a nationwide basis, Birmingham City University offers a flexible way for students to study for the CQI Diploma.

• The CQI Diploma comprises seven modules which address the key needs of quality management training today.

The course offers a cost-effective way of meeting the operational and training needs of all organisations and adds real value to the abilities of quality professionals.

• Students who achieve the CQI Diploma in Quality gain the right to use the designated letters DipQ. Completion of the Diploma also satisfies the academic requirements for CQI membership. The Diploma is not necessarily an end in itself, as progression opportunities to our MSc in Quality Management are also available.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no formal educational requirements for entering the course. However, one of the purposes of the course is to establish a level of professional competence and so we ask for a good level of general education, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

COURSE OVERVIEW This flexibly delivered course provides professional development for people who need a strategic understanding of the principles and practices of quality assurance management. The subject matter is generic-the principles and practices are relevant to the needs of organisations in any sphere of commercial activity or public service

provision. Typically, students are quality managers, however the course has proved to be beneficial to individuals working in disciplines that interface with, or support the quality function.

We offer modern facilities in a central location with great communication links and valuable online services such as free access to British Standards.

COURSE STRUCTURE* The CQI Diploma comprises seven modules which address the key needs of quality management training today. The course offers a cost-effective way of meeting the operational and training needs of organisations and adds real value to the abilities of quality professionals.

To gain the full award of a CQI Diploma in Quality, you need to study and pass six modules (the core modules D1 to D5 inclusive) plus at least one elective module.

Successful students have the right to use the designated letters DipQ. Completion of the Diploma also satisfies the academic requirements for CQI membership. However, in certain instances, you may not need to undertake the whole qualification as we may be able to accept other educational achievements as an alternative to certain modules.

Each module is ‘free-standing’ and can therefore be studied independently on a part-time basis.

Typical patterns of attendance are 15 evenings per module, contained within the University’s two semester calendar i.e. two cycles of 15 weeks per academic year.

This module provides you with an understanding of the principles of quality, encouraging and allowing an exploration of the inter-relationships of quality within the design, manufacture and use of products and services.

D2 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT This module develops your understanding of the management principles, disciplines and techniques involved in quality within an organisation.

D3 - TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES This module provides you with an understanding of the tools and techniques of quality, encouraging and allowing an exploration of the applicability and effectiveness of different quality tools and techniques within the design, manufacture and use of products and services.

D4 - COMMUNICATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT The first half of this module intends to enhance your ability to become more effective communicators by developing the transferable skills of communication and presentation.

The second half of the module introduces you to the techniques and applications of project management.

D5 - QUALITY PROJECT This module allows you to demonstrate their ability to integrate knowledge and skills, which have been acquired from modules incorporated in the Diploma.

D6 - QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT This module provides you with an understanding of the interactions of quality management systems and environmental management systems, and the application of these management systems in industry.

D7 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT This module provides you with an understanding of the application of information technology (IT) within quality management systems. The module also develops your understanding of the principles and techniques of quality management in an IT environment.

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ASSESSMENT We use a range of assessment methods throughout the course, including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. This allows us to appraise your all-round ability – and offers you the best opportunity to excel.

FURTHER STUDY Successful completion of the Diploma or certain modules within the Diploma, satisfy the academic requirements for membership of the CQI. However, previous educational achievement will be taken into account and prospective students are advised to consult with the CQI directly to establish the status of the qualifications they hold in this regard. Certain educational achievements will also be considered as exemptions from specific modules, through the process of accreditation of prior learning (APL).

EMPLOYABILITY Whether you’re starting a career or you’re an experienced professional, continuing professional development is essential. Updating your skills to keep abreast of constantly advancing new technologies and techniques is key to progressing your career.

MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact our course enquiries team. See page 2 for details. * This course is subject to change, please see our website for up-to-date information.

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mental health difficulties or specific learning difficulties.

In order to help you plan and prepare for university life, we have a range of services and equipment which can be made available to you.

At Birmingham City University we think it is important that you feel you can tell us about any disability you may have. We regard disclosure of a disability as a positive step, because once we are aware of your disability we can then try to support your individual needs.

If you have not made us aware of your disability or you feel you may have a disability please contact the Disability Service on +44 (0)121 331 5128, or email disability@bcu.ac.uk

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University policy and practice will seek to provide an environment that is free from discrimination against students, staff and others. The University and its staff will ensure that all prospective students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential.

The University will seek to prevent discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family circumstances, citizenship, social and economic status, or any other irrelevant individual differences.

For full details of the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy please visit www.bcu.ac.uk

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WALKING ROUTE FROM NEW STREET STATION

Exit M6 onto the A38(M). Follow signs to city centre and go past the first exit. Take the second exit sign-posted Ring Road and other routes (A4540). Stay in the left hand lane as you proceed up the slip road to Dartmouth Circus Roundabout. Take the first exit (left) onto Dartmouth Middleway (A4540). Proceed to the next island and take the third exit (right) onto Jennens Road. Take the second left into the Millennium Point car park on Howe Street.

Exit the main entrance of the train station and turn left, walk under the tunnel and you will end up opposite Moor Street Station. Walk past the station on Moor Street Queensway, then turn right at Island House and continue left along Albert Street into Curzon Street and Millennium Point will be on your left hand side.

FROM M5, JCT 3 (HAGLEY ROAD) – 9 MILES

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FROM M6, JCT 6 (ASTON EXPRESSWAY) – 3 MILES

Birmingham City University City North Campus Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SU Tel. +44 (0)121 331 5595 Fax. +44 (0)121 331 7994 Email. choices@bcu.ac.uk www.bcu.ac.uk/choices

Follow A456 into Birmingham for approximately 6 miles, through the tunnel at Five Ways, onto Broad Street.

Follow signs for A38 (Aston Expressway) onto Great Charles Street Queensway. Proceed under the tunnel at St Chads Queensway. Indicate left as you exit and go down to the island at the bottom. Take third exit onto James Watt Queensway. Take the second exit (Chapel Street) and follow the road round onto Bartholomew Street. Take a left onto the next junction at Albert Street, which becomes Curzon Street. The car park is accessed by turning left onto Cardigan Street, then turn left again onto Jennens Road, and take first left into car park on Howe Street.

FROM M42, JCT 6 (COVENTRY ROAD) – 11 MILES Follow A45 City Centre approximately for 7 miles. You will then reach a large traffic island (Bordesley Circus).

Follow signs for M6 into watery lane Middleway. Continue to follow signs for the M6 through the first traffic island.

At the next island, take the second exit. At the next island (Junction 15) take the first exit onto Jennens Road. Take the second left into the Millennium Point car park on Howe Street as signposted.

WALKING ROUTE FROM MOOR STREET STATION Exit the main entrance of the train station and turn right, turn right at Island House and continue left along Albert Street into Curzon Street and Millennium Point will be on your left hand side.

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