Code
MGMT3000
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
Introduction
This unit provides a broad introduction to the application of management principles to engineering projects and operations. We introduce key skills and knowledge needed when joining the workforce as a practicing engineer, when working in an engineering team, and in the role of engineering manager or project manager. We explore how engineering organisations operate and the management of people and teams within such an organisation. The unit covers the key tools of project management, including planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. A strong emphasis is given to the development of management and team skills, while working in an engineering-intensive context. An introduction is also provided to some selected topics, such as strategic planning, contracts, operations, and supply chain management. In line with current research and university values, this unit strives to achieve a positive and inclusive educational environment. This supports improved academic performance, and increased confidence, and creates a greater sense of safety and belonging. Your teaching team is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning experience and requires students to take reasonable and appropriate measures to actively eliminate discrimination based on ability; cultural and social background; and diverse sex, sexuality, and gender. Link to Equity and Inclusivity web resources.
Lecture
1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Workshop
1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 apply principles of engineering management to the industrial environment, GC1, GC4, GC6
- 2 solve engineering management problems when working within multicultural, multinational and inter-disciplinary environments, GC1, GC4, GC5
- 3 create effective professional documentation, demonstrating self directed and group learning skills, and ethical behaviour GC3, GC6
- 4 develop and demonstrate responsible attitudes towards engineering professions such as listening skills, in multicultural and multinational settings, GC3, GC4, GC5
Course Learning Outcomes
- 4 Document networking information to meet technical and legal requirements; communicate concepts and technical information to lay and professional personnel in written, oral and electronic forms
- 7 Apply international standards, practices and conventions appropriate to computer systems networking
- 8 Function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team leader, recognising individual human rights
- 9 Commit to and behave in accordance with the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers
Assessment Breakdown
Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback
Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff. Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback. The assignment vehicle is being updated. The areas of ethics, SDG and law are futher developing inline with changing expectations within industry.