Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C1602
Module Title: Management and Communications
Title: Management Fundamentals and Communications
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Edmond Tobin
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is introduce the students to management fundamentals and to provide them with the communications skills required of an engineer to produce reports.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the role of the manager within a management system.
LO2 Describe the context of management in business environments and apply this knowledge to business situations.
LO3 Make ethical and informed decisions regarding the presentation of technical material.
LO4 Prepare written documents in order to communicate technical information to a varied readership.
LO5 Prepare presentations for the purposes of communicating technical information to a varied listenership.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
None
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Management
Role and nature of management. Functions of management. Management skills.
Management Theory
Business environments and planning tools (Task Factors. Macro Factors. PESTEL framework. SWOT Analysis. 7S. BCG Matrix. GE Matrix. Porter's 5 Forces.) Product Life Cycle.
Introduction to Communciations
The role of communications in engineering.
Ethics
Ethical decisions in engineering. Case studies. Code of Ethics. Copyright. Referencing. Plagiarism.
Written communications
Effective technical writing. Forms of technical writing (e.g. memos, instructions, specifications, formal reports). Research & preparation. Effective use of word processing & graphing tools.
Presentations
Effective presentations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will submit written assignments.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will research and deliver a presentation.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Other forms of assessment include class tests.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gerald Alred et al.. (2016), Handbook of Technical Writing, 11th. Bedford/St. Martin's, Boston, New York, p.645.
  • David Beer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, David McMurrey, Austin Community College.. A guide to writing as an engineer, New York, N.Y; John Wiley and Sons, INC, p.xiv, 274 :, [ISBN: 9781118300275].
  • David Boddy. (2014), Managment, 6th. Pearson, p.685, [ISBN: 9781292004471].
  • Siobhán Tiernan,Michael Morley,Edel Foley. (2013), Modern Management, Gill Education, p.384, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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