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:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Explain the role of the manager and the nature of management.
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 oral 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 communications
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 Assessment
100.00%
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 & deliver an oral 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
Every Week
1.00
1
Practicals
Contact
No Description
Every Week
1.00
1
Estimated Learner Hours
Non Contact
No Description
Every Week
2.00
2
Total Weekly Contact Hours
2.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Gerald Alred et al.. Handbook of Technical Writing, 11th. Bedford/St Martin's, Boston, New York, p.645.
Supplementary Book Resources
David F. Beer,David A. McMurrey. A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, Wiley, p.288, [ISBN: 9781118300275].
This module does not have any article/paper resources