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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Engineering with
management
COURSE CODE:
PLACES 2011:
POINTS 2010:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR038
20
390
B.Sc. (Ing.)
SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Leaving Certificate
HC3
Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C Mathematics
See also:
TR032: Engineering, page 126
What is Engineering with
management?
Engineering with management is an exciting and wide-ranging
engineering programme that is broad in scope and aims to
develop both the technical and business aspects of engineering.
Engineers are problem-solvers. They apply their practical and
analytical skills to highly complex and varied problems. In
almost every human endeavour, an engineer has been involved
somewhere. They have created the designs and systems to
make everything from:
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gliders to space craft
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ball-point pens to laser printers
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matchbox cars to F1 racing cars
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wheelchairs to artificial joints for the human body
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yachts to the Airbus A380
However, in today’s market, a qualification in engineering
must also reflect the global commercial outlook of companies.
Engineers are in demand because they are seen as people who
can contribute greatly to productivity and competitiveness in the
world marketplace.
Engineering with management is concerned with the analysis,
design, improvement, installation and management of integrated
systems of people, finances, materials and equipment. It draws
upon specialised knowledge in the principles and methods
of engineering analysis and design, together with a number
of disciplines such as the management of people, finances,
sales, marketing, production, project management and
communications.
Is this the right course for you?
Do you like the creative, analytical, problem-solving focus of
engineering? Do you like the diversity of engineering? Perhaps,
though, you see your professional life more involved with
running a company, managing projects, or being a consultant?
If any of these describes you, then you should consider this
course. The diversity and flexibility of this course will give you
endless possibilities in your professional life, both in what you do
and how you do it. As well as providing the core competencies
for employment in research, manufacturing, production, design
and engineering consultancy, the breadth of course equips
graduates to compete favourably with general graduates for
careers in the business and financial sectors.
A key feature of the Engineering with management
programme is that the class size is capped at 20 students.
This reflects a core belief in the value of small-group teaching
and hands-on exercises, and delivered through active learning
strategies implemented by our world class staff.
Course overview
The course is a fully accredited professional engineering degree
that produces graduate engineers capable of working in the
competitive environment of world-class manufacturing. To
achieve this, the syllabus integrates management subjects
with a proven engineering programme.
Approximately 80% of the syllabus comprises engineering
subjects such as design, automation, computer simulation/
modelling, bio-engineering and materials. The remaining 20%
comprises management subjects such as marketing, finance,
quality systems, operations strategy, and human resources
management, amongst others.
The syllabus is ambitious and diverse and will appeal to
students who wish to broaden a traditional engineering degree
with business and management skills.
Students in the Engineering with management programme have
the option of completing a 4 year bachelor level degree (B.Sc.)
or proceeding (subject to satisfactory performance in their third
year) to a 2-year Masters cycle, resulting in a 5 year Masters
level degree (M.A.I.).
What will you study?
The course is structured around themes that are developed over
the four years. These themes are:
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General engineering
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Business
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Design
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Materials science
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Manufacturing engineering
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Management science
Throughout the course, a strong emphasis is placed on group
projects, case studies and teamwork.