MBA Engineering Management

Aberystwyth University

This module introduces key concepts, theories, research and practices of corporate governance within an increasingly global context. Contemporary corporate governance codes, disclosure requirements, risk management and ethical systems are examined, with emphasis on the holistic nature of such systems and processes. The module explores auditing and accounting policy issues, with reference to international convergence in professional standards and regulatory responses to current issues. Particular attention is paid to issues of business ethics and sustainability.

This module develops a practical grasp of financial and management accounting, financial analysis and financial decision-making, relevant to the aspiring general manager. Topics include the preparation and interpretation of the principal financial statements; accounting requirements and practices for the internal planning, monitoring, management and control of a business; and business finance, including sources of finance, financial management, and stock-market analysis of performance

This module examines international strategy and operations management, including the international supply chain, an increasingly important aspect of business opportunities worldwide. The module examines techniques required for the design, operation and control of business processes and consulting, including methods for reducing supply chain risk. The module emphasizes the importance of customer/ supplier relationships, as well as the risks associated with supply chain management

The Report offers the opportunity for students to demonstrate investigative and research skills that are taught during the contact sessions of the module. The separate components include a Strategic Analysis to scope the chosen subject area and supervised research into real-world organizations.

This module investigates the ways in which the development of an organization is driven through its own people. Relevant theoretical principles and models of human resource management, organizational behaviour and leadership are considered. Specific emphasis is given to topics such as recruitment and selection, employee motivation and remuneration, organizational culture and managing change, and diversity in employment. There is an emphasis on applications using practical examples and, where possible, guest speakers will be invited to provide case studies

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1. ??Independently demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the essential features of the project management process to engineering management functions for a range of different scenarios. 2. Critically compare various project planning techniques and to apply these techniques to create detailed project plans for given scenarios.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Critically evaluate the strategic quality management issues of an engineering business. 2. Develop and present a balanced, considered, professional argument of the strengths and weaknesses of QA management strategies and statistical control methods. 3. Apply contemporary quality improvement techniques such as Forensic Engineering and Six Sigma to given production challenges.