Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Civil Engineering
Partner College and School Birmingham Business School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Eng. Civil Engineering with Business Management Full-time
Programme Code 5427
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The aim of this programme is to produce Civil Engineers who are equipped to work effectively in a professional and managerial capacity, for example in design, construction or research and development. BEng Civil Engineering with Business Management graduates should be able to contribute specialist skills to such activities. They should also have developed the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin their education and continuing professional development. The Programme consists of 80 credits per year of Civil Engineering, and 40 credits per year taught by the University of Birmingham School of Business. BEng Civil Engineering with Business Management graduates will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of Civil Engineering and other important specialisms. Some of their knowledge and understanding will be at the forefront of the discipline. Graduates will also have a broad, analytical and integrated understanding of business and management. They will have studied the management of organisations, and the changing external context in which they operate. Typical BEng Civil Engineering with Business Management graduates will be able to make sound judgements in the absence of complete information, with an awareness of the context in which they work. They will be self-motivating, and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary to take responsibility for their continuing personal and professional development. They will only need to complete a matching section to have the education to qualify as a chartered engineer. The high level of numeracy and the business management knowledge of BEng Civil Engineering with Business Management graduates, and their skills in problem solving, team working, and communication and information technology, equip them to begin successful careers within the process and allied industries and in other sectors of the economy, whilst contributing to business and society at large.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. a broad knowledge and understanding of the important principles underpinning Civil Engineering and Business Management

2. a knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Engineering and in business situations

3. a knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Civil Engineering, and their limitations

4. knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies

5. an understanding of important concepts from other Engineering disciplines and subjects outside engineering

6. a knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occurring engineering materials

7. demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external context in which they operate, and how they are managed

8. an awareness of ethical and social issues related to engineering, and of professional responsibilities

Lectures [1-8]

Tutorials, problem classes and group work [1-8]

Web-based and conventional guided learning [1-8]

Laboratories [1,6]

Computer-based workshops [2,4]

Group design work [4,7,8]

Independent work [4,7,8]

Enquiry Based Learning [1-8]


Unseen and open book examinations [1-8]

Problem solving exercises [1-8]

Oral presentations [4]

Computer-based exercises [2,4]

Written reports [1-8]
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving familiar Civil Engineering problems

2. model and analyse routine engineering systems, processes and products

3. search for information for solving a problem, and present it for discussion

4. consider given information and extract that which is pertinent to a routine problem

5. develop a conceptual design to a meet a client’s brief and be able to modify an existing design

6. apply engineering and business management techniques to design and problem solving taking account of typical technical risks, with some grasp of commercial risk

7. take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner

8. using computer based engineering tools to gather data, solve standard problems and display the result

9. using laboratory instrumentation appropriately

10. conduct prescribed laboratory experiments, and draw limited conclusions

11. undertaking routine practical or simulation tests of a design solution and comment [not applicable to Civil Engineering]

12. working safely and promoting safe practice

13. making acceptable presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways using a range of media, including business reports

14. managing time and resources effectively

15. working as part of a team

16. independent learning

17. developing a personal plan of work to meet a deadline and identify the main external constraints

18. sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
Lectures [1-7, 18]

Tutorials, problem classes and group work [1-7]

Web-based and conventional guided learning [1-7]

Computer-based workshops [1-3, 13-18]

Group design work [1-7, 13 - 18]

Independent design work [1-7, 13-18]

Enquiry Based Learning [1-7]

Computer-based workshops [8, 13, 18]

Laboratories [8-10,12, 18]

Problem classes [18]

Guided Study [13, 14, 16-18]
Unseen and open book examinations [1-7]

Problem solving exercises [1-4,6]

Oral presentations [3, 13]

Computer-based exercises [1-6]

Group design reports [1-7, 13-18]

Independent design reports [1-7, 13-18]

Computer-based exercises [8]

Laboratory reports [8-10,12, 18]

Personal Study Project report [13, 14, 16-18]

Peer assessment [13-17]