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 M.Eng. Civil Engineering with Business Management Full-time
Programme Code 5428
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This information is to be supplied
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 comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the important principles underpinning Civil Engineering and Business Management

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

3. an extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Civil Engineering, and their limitations, including a critical awareness of current issues and future prospects at the forefront of the discipline

4. a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the design process and design methodologies

5. a good understanding of concepts from other Engineering disciplines

6. some knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occurring engineering materials and functional products

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

8. a knowledge of ethical and social issues related to engineering and business management, 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]
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:
9. selecting and using appropriate ICT, recognising the capabilities and limitations of computer based methods for engineering problem solving

10. selecting and using laboratory instrumentation appropriately and effectively

11. conducting laboratory experiments, adapting experimental procedures to novel situations if necessary, analysing experimental data in detail, and drawing comprehensive conclusions

12. planning and executing practical or simulation tests of design solutions, and presenting a report containing critical analysis of the results and recommendations for action

13. communicating effectively and persuasively to technical and non-technical people using a range of media, including business reports

14. optimising use of resources and time

15. undertaking most of the technical roles within a team, which may be multidisciplinary, and managing creative processes in self and others

16. learning independently, acquiring new skills, including at the forefront of knowledge

17. For the MEng Civil Engineering with Business Management Programme, including a year abroad there is an additional Programme Outcome: adjust to a new culture, living abroad, and possibly working in a language other than English

Computer-based workshops [17,20]
Laboratories [17-19,21,22]
Individual research project [17-19,21,22]
Lectures [28]
Problem classes [28]
Computer-based workshops [23,28]
Group design work [23-28]
Independent design work [23-28]

Computer-based exercises [16,19]
Laboratory reports [16-18,20]
Group design reports [23-28]
Independent design reports [23-28]
Oral presentations [23]
Laboratory and research project reports [24, 26-28]
Successful completion of Year Abroad [29]