Advanced Manufacturing: Technology & Systems (Taught)

Manufacturing and engineering are thriving sectors at the heart of the UK economy. They generate jobs, promote economic growth and increase global trade.
Manufacturing engineers therefore play a vital role in integrating technology and management within the sector to achieve added value and deliver superior performance.

This course is designed for: graduates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, design or business who wish to develop their manufacturing expertise. This course is ideal for graduates wishing to transfer smoothly and effectively to a career in the manufacturing sector of industry; established manufacturing engineers, designers and managers working in the industry who are facing new challenges and increased areas of responsibility. New disruptive technologies also present a significant opportunity for existing professionals to further develop their career in advanced manufacturing technology systems

Compulsory classes: Strategic Technology Management, Manufacturing Automation, Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, Advanced Forming and Technology Systems, Advanced Materials and Production Technology, Industrial Group Project, Postgraduate Individual Project.

Elective classes: Mechatronic Systems Design Techniques, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma, Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing, Systems Thinking and Modelling, Project Management.