IND1332

Engineering management (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: R D Kennedy

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to engineering management: definitions and scope of engineering management. The engineering manager as project manager - establishing a project, planning a project, timing a project. Introduction to other aspects of project management: project design, project logistics, project legalities, project execution and project reporting. Use of project management software: Microsoft Project 2000. The engineering manager as productive systems designer - introduction to different types of productive systems design covering manufacturing systems and service organisations. Use of computer-based simulation software (Extend) in the design of productive systems.

Assessment: Individual assessment including examination: 70% + Assignments: 30%

Contact Hours: 22 lecture hours, 22 tutorial and project hours

Prohibitions: IND2332