Automotive Technology Management

Starts: March

Duration: 2 - 3 years part-time

Course overview:
This course specifically combines the strengths of Cranfield University in technology, management and engineering to provide a learning experience which is directly focused on the needs of tomorrow's automotive technology managers.

By exposing delegates to a broad range of technology disciplines, management practices and different organisational and cultural perspectives, the course aims to empower delegates to see the 'big picture' and to appreciate the different factors required for effective technology management within the context of the international automotive industry.

With a teaching emphasis on 'real-world' case studies, the course aims to improve the decision making and strategic problem solving skills of all delegates.

Course content:

Structure:

The programme format follows the established teaching methods currently employed within the University's Executive MBA. The part-time MSc programme requires each delegate to study 12 modules. Within each module there is a strong emphasis on delegate participation through group work and syndicate exercises in conjunction with presentations from leading experts from commerce, industry and academia.

Modules:

• Fundamentals of Automotive Technology Management
• Advanced Powertrain Systems
• Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Vehicle Systems and Advanced Driver Aids
• Project Management
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Automotive Systems Engineering
• Advanced Materials and Lightweight Structures
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Personal and Professional Development

Research Project:

Each delegate is required to plan, conduct and report on a programme of research into one or more aspects of automotive technology management, with components of both management and technology being compulsory. The delegates are expected to demonstrate their skills at solving technological and management problems directly related to their discipline. The research topic will be defined in collaboration with an allocated research project supervisor from the academic teaching team, and draw on the delegates own automotive background. It is expected that the delegate will take some role in initiating and guiding the project.

Assessment:

Each module is assessed by means of a post-module assignment, and/or written examination. In total, the taught element contributes 60% of the MSc assessment. The remaining 40% of the final assessment is based on the individual research project. The subject of this project can be chosen to match the research needs of the sponsoring organisation and/or the career aspirations of the delegate.

Entry requirements:

A 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering or science discipline and at least two years' work experience within the automotive industry.

English Language Requirements - Our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.

Funding:

With the majority of delegates already employed within the automotive sector, industrial sponsorship constitutes the main source of funding for the programme.

Want to know more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details, E: enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk, T: +44 (0)1234 758008

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