Course summary
This degree is designed for STEM graduates who aspire to a leadership position in high-tech, high-growth, globally operating companies. Technology Management is of strategic importance to companies and governments worldwide and is essential for national competitiveness and prosperity. This course focuses on emerging technologies and the approaches, tools and techniques to manage these technologies in a global, collaborative environment. You will gain the expertise to manage the development, acquisition and operation of technology, and to contribute to the management of international operations. The programme aims to create flexible individuals who can analyse business opportunities, operationalise technologies, and innovate in ways of working. This course is pending accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Modules
Core modules
- Technology Management
- Emerging Technologies for Business
- Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering
- Managing Innovation and Change
- International Joint Ventures
- Technology Consultancy
- Project Planning, Management and Control
- Global Business Environment
- Collaborative Product Development
- Product Design and Development Management
- Supply Chain Integration
- Organisations, People and Performance
- eCommerce
- The Virtual Factory
- The Digital Workplace
Assessment method
This course has two components – a taught component and a research component (dissertation) each accounting for 50% of your time and effort. For the taught component, we blend lectures with seminars, syndicate exercises, simulations, and case studies. Each module is delivered intensively over one full week or two half weeks, and classes are deliberately kept small to encourage interaction. Larger scale lectures are delivered for some modules and are backed up by seminar and syndicate activities. Our module leaders have extensive industry experience. Guest speakers from industry also contribute regularly, bringing real-world insight into your learning experience.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Entry requirements
Mid 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject. Graduates from other backgrounds who have been working within a technology environment will be considered on a case by case basis. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band A IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0 International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements There are no additional requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL