Process & Engineering Management (BEng, L8, 60 ECTS)

Modules are delivered over 2 semesters (12 weeks per Semester) and the dissertation is completed in Semester 3, for August completion. The programme is an industrial engaged programme and is structured as follows:

Two major modules:
Applied Process Control
Project Management

Two minor modules:
Operations Management and Statistical Process Control.
A dissertation module

With regards to the Project Management module, each learner must actively meet with industry representatives, visit companies and develop a deliverable that is presented to the representative. To allow for this, the Project Management module follows an international standard, in that it is based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), a widely recognised methodology. This will ensure the structure of the deliverable is of industry standard. Also, when learners have completed the module, they will have earned teaching hours and demonstrated competence that can potentially be used for application to the professional accreditation of Project Management Professional (PMP).

With regards to the Applied Process Control module, each learner will actively work on an industrial related six sigma project with the goal of breakthrough improvement. This problem based learning (PBL) follows the DMAIC (define, measure, analyse, improve and control) six sigma methodology. The Applied Process Control module has been recognised by the Quality America Inc. Tucson AZ. This will facilitate the graduates to sit the Green Belt online examination.

Course Modules:
Engineering Project Management
Applied Process Improvement 1
Engineering Operations Management 1
Statistical Process Control 1
Applied Project Management
Applied Process Improvement 2
Engineering Operations Management 2
Statistical Process Control 2
Dissertation

**This course is now closed for applications. The next intake will be for September 2024.**

Delivery:  On-Line

Lectures delivered online Monday to Thursday evenings - 6pm to 9pm. 

Dissertation Module - (Oct 23 to June 24) 24 Weeks Wednesday 12 midday to 1pm

Some lectures are recorded and uploaded to Virtual Learning Environment.

All Lectures are on line with online subject content delivered every Monday evening for each week.

What will the time commitment be?

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

Assessment

Please note that the exams for this course will be part continuous assessment and part final sit down exam. In house exams take place weekdays, during daytime hours i.e. between the hours of 9am and 6pm. TBC closer to exam time.

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering in Process & Engineering Management (Level 8, 60 Credits)

Application Deadline - 21st June 2023

Start Date - 11th September 2023

For Academic Queries Contact: Colm Crowe

All Other Queries Contact: Dept of Flexible Learning

Tel: 061 293055

Email: springboard.midwest@tus.ie

Fees

€5,700

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - 

Applying for Course Place - 

1. Up to date CV

2. Proof of Academic Achievement.

Applying for Funding for Course Place -

1. Proof of Status - Employed/ Unemployed/ Recent Graduate/ Returner

2. Proof of Current Residence

3. Proof of PPSN

4. Proof of Eligible Nationality/ Visa

5. Proof of Residence for 3 out of last 5 Years - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018.

Please visit springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for information on eligibility requirements & Acceptable Documents. 

This programme is Springboard+ funded in 2023. Successful applicants in employment qualify for 90% Springboard+ Funding and will be liable for the balance of 10% fee of €570. Successful applicants on a qualifying DSP payment qualify for 100% funding.

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2021. It is also supported by the European Year of Skills 2023.