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ME50326: Managing product development

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2016/7
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 120
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 50%, EX 50%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • 2000 Word Individual Written Assignment (CW 50%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:

* To introduce models of product development, technical change and innovation
* To consider strategic, cultural, organisational and technological aspects of product development.
* To demonstrate various aspects of managing innovative product development
* To provide awareness of contemporary product development drivers and trends

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to:
* Critically assess product development and innovation models;
* Identify the key elements of successful products
* Describe phases of product & technology evolution.
* Outline strategic, organisational, human and cultural factors that should be taken into account when developing products for a global market.
* Describe innovative approaches for product development.

Skills:
Problem solving; working independently; group work; presentation skills; written communication, reflective practice.

Content:
Examples of successful products and best practice.
Product development: historical and cultural context.
Strategic aspects of product development
Managing the design process
Innovative approaches such as: agile product development; eco-design; open innovation
Topics for self study that could be examined.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ME50326 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

School of Management

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