Lean and Agile Manufacture

This module allows students to gain an understanding of lean and agile concepts in the manufacturing business, including its distribution chains.  Students will learn to specify, design and evaluate an appropriate lean or agile business system.

Engineering Management and Business Studies

The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of management techniques that are applicable to running an engineering company.  Students will learn to evaluate commercial risk, plan and organise engineering activities for improved company effectiveness and communicate technical and business information to ensure maximum impact.  

Product Information Systems – Product Lifecycle Management

The objectives of this module are for students to understand and critically evaluate the emerging product information systems for designers in the form of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.  Students will learn to use modern information and process modelling techniques to define the information integration and workflow requirements of a PLM configuration. 

The Innovation Process and Project Management

Students will establish a clear overview of the innovation process and an understanding of the essential elements within it. They will learn strategies for planning and carrying out innovative projects in any field.

Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context

This module provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development and to provide them with an understanding of how engineers can help manufacturing businesses develop into more sustainable enterprises.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Automation

Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, processes and technologies.  They will learn to understand and critically evaluate advanced manufacturing processes and technologies, assessing their advantages and disadvantages. 

Additive Manufacturing

The module will introduce and develop the concepts of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and demonstrate the different AM techniques available at Loughborough University. The module will emphasise the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies and highlight applications and case studies from the AM industry.

Projects

In addition to the taught modules, all students undertake an individual major project.  Part-time students normally undertake a major project that is based on the needs of their employing company.