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 Academic Year: | 2017/8 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 50%, EX 50% |
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| 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. |
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ME50326 is Compulsory on the following programmes:School of Management
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