Basic HTML Version
Engineering, Mathematics and Science
138
for employment in research, manufacturing, production, design
and engineering consultancy, the breadth of course equips
graduates to compete favourably with general graduates for
careers in the business and financial sectors.
A key feature of the Integrated engineering with management
programme is that the class size is capped at 20 students.
This reflects a core belief in the value of small-group teaching
and hands-on exercises, and delivered through active learning
strategies implemented by our world class staff.
Course overview
The course is a fully accredited professional engineering degree
that produces graduate engineers capable of working in the
competitive environment of world-class manufacturing. To
achieve this, the syllabus integrates management subjects with
a proven engineering programme.
Approximately 80% of the syllabus comprises engineering
subjects such as design, automation, computer simulation/
modelling, bio-engineering and materials. The remaining 20%
comprises management subjects such as marketing, finance,
quality systems, operations strategy, and human resources
management, amongst others.
The syllabus is ambitious and diverse and will appeal to students
who wish to broaden a traditional engineering degree with
business and management skills.
Students in the Integrated engineering with management
programme have the option of completing a 4 year bachelor
level degree (B.Sc.) or proceeding (subject to satisfactory
performance in their third year) to a 2-year Masters cycle,
resulting in a 5 year Masters level degree (M.A.I.).
What will you study?
The course is structured around themes that are developed over
the four years. These themes are:
n
General engineering
n
Business
n
Design
n
Materials science
n
Manufacturing engineering
n
Management science
Throughout the course, a strong emphasis is placed on group
projects, case studies and teamwork.
Five Year Masters in Engineering
The B.Sc. degree programme is based on a 4-year programme
comprising both technical engineering subjects and a significant
business and management component. Students who achieve a
satisfactory academic standard in their 3rd year may proceed to
a 2 year Masters cycle, which will lead to the award of an M.A.I.
(Masters in Engineering) degree. Those students who choose to
graduate after four years with the B.Sc. degree will require additional
qualifications (e.g. further/alternative post-graduate study) to be
eligible for professional accreditation with Engineers Ireland.
3 principal routes are available:
n
The entire 4th year is taken abroad at an approved partner
university, after which students return to TCD and complete
their studies with an appropriate range of advanced level
modules and a substantial
research-based project.
n
An extended period (approximately 6-8 months) in the 4th
year is spent at either an approved partner university, or in a
formal industrial placement
, after which students return to
TCD and complete their studies with an appropriate range of
advanced level modules and a substantial
research-based
project.
n
An integrated 2 year cycle based in TCD, comprising an
approved combination of project work and lectures.
Assessment
Assessment is by written examination, continuous assessment
(laboratory and tutorial assignments) and project work.
Some courses, such as design, are assessed completely by
continuous assessment.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme will have a wide range of skills
that will allow them to excel quickly in both the engineering
and engineering management fields. Graduates will be suited
to jobs in the high-tech sector (e.g. computer, aerospace,
pharmaceutical, electronic) as well as traditional manufacturing
(e.g. design, fabrication, assembly). They often work as
project managers on teams with design and test engineers,
managers, financial controllers, marketing and sales people.
The qualification is also well suited to those who wish to pursue
careers in project management and management consultancy
as well as in the broader business and financial sectors.
Graduates will be able to adapt to a wide range of careers and
working environments. Career opportunities are extremely
broad, but the following list may give some idea of the range
of options available. Past graduates are currently working in
IBM, Intel, Project Management Group, JP Morgan, Davies
Stockbrokers, Wyse Pharmaceuticals, Denis Woods Forensic
Engineers, PWC Accountancy, Accenture, Reckitt Benckiser.
Further information
E-mail:
Tel: + 353 1 896 1383
