MULTIMEDIAUNIVERSITY OF KENYA

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
P. O. BOX 15653 00503, NAIROBI, KENYA. MAGADI ROAD, Tel. +254 20 207139, Fax: +254 20 2071247

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

CURRICULUM

FOR

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

MAY 2013, NAIROBI

1. INTRODUCTION Engineering Management is the art and science of planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directing and controlling activities which have a technological component. Engineering Management is rapidly becoming recognized as a professional discipline. Engineering managers are distinguished from other managers by the fact that they possess both an ability to apply engineering principles and a skill in organizing and directing technical projects and people in technical jobs. This program equips individuals to handle diverse management responsibilities that require knowledge in finance, systems thinking, operations, human resources and the design and management of the supply chain. The course balances academic theory with practical opportunities to demonstrate engineering management capabilities and deliver real solutions through assignments and projects. Aims -The program is aimed at engineering professionals who have become managers or are currently in a senior technical role and are aspiring to a management position as part of their future career in the Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology sector with the following objectives: Widen their knowledge and understanding of a range of current and developing engineering management issues. Develop an understanding of management principles and practices and how they are effectively implemented at a senior and strategic level. Develop an advanced understanding of the key strategic issues involved in developing and implementing engineering projects and solutions. The program is intended to benefit a wide range of participants, in particular: Engineering and technology graduates who aspire to management positions. Established engineers working in industry and faced with the challenge of new areas of responsibility following promotion to management positions. Managers working with engineering organizations who have the technical knowledge and skills but need to broaden their experience and update their expertise. Others with engineering, technology or appropriate business backgrounds, working in advisory, consultancy or research roles, who need to familiarize themselves with engineering management principles and practices. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this programthe students will have achieved the following: An appreciation of the management of engineering businesses and an awareness of the external factors affecting them. An explanation of how current management theories and practices are relevant to achieving corporate competitive advantage. A wider understanding of the structures of engineering organizations and the role, relationships and behavior of individuals and groups undertaking engineering activities. An understanding of the way in which finance and assets are managed within the business. An appreciation of the concepts and principles of marketing and customer care. A clear appreciation of the impact of quality in engineering organizations. The ability to develop a corporate strategy for successfully achieving an engineering driven change by applying current concepts, theories, research and the key issues of engineering management. In addition to the above learning outcomes in the following skills will be transferred: Problem solving using a variety of techniques.

Project management tools including network analysis software and Gantt charts. Team building and motivation. Research, surveys and analytical skills including strategic and financial analysis. Demonstration of improved verbal and written communications. Enhancement of relevant IT skills.

In summary the program is designed to enable engineers to develop the engineering management abilities, skills, and knowledge required in a modern engineering environment. Career Opportunities Engineering in real industrial life is in transition to management. There has been a shift from the old traditional ways of managing people, projects, technology, and/or finance to more modern and advanced engineering and management techniques. The Master of Engineering Management program recognizes this fact and equips engineers with the managerial component that is needed in this global transition, enhancing your engineering knowledge and specialization at the same time. This program is relevant to all engineering sections of industry and is of utmost importance to those who plan to work at a managerial level. Course Duration The course duration is four academic semesters full-time. The first two semesters will be devoted to the teaching element of the course that consists of nine modules; delivery will be by a combination of lectures, tutorials and group/seminar work. The last two semesters will be spent undertaking the research project. Assessment is by a combination of assignments and examinations. Course Content YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE : MEM 3111 MEM 3112 MEM 3113 MEM 3114 Reliability Maintenance and Quality Management Manufacturing Systems and Economic Analysis Organisational Behavior and Design Engineering Project Management (3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits)

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO MEM 3121 Systems Modelling and Simulation MEM 3122 Accounting and Financial Management MEM 3190 Research Methodology and proposal writing Optional Module (Group A: Management) Optional Module (Group B: Engineering) YEAR TWO, SEMESTER THREE: MEM 3213 Seminars MEM 3391 Research Project I (3 credits) (3 credits) (2 Credits) (3 Credits) (3 Credits)

(1 Credit) (6 Credits)

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER FOUR: MEM 3392 Research Project II Total

(9 Credits) 42 Credits

OPTIONAL MODULES (2 MODULES) Group A: Management (Select one module) MEM 3121E Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management MEM 3122E Management in Engineering Enterprises MEM 3123E Global Manufacturing MEM 3124E Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group B: Engineering (Select one module) MEM 3125E Advanced Manufacuring Measurement MEM 3126E Sustainable Design and Manufacture MEM 3127E Human factors in Design MEM 3128E Systems Engineering

(3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits)

(3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits) (3 credits)

Compulsory modules MEM 3111 Purpose: Main topics of study: principles of systems engineering; modelling and analysis of discrete systems; material flow systems (assembly lines, transfer lines, serial systems, shop scheduling, flexible manufacturing, group technology, facility layout); machine setup and operation sequence; material handling systems; general modelling approaches (queuing models); process simulation and data analysis, enterprise operations; supply chain and logistics-reverse logistics modelling concepts. MEM 3112 Purpose: This module looks at advanced aspects of (a) Manufacturing Processes including description, analysis and classification of basic manufacturing processes; process capabilities, recent advances and developments, assembly systems, automation, robotics and CNC machines, CAD/CAM application, (b) Production Operations including Plant layout, Group Technology, Cellular Manufacturing and Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Lean manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, KANBAN, JIT, 5S, seven wastes, Poke Yoke, Value Chain, supply chain management and outsourcing and design reuse. Inventory control and MRP, and quality control. (c) Design for Manufacture and Process selection: including the relationship between design features and process capabilities, manufacturing system selection to produce a given design and (d) Economics for Manufacture: including Inventory Costing, Economic Order Quantities, Costing machine tool selection and cost of production strategy; Time value of money, equivalence and compound interest; Nominal and effective interest Present and future worth; Internal rate of return and minimum acceptable rate of return (MARR); Incremental rate of return analysis; Inflation and deflation; Financing, Payback period and sensitivity analysis, Uncertainty and risk analysis; Retirement and replacement analysis; Depreciation; Income taxes; Break-even analysis; Cost/benefit analysis MEM 3113 Purpose: Organisational Behavior and Design (3 credits) Manufacturing Systems and Economic Analysis (3 credits) Systems Modelling and Simulation (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of organizational structures, human behavior and the management of people in organizations. It allows students to examine different perspectives on managing people and designing organizations, and to understand the determinants of interpersonal and team interactions in organizational environments. Attention focuses on the major theoretical, conceptual and empirical contributions relevant to designing organizations, and understanding and managing human behavior within organizations. Case studies are used to assist students to relate content material to practical management. Objectives :On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: i) Demonstrate a sound understanding of the prominent theories, concepts and models that are used to understand and analyze human behavior in organizations, as well as an appreciation of their implications for practical management ii) Apply conceptual knowledge of theory and models relevant to teamwork and group functioning in organizations iii) Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the organizational design features that influence effectiveness and the contingencies that impact on the structure of organizations iv) Display a working understanding of organizations as institutions including issues of structure, power, politics, leadership and change v) Solve applied problems related to organizational design and behavior, and to identify appropriate management strategies. vi) Synthesis and critically examines theoretical and empirical information relating to organization, their structure and functioning, and implications for human behavior. Content: The topics in this course include but are not limited to the following: Individual behavior; Personality and Individual Differences; Values, Ethics and Organisational Effectiveness; Motivation and Job Design; Groups and Teams; Leadership and Governance; Power and Influence; Persuasion, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution& Transformation; Organisational Culture and Climate; Organisational Structure and Design; Organisational Change and Development; motivation and managing high performing teams; managing change and designing organizations that support creativity and innovation; the nature and strategic role of human resource management; developments in management theory for business performance management MEM 3114 Engineering Project Management (3 credits)

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of how to manage and conduct Engineering Projects, and advanced techniques and strategies for Project Management, including management tools, finacial management, and reporting methods and team building. Objectives i) Provide an understanding of the need to incorporate cost considerations throughout the design and execution of a project and to manage within realistic constraints of time and budget. ii) Apply engineering project management techniques by using computer tools such as OpenProj and spreadsheets. iii) Develop and communicate projects in a consolidated project management plan that considers, client interface, governance, organizational structure and resources to

assist in the management and control of projects to achieve targeted key performance indicators Learning Outcomes i) Demonstrate appropriate project management principles and techniques during all stages of project Lifecycle, triple constraints of cost, time and specification, project organization. ii) Determine project selection criteria. iii) Formulate project plans, including the planning of resources and time. iv) Evaluate and manage risk. v) Examine the techniques of project monitoring including use of earning value Content:Project definition and Selection;Project evaluation, project organizational structure, initiation and financing; Engineering economic analysis - project selection, the role of the project manager, project organization, planning, budgeting and estimation, scheduling, resource allocation, control and earned value, risk, project termination. Selection and allocation of physical and human resources, project planning systems, cash flow forecasting, methods of project control and performance analysis. Interpersonal behavior and team development, contractual issues, commissioning and maintenance; Parallels between Project Management and Entrepreneurship; Engineering Ideas and Opportunity;Feasibility and Testing Business Concepts;Patents and intellectual property; Advanced techniques and strategies for Project Management,team building; Contract law and health and safety; Project auditing to establish performance and project closure; management and controlling of resources and budgets; contract specification and approvals; risk and safety management systems;procurement and planning, environmental management; The expected value and Monte Carlo techniques are used as tools to refine project decisions based on the risk evaluation MEM 3121 Purpose: This module aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of modern quality assurance which underpin the discipline, and their applications in engineering, manufacturing and enterprises. Content The history and nature of quality management; TQM; views of the gurus and ISO 9000; problem solving tools; Benchmarking; Quality function deployment; Poka Yoke; Statistical process control; Failure modes and effects analysis; Significance testing; Design of experiments and Taguchi methods. The module also aims to provide a professional working knowledge of the reliability engineering techniques that the students can apply to improve the maintenance, the maintainability and the safety of an industrial plant. The module also seeks to explain the purpose of maintenance within an organization and to review the development of its principles and techniques, thus enabling the students to develop a structured strategy for maintaining complex industrial plant. MEM 3122 Purpose: Accounting and Financial Management (3 credits) Reliability Maintenance and Quality Management (3 credits)

This course introduces accounting and financial management to non-accountants. It aims to provide an understanding of the main accounting concepts and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision making and the achievement of business goals. Objectives: On successful completion of this course students will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the main principles behind the preparation and interpretation of financial statements; Analyze the cash flow, financial performance and financial position of a business using published financial statements; Explain the ways in which accounting contributes to financial management and apply this knowledge Apply cost-volume-profit analysis; Apply cost accounting concepts in management decision making; Construct and analyze budgets; Demonstrate knowledge of the application of capital budgeting methods and describe the sources of financing. Content The topics in this course include the following: the nature and strategic role of Financial Management including sources of finance; Introduction to accounting and financial management; Measuring and reporting financial position, financial performance and cash flow cycles,measures of liquidity, working capital; Accounting and reporting for limited companies; Cost-volume-profit and marginal analysis; Cost accounting and reporting systems; Budgeting and budgetary control; Capital budgeting; Financial decision making; Financial feasibility: breakeven analysis; contribution; sensitivity analysis. Principal financial statements: key definitions; structure and layouts. Operating performance: relationships between the balance sheet and Profit and Loss (P&L) account; key ratios. Investment appraisal: principles and techniques. Financial analysis: key concepts and ratios. Business Plan based on resource and cost estimation; financial auditing and fraud detection. MEM 3121E Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management Purpose: The main topics of study: logistics and supply chain management an introduction; managing material flow (the physical distribution and control of goods); the role of information systems (eCommerce) in developing and enhancing supply chain management; supply chain relationships; the customer service dimension; time based competition; the Global Supply chain; managing the supply chain of the future. MEM 3122E Management in Engineering Enterprises Purpose: This module will explore what it means to be an effective manager in an engineering enterprise. It will act as a capstone module in that it will bring together aspects of the other taught modules and explore how these can be best utilized in real engineering situations. (3 credits) (3 credits)

Content The module will cover: The nature of engineering enterprises; The professional engineer and manager; The challenges of working in an engineering business; Organisational understanding; Communication and team building; Leadership in engineering enterprises; Ethics and professional responsibility; Developing the appropriate skills MEM 3123E Global Manufacturing Purpose: Main topics of study: enterprise systems for supporting the product manufacturing, and development and Lifecycle; the marketing/services/ supply chains and their interface; eManufacturing and operations; digital enterprise technology (DET); virtual organizations and integration; selection and use of DET and manufacturing tools; global manufacturing implementation issues and methodology; global manufacturing concept, methodology and implementation issues; case studies on global manufacturing operations and best practices. MEM 3124E Entrepreneurship and Innovation Purpose: Entrepreneurship refers to the process of developing new business ventures, or growing existing ones. Central to this activity are entrepreneurs: innovative and risk-taking individuals who seek to bring about change and new opportunities, both for themselves and for the business communities in which they operate. Such persons play a vital important role in commerce, trade, and economic growth in many nations, through the practice of innovation. The course provides a framework for understanding the process of creating and managing innovative organizations. This involves examining methods of analyzing new venture opportunities and ideas; approaches to assessing and acquiring resources; strategies for acquiring existing businesses; as well as developing knowledge and competency in meeting the unique challenges of managing and marketing a growing organization.The subject also examines the definition of an entrepreneur as an innovator who recognizes and seizes opportunities; converts those opportunities into workable/marketable ideas; adds value through effort, money and skills; assumes the risk of the competitive marketplace to implement these ideas; and realize the rewards from these efforts.Firms that have successfully and systematically created such capabilities will be used as case studies. Objectives - On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Critically discuss and analyze the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation. Demonstrate an ability to engage in entrepreneurial and innovative processes. Create, analyse and critically evaluate new business models. Discuss how to create a well-structured and concise innovation plan. Explain the range, scope and complexity of the issues and problems related to the strategic management of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship; Analyze the conceptual framework for assessing and auditing the innovative capabilities of a business organization; Describe the skills necessary to an effective entrepreneur throughout the innovation process from idea to market; Explain the theories and models of managing innovation and entrepreneurship; Apply major innovation theories and models of organizational problems in the analysis of case studies; (3 credits) (3 credits)

 Analyze the impact of effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship on organizational performance; Critically evaluate core principles of innovation management and comment on their implications; Explain the innovation cycle, from conceptualization to commercialization, and how it can be accelerated. Content Topics include innovation capability, new product/process technology introduction, and innovation culture and innovation measures; Vision and strategy innovation, creativity and idea management, culture and climate, management of technology, organizational structures, intelligence and systems;Definitions and evolution of entrepreneurship and innovation; Role of innovation in entrepreneurship and organizational development; Innovation as a capability/ core competence; Understanding entrepreneurial and innovative individuals; Role of innovation in new growth firm creation (independent entrepreneurship); Role of innovation in established enterprise development (corporate entrepreneurship); Role of innovation in high growth or gazelle firms; Role of technology in innovation; Role of champions and culture in innovation; Implementing innovation; Measuring innovation performance; Some key issues in innovation management;Design Process Life Cycle Models; The New Product Design Processes; Identify Customer Needs; Creativity, Concept Generation and Product Specifications; Concept Selection and Test; Product Architecture; Managing Projects; Intellectual Property.

MEM 3125E Advanced Manufacuring Measurement (3 credits) Purpose: The module will provide an understanding and critical awareness to designing and controlling modern automated manufacturing systems, and employs a systems approach in doing so. The module provides an exposure to a variety of industrial and factory automation practices, and also an understanding in selecting appropriate automation and control methods for the equipment or process at hand. The students will be able to understand the criticality and importance of automation and robotics in the modern industrial environment, and will also understand the issues and differences in automation practices between discrete and process industries. Students will be able to apply current technical knowledge, and operating a modern manufacturing system, as well as critically analyze manufacturing systems, and specify select suitable approaches for control, and to evaluate and justify an automated system. Content Overview of methods of measurements; Measuring Variability The Importance of Metrology; Skills and knowledge in metrology; Controlling Variability; Modeling Variability Interaction of Design and Manufacturing; Design for Controllability; Advanced Measurement Technology; Advanced Process Control; Automated Precision Manufacturing; Fault Detection and Classification;Spatial Correlation Analysis; measuring instruments; New measurement technologies and techniques - new measurement technologies for manufacturing production and inspection;advanced measuring system (laser tracker); Geometry-Dependent Errors in Length; Performance Evaluations; calibration of measuring instruments and tests; measurement and environmental interferences; precision and reliability; reliability and validity in measurement; The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience, measurement in practice; The challenge of recruiting measurement professionals; effective measurement; : Good measurement practice in the supply chain; Product verification and its value; Product verification and measurement R&D; New measurement technologies and

techniques;Improving efficiency in high throughput weld measurement by digital imaging; Traceability for Freeform measurement; the impact of behaviors and good practice on measurement data; The importance of practical testing; Measurement services for industry and the Product Verification Network; MEM 3126E Sustainable Design and Manufacture (3 credits)

Purpose: Students will be taught methodologies for assessing sustainability of a product design, and methodologies for assessing the sustainability of manufacturing procedures and operations. The module has a practical orientation, and at the same time offers common analytical tools for assessment to be used in the design and manufacturing environment. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to attain the following outcomes: Use an advanced approach to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data. Be continuously aware of contemporary issues and research opportunities/challenges related to sustainability of design and manufacture and engage in lifelong learning in the field and in the fundamentals of other related disciplines. Use advanced techniques, skills, and modern scientific and engineering software tools for professional practice. Communicate effectively in written and oral form, both, individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Understand safe systems, codes of practice, and ways that promote sustainability Gain greater depth of capability in concurrent design and manufacturing for sustainable cradle to cradle products and systems and will be equipped to lead innovative projects and organizations. Understand that sustainable design and manufacture develops the ability to blend manufacturing engineering and operations concepts, tools and techniques with the values, thinking and techniques required to lead projects that will reduce material use, energy use and waste. Content Sustainable Design Methods; Adaptive Design; Sustainable Systems; Green Materials; Design research methods; Enterprise business and sustainability; sustainable design; advanced methods and tools for sustainable design; design for sustainable behavior; methodologies for assessing sustainability of a product design; methodologies for assessing the sustainability of manufacturing procedures and operations; tools used to assess the design and manufacturing environment.Sustainability in design and manufacturing and its importance; Sustainability in design and product development full Lifecycle of the product and the impact that its design, manufacture, use, and retirement.Impact of design on business and the environment and society, product innovation, quality, safety and revenue growth alongside anticipated environmental and energy gains; Benefits of more sustainable product development; innovation and quality improvement; Sustainable product and process engineering, green, lean design, manufacturing / assembly system and factory design / management rules and principles

MEM 3127E Design for Human - Systems Integration

(3 credits)

Purpose:(i) To provide an appreciation of design for human systems and ergonomics for the students, and (ii) To provide the basis so that students are able to analyze those issues in design that relate to the human operator or user and to present potential solutions. Learning Outcomes: In this module the students will: (a) Develop an understanding of the physical characteristics of humans (b) Learn to use the main qualitative and analytical methods of human centered design (c) Be led to appreciate the application of human centered design techniques by means of examples chosen from the automotive, electronic and consumer product industries, (d) Acquire skills in multidisciplinary thinking and multidisciplinary design practice, and (e) Develop an understanding of the basic activities in Interaction Design, Design for the human/system interface and account for both cognitive and physical limits, Human Machine Systems, Human Systems Integration (HSI), Human-Centered Design Guidelines, Human Limitations, Content: Introduction: Systems design philosophy, including ease of use, system performance and reliability, user satisfaction. General analytical principles and methods: observation, work sampling, usability inspections, applications of human systems design.Systematic design approach to fit the user or operator: Task design: task analysis; productivity and work measurement; layout planning; Use of anthropometric and physical ergonomic data. Equipment Design: general equipment design principles; Kansei Engineering; modelling; Industrial and Consumer Ergonomics; Information and interface design; usability assurance and development; Job and work design: the motivational and behavioral balance between operator and machine. Environmental Ergonomics: interaction with the environment, including temperature, pressure, noise, vibration, light, humidity; tolerance limits. Cognitive Ergonomics and human- equipment interaction: "Inclusive design" that takes into account human capabilities and limitations; Cognitive load, information processing and memory, motor responses, decision-making, skill development, human-computer interaction, human reliability, fatigue, vigilance, work stress. Design of work processes.Organizational Ergonomics and optimization of socio-technical systems: Safe, healthy and efficient activities in the workplace; Organizational structures, policies, processes; teamwork, virtual organizations; Organizational cultures and sub-cultures; Work systems and their effects on performance; New work systems and new technology acceptance; Minimizing errors, safety and health issues. Case studies will include: Transport case studies, including cab design, information feedback devices, user issues. Biomedical case studies, including information or knowledge overload in healthcare settings, prevention of musculoskeletal disorders [e.g. Patient transport, constrained postures], design to the extreme, average or adjustable range for goodness of fit. MEM 3128E Systems Engineering (3 credits)

Purpose: The aim of this course is to address the need for all industrial engineering professionals understand the interdisciplinary and cross-functional nature of Systems Engineering (SysEng), and the benefits of following a sound SysEng process. Learning Outcomes:

a) Students will have the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge to analyze, specify, design, and simulate parts of a complex system. b) Students will understand the principles and methods of the Systems Engineering discipline, and the basic steps of system design and implementation in conjunction with the concept of program design (coupled to project management), and the guidelines to program management and assessment Content The basic SysEng definitions and concepts and the description of the SysEng program design and management are introduced first. The activities and tools for implementing and managing the SysEng process during various phases of the system life cycle, and the interactions between SysEng and other disciplines/functions. Principles of functional design, systems physical architecture, functional architecture and operational architecture.System failure, typical design flaws, the caveats of complex interactions between components and the pitfalls of emergent behavior, design for safety and reliability, fail-safe functions and components, built-in redundancy, specification assessment, model verification, component testing MEM 3211 Purpose: Students will be required to select and choose titles for their research projects, and write project proposals in their respective areas of specialization; they will be assisted by lecturers specialized in the chosen areas. Research methodology will also be discussed here with the following topics: Research Design Qualitative research design, Quantitative research designs (Nonexperimental designs, Quasi-experimental designs and Experimental designs);Preliminary Research Steps - Choosing a Topic, LiteratureReview, What makes a good research question? Qualitative and Quantitative Studies, Hypothesis; Study Design and Sampling Study Design, Sample, Sampling Methods, Sampling Challenges; Ensuring Validity Confounding Variables, Validity, Internal Validity, Construct Validity, External Validity, Ensuring Validity; Study Design Measures - How To Create a Research Methodology, Study Measures, Self-Report; Data Preparation and Analysis - Preparing Data, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation, Inferential Statistics, Statistical Significance; The Importance of Research - Study Implications, Goals of Research, The Iterative Process of Research MEM 3213 Purpose: Seminars involving engineering research project proposals, literature search on recent developments. Seminars involving engineering systems operations topics and literature search on recent developments. The Department will direct research project proposal defense in line with the University requirements. Guest speakers will be invited from relevant industries to give lectures to students on specific issues concerning Engineering Management. Students will be required to also research and make presentation on chosen topics. This is meant to enhance the capability of student to preparing reports, making public presentation and participating in discussions. MEM 3391 Research Project I (6 Credits) Seminars (1 Credit) Research Methodologyand proposal writing (2 Credits)

Following the taught part of the program and reflecting individual interests, the dissertation is an in-depth study of a manufacturing problem or situation, requiring a high standard of investigation and presentation. The analysis of a real problem is ex pected, frequently involving a company or workplace. In this part students undertake supervised, individual project work, which typically entails an in-depth study of specific issues. Close liaison between the University, the student and, where appropriate, the company is essential when selecting a topic which has a suitable academic content and an appropriate scope, relevance and timescale. The purpose of the program is: To document that the students are able to plan and carry out a project process in an independent manner and to a high level of quality. The final thesis should thus be written in such a manner that the objective of the program is satisfied. Course content: The final dissertation will often be a natural continuation of the previous semesters and may consist of a further investigation/analysis and set- up of solutions within a previous project unit. In this way, the final dissertation will be in the nature of industrial research and development, further development or actual research. The final dissertation may, however, also include new subjects, not touched upon previously during former semesters. MEM 3392 Research Project II (9 Credits)

Following the taught part of the program and reflecting individual interests, the dissertation is an in-depth study of a manufacturing problem or situation, requiring a high standard of investigation and presentation. The analysis of a real problem is expected, frequently involving a company or workplace. In this part students undertake supervised, individual project work, which typically entails an in-depth study of specific issues. Close liaison between the University, the student and, where appropriate, the company is essential when selecting a topic which has a suitable academic content and an appropriate scope, relevance and timescale. The purpose of the program is: To document that the students are able to plan and carry out a project process in an independent manner and to a high level of quality. The final thesis should thus be written in such a manner that the objective of the program is satisfied. Course content: The final dissertation will often be a natural continuation of the previous semesters and may consist of a further investigation/analysis and set- up of solutions within a previous project unit. In this way, the final dissertation will be in the nature of industrial research and development, further development or actual research. The final dissertation may, however, also include new subjects, not touched upon previously during former semesters.