- Course Code
- EG 3584
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Mr C Lennon
Pre-requisites
Notes
Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.
Overview
The course introduces the student to some of the fundamental and most important aspects of economics that affect business activity. Key financial/accountancy related issues are presented, followed by a series of lectures covering issues relative to Investment Appraisal. The course then goes on to present an introductory 'foundation' to some of the issues covered in more depth in EG 5593 'Integrative Management Techniques' - such as communication; teams and leadership. This course also examines aspects of Quality management; Risk assessment and Safety management. UK and European safety legislation and the influence of human and economic factors on safety are discussed. Students are also encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial seminar per week. There is a 3 hour session of interview participation.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).