EXT8027 : Professional Studies B
EXT8027 : Professional Studies B
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Only available to students studying on the Power Electronics CDT programme
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module introduces a diverse set of topics that a professional graduate engineer is likely to encounter upon entering employment in the modern sustainable, risk conscious, commercial socio-economic environment.
Outline Of Syllabus
Company and project management dynamics - how businesses operate, projects are managed including quantitative considerations and how decisions are made in order to achieve objectives
Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues
Nurturing technology - how new technology is adopted by industry
Professional conduct and ethical issues
Understanding of the key drivers for business success, including innovation, calculated commercial risks and customer satisfaction
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Describe the concepts, tools and models commonly used in business and be able write and assess a basic business plan
Adopt a professional approach to providing solutions to society's problems in a manner that is economically, environmentally and ethically sound.
Describe the structure of companies and how decisions are made in companies at the top level.
Describe the value and nature of intangible assets such as intellectual property.
Describe how new technology is adopted in industry with particular reference to risk and funding.
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics
Plan and manage the design process, encompassing cost drivers and evaluating outcomes
Prepare professional reports and presentations giving guidance on these points.
Be able to make complex decisions based upon incomplete information.
Behave in manner consistent with engineering ethics as defined by the RAEng statement of ethical principles.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 25 | Rogo Assessment |
| Oral Presentation | 20 | 2 | A | 25 | Presentation of business plan |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | Coursework |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8027's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8027's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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