Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to identify the theoretical connection between system dynamics, system thinking and critical thinking. They will be able to describe: the steps in system dynamics modelling, and various structures used in system dynamics by implementing models that address various problems, and they will be able to apply system dynamics to solve problems through the use of Vensim and Anylogic and apply the system dynamics validation techniques to operating models.

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to describe the benefits of using project management techniques in order to develop a baseline plan, give examples of how businesses go about selecting specific projects while acquiring approval for the projects, identify two methods for measuring effectiveness in separate proposals before contracts are awarded to service providers, illustrate a work breakdown structure by drawing a network diagram that represents a typical development task list, explain what an activity estimated duration is and how it is determined during the schedule control phase of a project. They will also be able to give examples of resource constraints during the resource levelling of a project, describe the process of project budgeting and how a reserve amount affects a project proposal, analyze how the risk level of a certain activity changes during a project within three risk types, explain why some projects are terminated before they are completed and how customer feedback played an important role in the completion or termination. Students will study the leadership skills possessed by project managers, will be able to describe the characteristics associated with effective project teams, explain the importance of controlling changes made to project documents and how communication plays a role in these changes, and explain the importance of the project management office within a specific autonomous project organisation structure.

The purpose of this subject is to introduce technical people to topics that will ensure sustainable management of organisations and activities in an engineering environment.  As the graduate professional assumes increasing responsibility in the engineering organisation, it is likely that they will be required to take on management responsibilities as well as technical obligations, which are both centred around Financial Management.  The module will survey a broad range of areas that are generally considered within the scope of Financial Management as it applies to the engineering field to ensure that the sustainability of resources, social responsibilities, and environmental impact are considered. This module will give students a broad insight into the knowledge needed as an Engineering Manager to address sustainability issues.

This module is unique. It merges problem-based, project-based, work-integrated-based, and action-based learning to make the students actively engage and apply the learning to innovation and entrepreneurship to become job-creator graduators rather than job-seeking certificate-acquiring learners. They will be exposed to strength and weakness monitoring and evaluation of concrete enterprise development by undertaking thorough, systematic and effective knowledge acquisition with practical actions with imagination, creativity and invention. They are expected to learn to create a venture start-up by acquiring seed funding with support from the TVC course SARChI on Innovation Studies. The TVC course is interdisciplinary, linking engineering design with mathematical modelling. A book has been produced engaging all engineering contributions from different fields in engineering. The TVC has also motivated the creation of the Journal of Creativity, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and all the students are encouraged to produce quality papers to review both by the professor and other independent peer reviewers. This has already been achieved with students who successfully publishing scientific peer-reviewed papers. They are all required to do business plans by forming teams.

When complex theoretical and technical problems are solved, new knowledge is created. This module focuses on the supply chain and methods of design and strategy. The module also demonstrates how to solve problems related to Supply Chain Management (SCM). This involves evaluating current SCM applications and strategies in local and global settings.  An important part of this module is the use of numerical and computational tools to address SCM issues.  This section will use Excel and Excel Solver.  Emphasis is also placed on the verbal and written communication of research findings to a variety of audiences.

The purpose of the research report is for the students to showcase the capstone of the NQF Level 9 qualification by displaying the ability to conduct independent learning, identify, gather and synthesize information and in so doing also display the achieved specialised level of knowledge.  The research report guides students to develop research and synthesis skills with a structured research approach, develop solutions, and test the efficacy of solutions.  At the end of the research report, the student will be able to convey specialised knowledge, test theory, apply theory and recommend generalised improvements in alignment with given parameters to the body of knowledge in application.

Physical Asset Management

The purpose of this module is to introduce you to the importance of the Asset Management process in an Engineering environment. It is important to first clearly understand what assets are and what asset management is all about as well as how they contribute to sustainability in a business. The course will expose students to the fundamentals of asset management as well as the asset life cycle management model. The module will equip students with the knowledge required to logically choose the best approach to make critical investment choices in equipment procurement in terms of life cycle costing. The module will broaden the way students view world problems from a general perspective and most especially related to asset management in engineering in particular, enhance problem-solving capabilities and decision-making in asset management, enable students to understand how to estimate depreciation and life span of products, and provide students with skills to use life cycle assessment tools.

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Life Cycle Management

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to define the concept of a life cycle and its various stages as related to the assessment of products, explain the complexity of life cycles for even simple products, describe the basic quantitative skills needed to perform successful work in life cycle assessment (LCA), develop LCA models, describe what kinds of outcomes we might expect if we fail to use life cycle thinking, apply skills that are necessary to complete a rigorous LCA, solve real-world problems related to engineering using LCA software, and explain LCA concepts and life-cycle costing principles as part of engineering essentials.

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Organisational Behaviour

The purpose of this subject is to provide adequate teachings on people skills, change management and strategic empowerment of people to better manage organisations. As the student is expected to elevate to a management position, the module scope is closely aligned with management decisions in terms of high-performing organisations. The module surveys a broad area of organisational behaviour in the engineering field to ensure adequate knowledge is gained to manage people in an engineering environment. Engineering requires students to be multifaceted, garnering knowledge of people for the technical setup within the organisation and understanding the people in an organisation. This module covers these aspects quite prudently. 

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Energy Management

The aim of this module is to empower students to appreciate the fundamental principles of energy management practices, assess energy-saving opportunities and gain practical knowledge in energy conservation techniques. This course is designed for students to achieve theoretical and practical skills in using analytical methods for understanding energy management design, implementation, and policy issues. Students having successfully completed the course will be able to: describe, analyse, and evaluate the role of energy and energy management on the global regional and national scale, identify challenges, peculiarities, and opportunities in the field of energy management, and independently identify, analyse, and design strategic approaches for energy conservation.

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Operational Research

The purpose of this subject is to provide adequate teachings on decision-making algorithms that are vital to achieving optimal resource usage in manufacturing and service environments. As the student is expected to enter management, the module scope is closely aligned with understanding the science of making accurate decisions, with a view to achieving the strategic objectives of organisations. The module surveys a broad area of operational research algorithms vital to ensure that adequate knowledge is gained on decision-making. 

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Quality Engineering

The purpose of this subject is to provide adequate teaching on quality management, quality management systems, quality improvement and assurance and strategic empowerment to better manage quality in the organisation. As the student is expected to eventually end up in a management position someday, the module scope is closely aligned with the management decisions in terms of quality management. The course surveys a broad area of quality management in the engineering field to ensure adequate knowledge is gained to manage quality in an engineering environment. Engineering requires incumbents to be multifaceted, garnering knowledge of quality for the technical setup within the organisation and understanding the external impact on quality. This subject covers these aspects quite prudently. 

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Environmental and Waste Management

The overall purpose of the module is to equip engineering graduates with technical skills and knowledge that are essential for minimising harm to the general environment, natural resources, vulnerable ecosystems and the natural habitat due to irresponsible acts of production, manufacturing, mining, processing and commercialisation and marketing in business, industry and local communities. Graduates of the programme will be adequately equipped with the skills and theoretical knowledge they need for minimising waste at the source level, minimising pollution, and preventing potential harm to the environment and natural resources such as water, vulnerable ecosystems and natural habitat. The module will equip engineering students with modern and innovative techniques that are commonly used for protecting the environment and promoting the optimal management of municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, household and electronic waste.

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Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Advanced manufacturing is a fundamental requirement for success in manufacturing-related engineering disciplines. The purpose of the module is to provide students with general advanced manufacturing knowledge, as well as cognitive and conceptual tools, other modules in the qualification and in the workplace will complement the information received from this module for a higher level of understanding of manufacturing. The relationship between scientific theory and real life will be emphasized in all units. At the end of this module, if the student has completed all tutorials, tests and assignments successfully, the student will have a basic level of the advanced manufacturing competence and skills needed for an Engineering Leader in manufacturing in a variety of related contexts.

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Transportation Management

The purpose of this module is to familiarise students with principles of transportation covering the role of transportation systems; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various modes; and transportation infrastructure development.

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Construction Management

Construction Management is concerned with the management of site activities within the built environment. It encompasses the design, cost, technical, environmental and social aspects of the construction industry. The purpose of the module is to foster the culture of contractual and administrative procedures that form the fundamentals of management on a site. The focus will be on principles and techniques of project management beginning with the conceptual phase, through the design and construction phase. At the end of this module, if the student has completed all tutorials, tests and assignments successfully, the student will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of project management and the competence to illustrate the basic steps, and sequencing of steps, the skills to develop a work plan to manage a project through each phase from conceptual development to completion