Automotive Engineering and Transport Management - BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

The Automotive Engineering and Transport Management BEng (Hons) program at TUS blends engineering, technological, and management skills to prepare students for careers in automotive engineering, logistics, passenger transport, and more. It emphasizes sustainable practices, European environmental regulations, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion). Through a combination of coursework, laboratory sessions, and a work placement, graduates gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the automotive and transportation industries.

Program Outline

Automotive Engineering and Transport Management – BEng (Hons) - TUS

Degree Overview:

This program is a blend of engineering, technological, and management skills specifically tailored to the automotive engineering and transport management sectors. It aims to equip students with the necessary competencies to launch a career in the automotive engineering, Freight Transport, Distribution and Logistics (FTDL), and Passenger Transport sectors.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with a total of 120 credits. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

Year 1:

• Mechanical Engineering Science: Introduces the basic laws of physics and their application to engineering.
• Automobile Electrics & Electronics I: Covers the fundamentals of electricity and automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Automobile Engineering and Vehicle Technology 1: Introduces the basics of motor vehicle systems and the principles involved in their operation.
• Computer Aided Design (Automobile Engineering): Provides an introduction to the standards used in the preparation of engineering drawings and utilizes 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Motor Vehicle Retail Management 1: Provides an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of managing in a motor vehicle retailer, covering topics like managing people, business communication, marketing, accounting, and finance.

Year 2:

• Automobile Electrics & Electronics II: Develops knowledge of automotive electrical and electronic components and systems.
• Automobile Engineering and Vehicle Technology 2: Advances knowledge of motor vehicle systems, construction, and design.
• Automotive Engineering Mathematics: Covers mathematical topics relevant to automobile technicians and road transport technology learners.
• Computing, Automotive: Demonstrates practical applications of computers in the Automotive, Transport, and Agricultural Industries.
• Motor Vehicle Retail Management 2: Emphasizes the management/business/administrative aspect of the Service Manager's job, covering service department work-related areas, the work of the Dealer Principal, and legal issues relevant to the retail motor dealer.
• Vehicle Science: Expands knowledge of engineering statics, dynamics, forces, hydraulics, and materials testing, allowing students to apply this knowledge to motor vehicle problems.

Year 3:

• Automotive Retail & Transport Marketing: Educates students on the importance of marketing and entrepreneurialism in the transport and motor retail industry, helping them formulate a business development and marketing strategy.
• Heavy Vehicle Engineering 1 – Powertrain & Chassis Systems: Advances knowledge of motor vehicle systems to include commercial heavy vehicles, focusing on design and operation of chassis systems, sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion).
• Logistics Management: Builds knowledge of logistics and demonstrates the importance and relevance of Logistics Management.
• Management Science for Transport Management: Introduces the use of Microsoft Excel to solve mathematical problems encountered in the Automotive Engineering & road transportation/logistical sectors.
• Road Transport & Fleet Operations CPC 1 & 2: Enhances knowledge of transport and fleet operations management and prepares students for Paper one of the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) exam.
• Transport Safety Management: Addresses the need for safety awareness training in the transport industry, covering drivers, vehicles, warehousing, and vehicle repair facilities, with a focus on sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and EDI.
• Work Placement (Full Semester): Provides practical experience in a professional automotive/transportation environment, emphasizing sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and EDI.

Year 4:

• Automotive Material Selection: Improves knowledge and understanding of materials used by automotive engineers, applying relevant mechanical equations to practical problems and using a material selection software package.
• Automotive Mechanics & Failure Analysis: Improves knowledge and understanding of mechanics and failure of freight and PSV components, applying relevant mechanical equations to practical problems and using a material selection and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software package.
• Customer Relations, Human Resources & Financial Planning: Provides an active insight into the methodologies and technology used to run a transport business, covering customer relationship management, human resources management, and financial planning, with a focus on regulatory compliance, ethics, legal requirements, sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and EDI.
• Global Logistics Management: Equips students with the tools to organize, analyze, and control logistic systems, developing professional transferable skills like communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Heavy Vehicle Engineering 2 Advanced Powertrain Systems: Provides an in-depth look at the technologies involved in the design and operation of advanced powertrain systems for commercial heavy vehicles, emphasizing sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Heavy Vehicle Engineering 3 Advanced Chassis Systems: Provides an in-depth look at the technologies involved in the design and operation of advanced chassis systems for commercial heavy vehicles, emphasizing sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles.
• National And International Transport Law: Provides detailed knowledge of International Trade Law and Policy, focusing on regulatory compliance, ethics, legal requirements, sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and EDI.
• Process Statistics 1: Provides a broad foundation in statistics, covering descriptive statistics, quality science, and the Six Sigma methodology.
• Process Statistics 2: Builds on the foundation in statistics, covering inferential statistics, decision-making from samples/populations, and quality improvement through the Six Sigma methodology.
• Research Project: Develops the learner's ability to deliver a relevant engineering research project, including planning, data gathering, data analysis, report writing, and oral presentations.

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams: Written examinations are used to assess theoretical knowledge and understanding.
• Assignments: Written assignments are used to assess practical application of knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Presentations: Oral presentations are used to assess communication skills and the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Projects: Practical projects are used to assess the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
• Work Placement: The work placement provides an opportunity to assess practical skills and experience in a professional setting.

Teaching:

The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Laboratory Sessions: Laboratory sessions are used to provide practical experience with equipment and techniques.
• Workshops: Workshops are used to develop specific skills and knowledge.
• Guest Speakers: Guest speakers from industry are invited to share their expertise and insights.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the automotive engineering and transport management sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Automotive Engineering: Positions in vehicle design, development, testing, and manufacturing.
• Vehicle Safety, Compliance and Inspection Management: Roles in ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
• Mechatronics Engineering: Positions in the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems.
• Vehicle Diagnostics: Roles in diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults.
• Manager in logistics sector: Positions in managing logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Supply Chain Management: Roles in optimizing supply chains and ensuring efficient flow of goods.
• Transport operations management (Goods & Passenger): Positions in managing transport operations for goods and passengers.
• Dealership management in passenger car & heavy vehicle sector: Roles in managing dealerships for passenger cars and heavy vehicles.
• Management in passenger car & heavy vehicle sector distributors: Positions in managing distribution networks for passenger cars and heavy vehicles.
• Fleet Manager: Roles in managing fleets of vehicles, including maintenance, scheduling, and safety.
• Medical Device Technician: Positions in the maintenance and repair of medical devices.

Further Study:

Successful graduates of this program are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programs within TUS and/or elsewhere.

Other:

The program emphasizes sustainable practice, European environmental regulations, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) throughout the curriculum.