Objectives of general skills

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating needs, contexts and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Exploit project management principles and tools, particularly the work plan, schedule, and the document monitoring.
• Assess the approach and achievements, adapt them in view of the observations and feedback received, make necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical and experimental approaches.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

UE's Learning outcomes

There are two main objectives for the Project Management course. The first is to give the basis for the formulation of project management problems. The second is to introduce solution techniques: project planning, project analysis, following a project and risk management. The objective of the Case studies course is to apply the concepts and methods of the "Project Management"course.

UE Content

Part 1 : Project Management
Chapter 1. Definition of project management
Chapter 2. Project planning
Chapter 3. Potential methods for project planning
Chapter 4. PERT method for project planning
Chapter 5. The choice of the planning method for a project
Chapter 6. Project activity analysis
Chapter 7. Project cost analysis
Chapter 8. Following a project
Chapter 9. Classical delay risk management method
Chapter 10. Simulations for delay risk management Part 2 : Case studies
Case 1. Sending a new product to market.
Case 2. Informatic investment project
Case 3. Planning the development of a new product
Case 4. Following the building of a new plan
Case 5. Delay risk management
Case 6. Disjunctions in a project
Case 7. Budget analysis for a new plant

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

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Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• N/A