New "Industry focused" MScs revealed
New "Industry focused" MScs revealedSheffield Hallam University in association with The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) has launched two new post-graduate MScs that have been specifically developed to meet employer and employee needs in the metals and manufacturing sector.
NAMTEC hosted a celebration event at NAMTEC recently to launch the two new courses, which was attended by over 50 regional employers, partner organisations and representatives from Sheffield Hallam University.
The courses are part of the Materials, Manufacturing and Management Postgraduate Programme at Sheffield Hallam University and are open to those employed in a relevant area. There are two courses: MSc Materials and Manufacturing Management and MSc Advanced Engineering Metals. Most students study on a part-time basis whilst still in full employment. There is also the possibility of studying individual modules from the courses through the University's Individual Study Programme.
Anita Sunderland from NAMTEC explains: “The new MScs were developed with employers to meet the needs of industry, which is why we are so excited about how valuable and relevant they will be. The courses offer clear progression routes for metals and manufacturing graduates in industry and provide a structured framework that will help fill skills and knowledge gaps and drive forward innovation for this region's metals and manufacturing businesses. Those candidates successfully completing this Programme enjoy automatic recognition that they meet the required educational standards for Registration with EC (UK) and IOM3 for Chartered Engineer.”
Development of the two MSc courses has been supported by funding from the Learning and Skills Council South Yorkshire.
Both courses have been designed following extensive consultation with technical specialists at NAMTEC and employers in the engineering, metal and manufacturing sectors, including CORUS, Sheffield Forgemasters, TiMet, Allvac and Outokumpu. Course structure and content reflects the changing demands of the metals and manufacturing sector, as David Clegg, Course Leader from Sheffield Hallam University explains: “These courses equip candidates with the knowledge and expertise essential for developing and exploiting materials,metals and manufacturing issues. We are delighted to be working with NAMTEC to deliver these courses which combine best practice with real life case studies and the opportunity to interact with industry experts. The aim is to explore the challenges that organisations currently face in an increasingly competitive environment, address the issues and make UK metals and manufacturing businesses even more productive.”
He continues: “At a time when UK businesses are facing increasing competition from low cost countries these courses should equip graduates with the skills to remain competitive and still remain based in the UK. Over the last few years, the UK manufacturing industry has begun to re-establish a competitive platform in many areas and the new courses should build on this strong foundation.”
NAMTEC is asking regional businesses to get in touch to find out more about the new courses and funding is available through the Learning and Skills Council.
For more information on the courses, please contact: Anita Sunderland at NAMTEC on 01709 724990 or Matthew Howe at Sheffield Hallam University on 0114 2254215.
