Department of Chemical Engineering
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management
MSc 1 year full-time, up to 8 years part-time
This programme meets the needs of recent developments in the global chemical industry through advancements of information technology (IT) and business management skills. It builds on the Department’s established strengths in computer modelling, process systems engineering, numerical modelling, computational fluid dynamics, finite element modelling, process control and development of software for process technologies, augmented by staff from other departments.
The programme aims to:
- provide in-depth understanding of IT skills required for advanced chemical processes
- raise students’ awareness of the global economy and strategic issues for engineering enterprises, together with basic concepts of management techniques applicable to running a production company, with emphasis on design activity.
All students are issued with a Personal Study Plan (PSP) at the beginning of the programme. All modules are normally block-taught as one-week short courses.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Process Systems Engineering & Applied IT Practice
- Advanced Computational Methods for Modelling and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Systems
- Global Business Strategy and Systems
Semester 1 & 2
- MSc Project (90 credits)
Optional Modules
Semester 1
- Concepts of Chemical Product Design
Semester 2
- Computer Methods for Water Pollution Monitoring
- Filtration
- Mixing of Fluids and Particles
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Optional Management Modules
Semester 1
- Software Engineering and Computing
Semester 2
- Engineering Design Management & Business Studies
- Industrial Design & Human Factors
Entry Qualification
Honours degree in engineering or physical sciences: other academic or professional qualifications, supplemented by appropriate industrial experience, will be considered individually.
These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.