On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Describe the functions and nature of modern engineering business management.
2. Define the role, abilities and core competencies of the Engineering Associate in engineering businesses.
3. Evaluate the principles and processes of modern engineering business management and identify key areas of management in small, medium and large Engineering business for further improvement.
4. Integrate and apply the principles of engineering business management to solve complex engineering problems and become effective in the workplace.
5. Explain the internal and external environment of the business and formulate business strategies

This unit provides engineering students with basic knowledge of engineering business management. The contents of this unit are arranged to provide engineers with an introduction to many of the important topics of management, such as the role of engineers, decision making, human resource management, strategic management, business environment, organizing and leading a business, and control. The weekly contents are described as follows:
1. Introduction to management: roles, functions and organizations
2. The environment and corporate culture
3. Managing in a global environment
4. Ethics, social responsibility and sustainable development
5. Organisational planning and goal setting
6. Strategy formulation and implementation: environmental and internal analyses, and business strategies
7. Managerial decision-making
8. Fundamentals of organising
9. Human resource management
10. Managing diversity
11. Leading and motivation in organizations Marketing
12. Communication and teamwork in organizations
13. Managerial and quality control