Students embarked on an in-depth exploration of Project, Organisational Behaviour and Production Management. Delving into core topics like the project lifecycle, the pivotal role of a Project Manager, and the nuances of successful project execution. Also, leadership and management theories of hard and soft skills, successful organisations, and LEAN and Six Sigma practices.
They tackled complex subjects such as selection criteria, organisational structures, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and the critical aspects of monitoring, control, and risk management. Through their studies, they mastered the art of negotiation, conflict resolution, managing change, and project evaluation. Their newfound knowledge was theoretically and practically applied and evaluated in extensive papers and projects, highlighting their management prowess in orchestrating a theoretical large-scale Station event, demonstrating the real-world application of their academic insights.
Feedback from staff and students regards this collaboration has been excellent, with professional opportunities for further development of experience and expertise expanded on both sides.