‘Industry focused’ MScs revealed

NAMTEC hosted a celebration event 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 says: “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. Pictured l-r: David Clegg, course leader; Anita Sunderland; Matthew Howe, course administrator and Becky Strachan, head of postgraduate studies.