Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering Management

This module focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of data collection, data cleansing and the preprocessing of data such that complex data can be presented in a visually informative way allowing managers to interpret complex data appropriately and make informed business decisions.
The module will ensure learners are proficient in using industry-standard data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau and Excel, which will enable learners to create clear and compelling visual representations of complex data. 
 

This module helps learners to develop a critical understanding of the overall project context, including the dynamics of people, teams, and the organization. It equips learners with advanced skills, tools, and techniques necessary for managing projects within engineering organizations. 

This module aims to impart a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles within the context of sustainable business, management and engineering yet not exhaustive to these business areas. It emphasizes how sustainability-conscious organizations can adopt quality management practices to enhance both product and process excellence while minimizing waste. By aligning quality management with the broader environmental and social sustainability objectives, learners gain insights into how these practices contribute to achieving sustainability goals.

This module explores the frameworks, legislations, strategies, and practices essential for effective sustainability management. It explores the strategic evolution and implementation of sustainability practices in business management, examining how organisations can integrate environmental and social considerations into their operations. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental sustainability concepts, relevant legislation, and frameworks, with particular emphasis on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and materiality assessment methodologies.

Facilitated by industry collaboration, learners will develop a clear understanding of the importance of the value of organisational purpose statements and defined values as mechanisms to drive cultural change, especially for organisations pivoting towards sustainability.

It explores the concepts, theories, and practices related to change, focusing on their implementation and application to real-life situations relevant to learners both now and in their future careers. 

This module will explore full spectrum sustainability that involves, a holistic approach, with multiple elements to achieve comprehensive and lasting environmental, social and economic well-being. A key component is ensuring activities are within ‘planetary boundaries’ to prevent irreversible environmental damage, respecting of human rights in business operations, evaluating the effects on communities, and applying systems thinking to solve complex sustainability issues.

The objective of this module is to enable managers in sustainably committed companies-based sectors to understand the fundamental link and importance of finance to sustainability practices as sectors and organisations transition to a circular economy.
This Module equips learners with advanced knowledge of the concepts, regulatory frameworks, transition mechanisms and assessment methodologies necessary to apply sustainable finance practices.
 

In this module, learners will gain knowledge and insight into the nature, purpose, and significance of business, commercial and academic research. The module will guide learners on how to conduct a critical literature review using the best practices to develop a critical approach. Workshops will cover various primary data collection and analysis techniques. Learners will cover both quantitative and qualitative research methods and learn how to effectively choose and apply them in their research. Learners develop the skillsets to argue and defend their work in a professional manner.

The dissertation by research is a compulsory module supporting students to become proficient at identifying industry problems, researching to solve problems and developing skills to produce a dissertation. 

What will I achieve after completing this module?

Students will become proficient at researching a specific area or issue associated with sustainable engineering, supported by expert lecturers who have extensive industry experience. After completing this module, students will develop the confidence and ability to identify a known or perceived problem and present solutions using approved academic writing skills. 

The difference between this dissertation by research module and the dissertation by practice module is that the former is primarily focused on solving workplace problems through research while the latter focuses on understanding the complex elements associated with sustainable engineering, using approved research and reporting methods. Both dissertation types, by practice and by research, develop critical skills for students aspiring to work at management level. 

The work placement is an optional module.  It is not compulsory to complete this module. You will receive your qualification if you complete all other modules and choose not to complete this optional module. 

Why would a student choose to take on an additional module?: 

(a) Students who choose to complete this optional module will have a potential opportunity to secure a paid industry work placement. Please note that work placements may be offered to exceptional students who have passed with 80% or more on all modules. Work placements can not be guaranteed as the decision to offer employment, paid or voluntary, rests with the industry employers. 

(b) Extra credits are allowed for this module however they are offered in addition overall credits after completing this programme. 

(c) Students who choose to this optional work placement will complete their dissertation after their placement is completed. A student who chooses this optional placement module, must complete their compulsory dissertation modules first. 

As a student you will be supported to actively seek work placement opportunities assisted by the College. 

Please note:

Placements opportunities may be limited, therefore, learners looking to undertake this module must go through a strict application process and achieve distinction grades, have an excellent CV, cover letter and become proficient at writing, job applications and interviews. We will help you to develop skills to maximise your potential to secure employment. 

There is no additional cost to complete this optional work placement module. 

The dissertation by practice is a compulsory module, designed to position students to become highly sought after employees by learning how to solve industry problems. 

Industry employers may opt to support students to complete the dissertation by practice module externally in class or direct from Griffith College. For exceptional students who obtain the highest grades (80% or more in all modules), you may be offered the opportunity to complete your dissertation by practice as a paid employee. 

The dissertation by practice module involves exploring a focus area associated with sustainable engineering. As a student on this programme you will combine management theory & practice to address real world industry problems, using approved techniques. 

For the duration of this research project, you will be supervised by your industry expert lecturers and leaders in industry. 

Research questions and projects will generally be sourced by your lecturers, however if you the student has a particular area of interest, we will support you to research in your preferred subject area. Research questions and projects are agreed in advance by the programme team in conjunction with students and the organisation(s) involved.

The difference between the dissertation by practice module and the dissertation by research modules is that the former is primarily focused on solving workplace problems through practice in an industry setting while the latter is heavily focused on gaining a greater understanding of a sustainable engineering area using traditional research methods and reporting methods. Both are critical skills for students aspiring to work at management level.  Both dissertation types, by practice and by research, develop critical skills for students aspiring to work at management level. 

Limerick: €10,200

Study Mode: Full-Time

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Non-EU living abroad: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.