Msc in INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

MSc ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (AND MANAGEMENT) / SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT MSc FULL-TIME PROJECT PROPOSAL

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I declare that the proposed project meets the requirements of my degree, which is as follows: * Please tick the appropriate box(es)

Engineering Business Management Manufacturing Systems The project should normally be related to the Engineering (and Management) management of: The project should relate to product or  companies in the engineering sector, process technology, operations or  the engineering function within a non- management within a manufacturing engineering company or context.  the supply chain within the engineering sector. Supply Chain and Logistics Management The project could address many different The project should relate to a logistics aspects such as operational, financial, human related topic eg resourcing or strategic management issues. purchasing/outsourcing, material/production control, inventory If the focus of the project is outside the above reduction, material flow, warehousing industrial spectrum it MUST contain and distribution, supply chain considerable comparative analysis of practices management or transport planning. in the engineering sector.

My project relates to this definition in the following way:

For Engineering Business Management: For Manufacturing Systems Engineering (and Management): Engineering:

Business: For Supply Chain and Logistics Management:

Management:

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(office use only) Tick above degree title and Sign:……………………………………… (Please note that this proposal is not a formal application for changing the award title. Candidates are required to submit a written application for such amendment within their registration periods. Applicants must confine to their originally registered award titles until both Universities approve such changes by replying confirmation notes.) RESEARCH OUTLINE The Research Idea/Topic This should be a brief summary of the research idea, indicating the broad scope of the issue to be investigated

The Research Question (Title) This should be the tightly focused research objective(s) / hypothesis(es) to be investigated as derived from the research idea.

Strategic Importance / Business Relevance of Proposed Research to the Company (from which the project source come) Please consult with appropriate company personnel

Background Reading List the main literature used to develop your knowledge of the field of study identified in the research idea and question, also background reading on research methodologies. Overall Methodology/Research Design This should be a description of the methods by which you will answer the research question. A broad outline of the whole process should be given here. Continue on separate sheet if necessary.

Data Collection & Analysis Strategy More detail should be provided on the method for collecting and analysing the data evidence for addressing your research objectives / hypotheses.

Resource Requirements Identify the expected resource requirements to undertake the research project. Are any specialist resources needed?

Have you attached a project plan detailing the major activities and milestones? Significant Risks to Successful Completion Identify any significant risks which may impact on the research project and possible contingency plans in response.

Initial Dissertation Structure Identify the main chapter headings and sub headings of your planned dissertation, with a brief summary of the content in each.

Please return the completed proposal to:

Mr. Harvey Ip The IGDS/IMDS Administration Unit Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engineering Room EF611, Core F The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon Tel.: 2766 4228 Fax: 2764 4471 Email: [email protected]