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Module Overview

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Management

This module introduces the student to philosophy of manufacturing pharmaceutical products. It provides an insight to the science of manufacturing and the current improvement methodologies used to drive efficiencies and enhanced quality. It explores the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape in Ireland, and prepares students for a career or enhances the students career development in the sector

In addition the module introduces students to the principals of Management with a particular emphasis on the behaviour of individuals in organisations.

Module Code

PQAR 9020

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change
  • Manufacturing
    • Manufacturing – what is unique about Pharmaceutical?
    • Lean, OPEX
    • A history of manufacturing – turning medical science into products.
    • Improvement tool box – what to use and when
    • The Irish pharmaceutical landscape
    • Careers in the sector
  •  

    • Management
    • The individual and the organisation
    • Motivation
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Group Dynamics and Team Working
    • Leadership and Power

    Decision Making

This module is delivered through either :

  • a series of lectures, case studies, worked examples 

or

Blended – 8 weeks on-line distance learning material and 2/3 face-to-face workshops 

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100