Modern industry operates within a highly competitive global market, the adoption, exploration, and management of technology across both design and manufacture is at the forefront of providing successful business with the competitive edge needed to survive and grow. In addition, society is demanding that such business enterprises become evermore proactive in terms of sustainability and to adopt a social conscience across their business strategies. This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of modern sustainable technologies in terms of product development, optimisation, and manufacture. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how various IT based tools and systems function while also gaining insights into how these are implemented effectively within the manufacturing and industrial sectors. You will be equipped to undertake crossfunctional management roles and to evaluate how modern organisations can strategically exploit existing and emerging technologies. This reflects the growing demand for specialists with advanced skills and knowledge to drive forward effective new product development and introduction across all of the major industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace and general manufacture.