Program Overview

Integration, Modularisation and Platforms (BCPM0088)

Key Information

The module is part of the UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, specifically the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. It has a credit value of 15 and is restricted to students enrolled on the MSc Digital Engineering Management programme.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Industries are transforming to deal with complexity. Integration is one way to deal with complexity, for example following supply chain management and lean philosophy, which focuses on sustainability and reducing waste. Modularisation is another way to address complexity and it has found applications in products, services and organisational design. For example, construction, a fragmented sector is slowly embracing industrialisation, through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), offsite fabrication, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA). Modularisation is an underpinning idea of platforms that shape current digital economy. The module will prepare students with knowledge and equip them with the critical managerial abilities to manage and sustain change in industrial networks, ecosystems and platforms looking beyond projects towards managing products, processes and relations instead. Finally, the module will discuss business ethics, which are important in managing change and making decisions. The module will be delivered through a mixture of interactive lectures, Harvard case teaching seminars, workshops and talks by guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts related to supply chain management philosophy, lean management, sustainability, modularisation, servitisation and platforms.
• Understand theories of business model innovation, collaboration and co-creation in the context of digital economy.
• Develop and implement strategies for transforming businesses and innovate.
• Formulate arguments for developing a vision and relevant capabilities for integrated or platform-based industries.
• Critically assess the ethical implications of business model innovation and industry change.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

The intended teaching term is Term 1, and the mode of study is in person.

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 80% Coursework
  • 20% Viva or oral presentation
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 25
• Module leader: Professor Abdul-majeed Mahamadu