MSc Engineering Management
As the holder of a degree in engineering, you can enhance your career development by establishing a broad knowledge of contemporary management. The MSc Engineering Management offers a detailed exploration of the theory and practice of key areas, which is ideal if you have a practical engineering background and are interested or active in management roles in the private or public sector
What you will study
Theories of management will be discussed and applied to your sector and your organization.
You will study 180 credits, which will comprise of the following modules:
- Leadership and Management theories
Develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of leadership and management theories and their contemporary application in a range of organizational settings. - Managing Professional Development
Undertake personal and professional development for a business-related professional career. You will personally manage and sustain employability through critical reflection to understand yourself and others. - Issues in International Management
Develop a critical awareness of the complex interrelationships between developing issues in international and transnational management. - Innovation Management
Gain an understanding of the theory and practice of managing innovation in organizations. You will learn about the frameworks used by organizations to manage innovation and sources of innovation inside and outside the organization. - Strategic Operations Management and Operational Research
Gain an appreciation of operational processes, techniques, planning, and control systems with reference to both manufacturing and service industries from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. - Research Methods
Conduct a proper scientific investigation and present it in a written format. This will develop your understanding and research skills in a management and/or professional development context. - Dissertation Project
A significant piece of research into an appropriate area of study.
You will also study two option modules.
Optional modules include:
- Project Management and Techniques
- Quality Techniques and Analysis
- Workplace Evaluation and Control
- Business and Risk Management
- Other relevant engineering modules
Please note: You can choose the elective modules from any engineering discipline within the University portfolio, subject to agreement with the Course Leader and timetable compatibility
Careers
This course will provide you with the ability to see businesses holistically and the knowledge to successfully lead and manage in an engineering context. You will also have the opportunity to develop wider knowledge, skills, and understanding of management theory and practice, relevant to you and your organization.
Studying the MSc Engineering Management will give those with some management experience the opportunity to put their organizational leadership practice into context. It will enhance the prospects of leaders and managers from the engineering sector, and help you take advantage of future career opportunities. Graduates may also progress on to an engineering Ph.D. or engineering research degree.
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Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability program called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship
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