Engineering Business Management (Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship) PGDip

Program Overview

This part-time, two-year postgraduate program, offered in partnership with the University of London, equips engineers with business management skills. Delivered online, it covers topics like project management, financial management, and marketing, preparing graduates for management roles in the engineering industry and the Engineering Council's Chartered Engineer (CEng) professional registration.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is subject to approval. It is designed for postgraduate engineers who want to develop their business management skills in the context of their professional engineering career. The course is delivered in partnership with the University of London and is offered on a part-time basis over two years. It is designed to be compatible with an apprenticeship framework aligned to the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC level 1 (bachelor's degree) requirements. The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.

Outline:

The course is delivered online and covers a range of business management topics relevant to the engineering industry. These include:

• Engineering Management Essentials
• Data Analysis for Business
• Operations Management for Engineers
• Business Process Modelling
• Project Management in Engineering
• Project Risk Management
• Financial Management for Engineers
• Marketing for Engineers
• Strategic Management in Engineering
Each module is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted through a combination of coursework assignments, examinations, and project work.

Teaching:

The course is delivered by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. The program uses a blended learning approach, combining online lectures, tutorials, and group work.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be well-positioned for a variety of management roles in the engineering industry. These roles may include project manager, operations manager, product manager, and business development manager.

Other:

The course is also designed to prepare students for the Engineering Council's Chartered Engineer (CEng) professional registration.