MEngSc Engineering Management

Program Overview

The MEngSc Engineering Management program equips engineering graduates with the skills and knowledge to manage global engineering and technology firms. It emphasizes operations, quality, marketing, systems planning, and analysis, while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates are well-prepared for a range of careers in sectors including energy, consumer goods, and management consulting. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to practical company-based problems through an applied research project.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MEngSc Engineering Management program is a one-year master's degree designed for engineering graduates seeking careers in the management of global engineering and technology firms. It aims to develop the next generation of industry leaders by providing a strong foundation in operations, quality, marketing, systems planning, and analysis, while building upon students' technical expertise. The program emphasizes developing creative problem solvers who can critically analyze business problems and propose practical solutions.

Objectives:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage global engineering and technology firms.
• To develop students' understanding of operations, quality, marketing, systems planning, and analysis.
• To foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a business context.
• To prepare students for leadership roles in the engineering and technology industries.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a highly interactive and varied learning environment, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, labs, and practical exercises.
• Group-based modular projects and a final applied company-based consultancy project allow students to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors, including energy, consumer goods, medical technology, management consulting, ICT, and automotive.
• Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue roles such as quality analyst, data analyst, operations analyst, supply chain planner, project management, and continuous improvement analyst.
• Prospective employers include Accenture, Intel, RPS, SAP, Maxim Integrated, Boston Scientific, Microsoft, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, and many more.

Other:

• The program is delivered by the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, which has 50 years of experience in teaching Engineering Management.
• The program is designed around five core themes, addressing the principle engineering management challenges involved in the design, operations, and management of international technology companies.
• The program offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to a practical company-based problem during the summer trimester through an applied research project.
• Students participate in workshops designed to develop consultancy and research skills in preparation for their summer project.
• The program emphasizes the importance of communication and decision-making skills, both in the analysis of problems and the implementation of solutions.
• Students are encouraged to work effectively in teams and develop leadership potential within their technical disciplines.
• The program promotes lifelong learning and professional development through both team-based and self-directed learning.

EU fee per year - € 9300 nonEU fee per year - € 29100