MSc in Engineering Management (Online)

Why this MSc?

We recognise that to succeed in a competitive engineering environment, managers and aspiring leaders require practical knowledge of emerging management concepts, commercial awareness, and the management tools necessary to deliver impressive, high-quality results.

By studying our MSc in Engineering Management, you will develop an advanced understanding of the management principles and practices needed to progress in an engineering organisation.

Our online learning model allows you to apply your new knowledge of best practices and techniques such as; Lean thinking, quality enhancement, project management, pricing and purchasing directly to your current profession.

Discover the practical benefits and positive impact an MSc in Engineering Management can have on your career today.

What you learn

Today’s consumer-led market is entirely dependent on the ability to manufacture interchangeable components at high volumes. As a result, the engineering sector requires leaders and strategic thinkers with an advanced understanding of management principles and the ability to oversee and analyse management processes and enterprise systems as a whole.

develop the ability to strategically identify and implement management principles and best practices to the operation of a forward-thinking engineering organisation

apply techniques such as Lean to improve efficiencies, eliminate waste and improve your organisation’s competitiveness and business efficiency as a result

understand how measures, philosophies, and cultures impact company performance and develop quality improvements from a technical and financial perspective

build awareness of relationships and logistical challenges within the supply chain and deal with the implications of pricing and purchasing policies

learn proven project management techniques and strategies such as Agile, Prince2, and ITIL to develop new production processes

gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful Engineering Manager.

Career prospects

This distance learning degree aims to prepare graduates from technical disciplines such as Engineering and Technology and other numerate degrees with advanced skills in Engineering Management and an emphasis on industrial applications.

Throughout the programme, there is a focus on team-based approaches, written and oral communication skills, management of technology and continuous improvement. You will gain the global mindset needed to succeed within the engineering industry.

Roles open to MSc Engineering Management graduates could include

systems engineer

production engineer

R&D engineer

project engineer

quality engineer

business development executive.