Technology Management MSc

UCL (University College London)

The Technology Management Group of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) and UCL Centre for Systems Engineering (UCLse) have pooled expertise to design this exciting programme, which equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a career in technology management or engineering management. Students learn about the challenges and opportunities of working with new and legacy technology, and are introduced to key concepts such as technology maturity, lifecycles, risk, reliability and resilience. Systems and strategic thinking and the importance of the enterprise context are promoted throughout. The research elements aim to instil a deep knowledge of at least one area of technology management with industrial relevance. The MSc programme requires completion of eight 15-credit modules and one 60-credit module (a major individual research project). The 15 credit modules include five compulsory taught modules, one optional taught module, and two minor research modules: the Project Concept module and the Emerging Technology Review (ETR) group project. The 60-credit Research Project module is the final research module. It is recommended to choose one of Project Management or Transformation for Sustainability as the optional module, although there are other alternatives. The Technology Management MSc is ideal for motivated students who want to build on a good first degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject and develop their management skills before embarking upon a career with an engineering or technology company.