IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Engineering management is a specialised career that brings together the technological problem-solving ability of engineering and the administrative, organisational and planning abilities of management in order to oversee the operational performance of complex engineering driven projects, personnel and initiatives.
Engineering management is critical in the delivery of technical products and services.
This course combines process performance with strategic business analysis to deliver an in-depth understanding of operational issues in relation to engineering industries.
The programme is based within the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management, the only department in the UK combining end-to-end expertise from creative design, through engineering design, manufacture and management of the entire system, meaning you will have access to all of the experts in these fields, in one place.
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Compulsory classes
Supply Chain Operations (10 credits)
Project Management (10 credits)
Enterprise Resource Planning (10 credits)
Management of Total Quality & Continuous Improvement (10 credits)
Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma (10 credits)
Management of Innovation (10 credits)
Performance Measurement & Management (10 credits)
Postgraduate Group Project (40 credits)
Postgraduate Individual Project (60 credits)
Optional classes
Choose one from the following:
Systems Thinking & Modelling (10 credits)
People, Organisation & Technology (10 credits)
Strategic Supply Chain Management (10 credits)
Design of Experiments for Process Optimisation (10 credits)
Spreadsheet Modelling & Demand Forecasting (10 credits)
Production/Operations managers are responsible for planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes in order to make sure goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
Early career managers are required to deal with various aspects of production such as materials management, inventory control, production control and purchasing management. With experience, careers can develop into overall factory management or strategic planning roles.
Using concepts and tools provided, you will develop the skills to analyse and implement solutions for organisational competitiveness.
Due to the immense range of knowledge, skills and techniques you will have amassed during this degree, you can expect to find relevant positions in a wide range of sectors including:
Automotive
Aerospace
Business
Construction
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Oil and Gas
And many more!
Job opportunities are strong and our alumni have worked for organisations such as:
Rolls-Royce
Jaguar
Ford
Tesla
Dyson
P&G
Unilever
British Petroleum
Adidas
Nike
Highland Spring
Potential graduate job titles include:
Engineering Management Consultant
Engineering Manager
Project Engineering Manager
Team Project Manager (Engineering)
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
