MSc

Engineering Management

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Key Facts

Course Code N23F

  • Qualification

    MSc

  • Course duration

    1 year

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MSc Engineering Management at Aberystwyth University is designed to appeal to anyone who wishes to develop their skills and confidence in the management of engineering and technology-based systems. Throughout the programme, you will develop high-level proficiencies in the areas of innovation, analysis, business strategy and management. On completion of the course, you will have gained the requisite skills to become an effective technical manager and leader, and pursue a career in a range of engineering, technology and enterprise management roles.

Typical Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Normally, an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above. However, candidates with HND + significant and appropriate experience may be allowed to enter the programme. Each applicant will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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Course Overview

Engineering has a critical role to play in today’s fast-moving technological revolution, and managers who can innovate in response to global challenges are highly desirable. MSc Engineering Management focuses on building the essential skills and competencies that senior managers require to succeed in this sector, including industrial engineering innovation skills as well as strategic business and management techniques.

You will take modules in quality engineering and management, international strategy and operations, business economics, leadership, project management and product innovation. You will also complete a substantial engineering management report which focuses on providing value-added improvements within companies.

This programme has been designed to be accessible by students who have graduated from almost any discipline. It does not require detailed technical knowledge.

About this course

Duration:

1 year full-time.

2-3 years part-time.

Start dates available in January or September.

Course Fees:

Please see the tuition fee pages for current tuition fees. Please note that all fees are subject to an annual increase.

Funding:

Funding opportunities may be available, please check our funding calculator for details.

Modules September start - 2025

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

The role of an Engineering Manager includes directing teams of people, managing projects and planning budgets. Engineering Managers should be well-prepared to blend technology talents with leadership, management and financial acumen, whether it is enhancing engineering supply chains or managing big engineering projects and workflows. It is also crucial for engineering managers to have a thorough awareness of new and disruptive technology.

Becoming an Engineering Manager is the next step in the career for any technical engineer. Honing technical abilities while also gaining business and management skills is the ideal method to advance an engineering career and obtain a competitive advantage in the workplace. By studying this course, you will acquire the high-level management skills necessary to excel as a leader in technological and engineering businesses, whether in a multinational company or organisation, small to medium enterprise, or as an entrepreneur.

Teaching & Learning

On this course you will explore both engineering and management issues to help you accelerate your career towards senior management in the engineering and technology sectors.

You will:

  • explore strategic quality management issues in engineering businesses
  • examine the application of economic concepts in providing solutions to managerial problems
  • develop your expertise in organisational leadership
  • acquire valuable project management skills
  • evaluate strategies for marketing management in competitive consumer and business markets
  • gain an understanding of product innovation and commercial differentiation.

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of reports, essays, exams and presentations, culminating in a final engineering management report.