Engineering Business Management

Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science, engineering, management or numerate discipline.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

• This programme brings together knowledge and skills from engineering, business and management, with a high level of applicability in your future career.
• Our students benefit from hands-on experience in Exeter Digital Enterprise Systems (ExDES) laboratory, a cutting edge facility training students to generate and implement multi-disciplinary, advanced, and smart engineering solutions in student-centred and competence-orientated ways.
• Learn a basis in management specifically adapted for engineers, allowing you to progress quickly into management roles in your chosen field
• The programme is focused on the application of latest Industry 4.0 digital technologies to industrial and supply chain processes.
• Taught in partnership with the University of Exeter Business School, you’ll receive an exceptional learning experience and the chance to build an outstanding personal network to enhance your future career.

This programme is modular and flexible, carrying 180 credits (240 credits for the Engineering Business Management with Industrial Placement variant) in total and offering flexibility in choice of modules studied.

MSc Engineering Business Management consists of seven core engineering, business and management focussed modules totalling 180 credits. This includes the 60-credit Engineering MSc project, and two 15-credit optional modules.

The programme begins in September each year and the taught elements are concluded by May. The Engineering MSc project, under the personal supervision of a research expert in the chosen area, continues until September.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.