Engineering Management (with Placement) MSc
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
- An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar, or in a closely related Science subject area such as Physics or Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification
- Applicants with other appropriate profession qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering you the opportunity to secure a placement* for an additional 6 months, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students with limited experience to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree.
Engineering management is a specialised field of management concerned specifically with the engineering sector. Reflecting industry demand for management-focused engineers, this course is designed to extend the knowledge, skills and ability of graduates in engineering, technology and applied science to the level required of senior management positions in the engineering industry.
Industrial productivity and performance of many manufacturing companies is considered by many to be of concern. There has never been a more important time for businesses to have technically competent manager and there is a demand for highly-educated and trained engineering and technology graduates entering the Engineering Management discipline.
During this course you will study advanced modules covering such areas as; project and finance management, new product development, and quality systems and measurements, these modules should provide you with a greater depth of knowledge and skill.
Graduates of this course are likely to progress to roles as an engineering manager. You may also find opportunities in general management in a wide range of sectors, although your skills would be most appropriate in management roles that benefit from a background in engineering, such as manufacturing or technical service industries.
*Please see the placement section for more details.
Fees and funding
Please check our website for fee information
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- compeng@hud.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1484 957507