Program Overview

Through-life System Sustainment MSc

The Through-life System Sustainment MSc is a postgraduate program that enables change leaders in organizations to develop superior through-life support capabilities. This course provides an essential foundation for future leaders in organizations seeking to optimize the value in-use and cost in-use for long-life engineering assets.

Overview

This program offers through-life thinking to enable change leaders to embrace new and integrated approaches. It is designed for individuals who wish to become future leaders in organizations that optimize the value in-use and cost in-use for long-life engineering assets such as planes, trains, ships, vehicles, power-plants, machine tools, and buildings.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this course leads to careers with higher levels of responsibility, a broader base of skills and capability, and a greater level of professionalism. Graduates of this course have taken on roles including:

• Deployed Lifecycle Engineer
• Through-Life Support Engineer
• Systems Engineering Consultant
• Project Management Operations Lead
• Operations and Maintenance Expert
• Maintenance Modernisation Manager
• Management Consultant
• Manufacturing Technology Solution Architect

Organizations that have employed graduates of this program include:

• Babcock International Group
• BAE Systems
• Bombardier Transportation
• British Army
• Deloitte
• GSK
• Hitachi Rail
• Rolls-Royce
• Thales
• Transport for London
• Zurich Insurance

Support and Resources

Cranfield's Career Service is dedicated to helping students meet their career aspirations. Students have access to career coaching and advice, CV development, interview practice, and opportunities to meet recruiting employers at careers fairs. The strong reputation and links with potential employers provide outstanding opportunities to secure interesting jobs and develop successful careers. Support continues after graduation, with alumni having free life-long access to a range of career resources to help continue their education and enhance their career.