Program Overview

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

MSc

Overview

The Engineering Management postgraduate course at University College Birmingham is designed to develop a wide array of both engineering and managerial skills and competencies, enabling you to lead effectively on engineering projects as well as managing across other sectors.

Award

MSc

Duration

18 months FT / 3 years PT

Entry

September, February

Fees

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Department

Department of Engineering

Upcoming postgraduate webinars

Various dates

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Overview

The UK stands to benefit significantly from adopting Industry 4.0 technologies and processes, while the country needs a skilled engineering workforce to reach a national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Studying our engineering master’s course will arm you with the essential knowledge to meet this need, enabling you to develop an advanced understanding of innovative and exciting technologies such as cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), nano and bio technologies and sustainable engineering. In addition, you will learn core business and management principles and how to utilise technical, financial and human resources effectively.

Why should I choose to study Engineering Management MSc?

• PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply engineering management concepts in a practical environment within our engineering facilities, including our Cyber Physical Lab
• INDUSTRY LINKS – You will have access to the Learning Factory at GBSIoT with facilities to support your research and projects
• EXPERT TUITION – Learn from our highly qualified staff with extensive knowledge and experience in engineering and sustainable practice
• AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)

Our facilities

Students on our engineering courses will study in our real-world training facilities at our Camden House campus building, while you will also have access to the Learning Factory at GBSIoT with facilities to support your research and projects.

Course breakdown

Core Modules

• Engineering Business Management
  • Professional Engineering Management
  • Business Strategy and Strategic Deployment
  • Business Theories and Gurus
  • Global Business Dynamics and CSR
  • Competitive Advantage
  • Financial Management
  • Decision Making and Data Analysis
  • Corporate Knowledge Systems
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management
  • Marketing
  • Forecasting
• Engineering Operations Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Supply Change Management, Value Chains and Value Stream Mapping
  • Logistics and Inventory Management
  • MRP1&2; EOQ; JIT
  • Forrester Effect
  • Warehousing and Transport
  • Lean Manufacturing/TPS
  • Human Resources Management
  • Production Management
  • Scheduling
  • OPT
  • Product and Systems Performance and Reliability
  • Manufacturing and Construction Technologies
  • Technical Co-ordination and Collaboration
  • SPC and 6 Sigma
• Sustainability
  • Carbon Science
  • Carbon Footprints and IPAT
  • Carbon Economics and Trading
  • Renewable Resources
  • Waste Management and Recycling
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Biomass
    • Hydrogen
    • Carbon Capture
  • Sustainable Cities
  • Business Impact and Opportunities
• IR 4.0: Technologies and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Smart Systems
  • Digital Manufacturing Systems
  • Digital Communication Systems
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Nano and Bio Technologies
• Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Network Analysis and Scheduling
  • Costing and Budgeting
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Management Software Systems
  • Execution, Control and Closeout
• Technological Innovation and Change Management
  • Product and Service Design
  • Product Lifecycles and Adaption
  • Doing Engineering Research
  • Technology Capture Readiness
  • Investment Criteria
    • Financial
    • Structural
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Change Management
    • Theories of Change
    • Planning for Change
    • Leadership
  • New Product Development and Introduction
  • Engineering the Future
• Engineering Management Project This module introduces you to the disciplines and techniques required for critical appraisal of complex data and industry practice; creating research designs and accompanying research techniques; building theoretical frameworks, and the scheduling and execution of a research project. The module will develop your skills and expertise in the essential research tools you will need both for successful postgraduate study and as a leader in your chosen industry sector.

Entry requirements

Academic

• A grade classification of 2:2 is required in a (Hons) bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related engineering or technological discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied.

Work-based

• We also consider applicants who are currently employed and wish to apply to University College Birmingham.
• To apply, applicants in current relevant employment should possess a minimum of five years of relevant managerial experience in engineering and be able to provide a reference detailing roles and responsibilities from their line manager.

International students

• Applicants with a first language other than English should possess IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent.
• For academic and English entry requirements for EU and international students, please visit the Country Specific Information page.
• Please note: As an International Student, when choosing optional placement, a visa extension may be required.

Key information

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 12 contact hours):

• Large group teaching – 10 hours (in lecture rooms/specialist engineering facilities)
• Smaller group teaching – 1 hour
• Tutorials – 1 hour
• Subject advice sessions – 1-3 hours

You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course:

• Coursework – 45%
• Practical assessments/projects – 45%
• Exams/tests – 10%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our **Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy **.

Timetable

We understand that you need to balance study with work, so wherever possible** your lessons will be timetabled into 2-3 days a week for full-time and one day a week for part-time study.

Tuition fees for home students

If you are a home student enrolling on a postgraduate degree course at University College Birmingham in 2024/2025 , the tuition fee forfull-time study will be£9,350 per year. Forpart-time study , the fee will be £4,675 per year.

In 2025/2026, the tuition fee for[Band 2] courses forfull-time study will be£10,350 per year. Forpart-time study , the fee will be£5,175 per year.

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Tuition fees for international students

If you are an international student (or have been fee assessed as an international fee payer) and enrolling on a full-time postgraduate degree course in 2024/2025 , the fee for the academic year will be£ 15,000. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year or£250 for a half-year placement.

In 2025/2026 , the tuition fee for[Band 1] courses will be£17,000 for the academic year.

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Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Career opportunities

The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

• Engineering manager - Average Salary: £63,000
• Process design engineer - Average Salary: £43,000
• Mechanical engineer - Average Salary: £32,000
• Project engineer - Average salary: £38,000 - £45,000
• Process manufacturing engineer - Average Salary: £35,000
• Electrical/electronics engineer - Average Salary: £32,000

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