Program Overview

MSc Engineering Management for Process Excellence

The MSc Engineering Management for Process Excellence is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to manage complex engineering projects and processes. The program combines process performance with strategic business analysis to deliver an in-depth understanding of operational issues in relation to engineering industries.

Program Overview

• The program is aimed at graduates wishing to broaden their expertise from a technological undergraduate degree or who want to work within the engineering industry in a management capacity.
• The focus is on the use and application of techniques that enable production and operational effectiveness.
• The program is based within the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management, the only department in the UK combining end-to-end expertise from creative design, through engineering design, manufacture, and management of the entire system.

What You'll Study

• The course focuses on the use and application of techniques that enable production and operational effectiveness, as well as addressing wider strategic and global issues.
• The course structure and content are based on the operational needs of modern engineering organisations, and students will be equipped with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, techniques, and tools to contribute towards the competitiveness of industrial and commercial organisations worldwide.
• As well as a team industry project, the scope of the course includes:
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Quality and lean six sigma techniques
  • Production planning
  • Performance measurement content

Industrial Experience

• During the program, students will undertake an individual and group project.
• For group projects, students will have the opportunity to work with fellow students and an industrial client to address a practical problem.
• Students will gain direct industry experience to add to their CV, develop skills, manage a project through to completion, and practice working in a multidisciplinary group preparing them for collaborative work throughout their future career.

Facilities

• Students will have access to a postgraduate student community area, including collaboration work and social areas, as well as a kitchen.
• The Department's other facilities, which are used for research, as well as staff and student work, are also available.

Staff

• The program is taught by experienced staff with expertise in their fields, including:
  • Dr Derek Little – a leading expert in solutioning business issues in identifying where and why organisations fail to meet their goals.
  • Dr Anup Nair – whose overarching research theme is of technology-driven innovations within organisations, particularly high-value manufacturing organisations and strategic technology management.
  • Mr Jose Luis Hernandez – passionate about operational excellence and whose research and industrial engagement activities are aimed at helping organisations perform better.

Course Content

• A typical selection of classes offered on the program includes:
  • Compulsory classes
  • Optional classes
• Specific modules include:
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Total Quality Management
  • Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
  • Management of Innovation
  • Postgraduate Group Project
  • Postgraduate Individual Project

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology, science, or business-related discipline.
• English language requirements: If English is not the first language, students must meet the University's English language requirements.

Fees & Funding

• Fees may vary depending on the student's nationality and the start date of the program.
• Available scholarships: The University offers a range of scholarships to help fund postgraduate studies.

Careers

• Production/Operations managers are responsible for planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing processes.
• Early career managers are required to deal with various aspects of production such as materials management, inventory control, production control, and purchasing management.
• With experience, careers can develop into overall factory management or strategic planning roles.
• Job opportunities are strong, and alumni have worked for organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Ford, Tesla, Dyson, P&G, Unilever, British Petroleum, Adidas, Nike, and Highland Spring.
• Potential graduate job titles include:
  • Engineering Management Consultant
  • Engineering Manager
  • Project Engineering Manager
  • Team Project Manager (Engineering)