Masters in Engineering Management

Program Overview

The Advanced Engineering Management Programme at the University of Birmingham combines engineering and business expertise to equip graduates with core management skills for leadership roles in engineering. Students delve into pathways specializing in Construction, Operations, Project, or Systems Management before undertaking a research project. Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, the program prepares graduates for a wide range of engineering management careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Advanced Engineering Management Programme (AEMP) is a postgraduate program delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Birmingham Business School. It aims to equip engineering graduates with the necessary management skills for general management or senior specialist roles. The program combines the expertise of both schools, offering a high-quality, distinctive, and flexible course.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of core management concepts.
• To allow students to specialize in a pathway most suited to their skills and career aspirations.
• To instill a broader insight into engineering management.
• To equip students with the skills to excel in technical management.

Outline:

The program is structured into two semesters:

Semester One:

• Introduces core management concepts.
• Modules include:
• Marketing and Financial Management (20 credits)
• Organisational and Operations Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Innovation Management (20 credits)

Semester Two:

• Students select one of four specialist pathways:
• Construction Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Systems Management
• Students can also choose a mixed pathway route, tailoring the course to their requirements.
• Optional modules include:
• Construction Management (20 credits)
• Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction (20 credits)
• Sustainable Construction (20 credits)
• Management Information Systems and Simulation (20 credits)
• Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (20 credits)

Dissertation:

• Students undertake a 60-credit research project in the summer.
• Examples of project titles include:
• BP in the Global Oil Industry
• Analysis of the Hellenic Steel Industry

Teaching:

• The program is delivered by leading academics from both the Birmingham Business School and the School of Engineering.
• The management content is research-led, drawing on the expertise and reputation of the Business School.
• The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, group work, and case studies.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in engineering management, including:
• General management roles
• Senior specialist roles
• Project management roles
• Operations management roles
• Systems management roles

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• The program can be studied on a part-time basis over the duration of up to five years.
• The University of Birmingham has invested in a new School of Engineering building, due for completion in 2020.
• Postgraduate students have access to the award-winning Alan Walters Building, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for postgraduate teaching.
• The University Careers Network offers a range of services to help students prepare for their careers, including:
• Careers guidance
• Work experience opportunities
• Mentoring
• Global internships and placements
• CV and job application support
• The program is designed to expose students to up-to-date knowledge of current and future trends in the management of their chosen field.
• The program develops the skills of critical evaluation and analysis that students will need as engineers of tomorrow.

UK students: £10,530 full-time, £3,510/year part-time (3 years) International students: £29,340 All international applicants to this course will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place.