ME Engineering with Business

Program Overview

The Master's in Engineering with Business program at UCD equips engineers with business and management skills, preparing them for leadership roles in industry. Graduates are well-rounded professionals with expertise in engineering, business, and communication. The program emphasizes practical application through work placements and industry-focused research projects, with a focus on social and ethical considerations in engineering practice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The ME in Engineering with Business is a graduate taught program (level 9 NFQ, 120 credits) designed to equip engineering students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management principles. It aims to produce graduates who are fully competent in their chosen engineering discipline, possess a strong foundation in business and management, and have practical experience in applying engineering knowledge in a business context. The program's objective is to cater to the career needs of graduates by providing them with the skills and knowledge to excel in management roles within industrial and commercial enterprises, both in the public and private sectors. Graduates will be equipped to make a positive contribution to society by applying their technical and business expertise to solve problems and improve the quality of life for communities and consumers.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on group work, fostering collaboration between students from both technical and business backgrounds. The program also emphasizes communication skills, enabling students to effectively convey their knowledge to diverse audiences.

Careers:

The ME in Engineering with Business is designed to produce industry-ready engineers with a broad understanding of the business environment. Graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Technical specializations: Graduates can pursue careers within their chosen engineering disciplines.
• Commercial roles: The program prepares graduates for roles in sales, marketing, and business development.
• Management consulting: Graduates can leverage their technical and business skills in management consulting firms.
• Financial sector: The program provides a strong foundation for careers in finance, investment banking, and financial analysis.
• IT: Graduates can pursue careers in IT management, software development, and data analytics.
Previous employers of alumni include: Accenture, Abbvie, Boston Scientific, Deloitte, Intel, Jaguar UK, MSD Carlow, PJ Walls, PM Group, RPS Consulting, and SAP.

Other:

• The program is delivered in conjunction with the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland's leading business school, ranked 29th in Europe by the Financial Times.
• The program was previously voted GradIreland Engineering Postgraduate Course of the Year.
• It is the only business-oriented master's program accredited by Engineers Ireland for Chartered Engineering status.
• The program is delivered with an open, self-directed, team-based learning ethos.
• Students are challenged to apply their classroom knowledge in business placements and through modern engineering research projects.
• The program emphasizes the social, ethical, and legal considerations relating to engineering practice in society.
• Graduates will demonstrate decision-making skills and judgment in analyzing problems and implementing solutions, addressing technical, financial, social, sustainability, health, and environmental challenges on a global level.
• The program fosters the ability to work effectively in teams and develop management responsibilities within technical disciplines.
• Students are encouraged to engage in lifelong learning and professional development through team-based and self-directed learning.
• The program offers students the opportunity to complete a 6-month work placement, providing practical experience in a real-world setting.
• This is followed by an industry-focused research project that combines academic and practice-based learning.
• In the last year, more than 72% of program graduates found a job before graduation.
• The ME is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognized by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships

ME Engineering with Business (T166) Full Time EU Year 1 - € 9300 nonEU Year 1 - € 29100 EU Year 2 - € 8830 aanonEU Year 2 - € 27720 aa aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24 Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme.