Program Overview

Engineering Management - BEng (Hons)

Overview

Engineering Management is for ambitious students who want to combine engineering know-how with business acumen.

Revalidation

The University regularly ‘refreshes’ courses to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible. In addition, it undertakes formal periodic review of courses in a process called 'revalidation’ to ensure that they continue to meet standards and are current and relevant. This course will be revalidated in the near future, and it is possible that there will be some changes to the course as described in this prospectus.

Summary

The BEng Hons Engineering Management is a four-year, professionally accredited engineering course that is designed to equip you with a very valuable blend of engineering and management skills.

Engineering Management graduates play a key role in design and manufacture where the challenges include the development of more efficient and effective manufacturing systems and processes, the creation of innovative products, global sustainability, and the building of new business models to support high-value manufacturing.

This course provides you with a broad-based education including studies in engineering technology and materials, manufacturing systems and processes, product and system design, complemented by studies in business and management. It develops the multi-disciplinary and soft skills that are increasingly being demanded in today’s dynamic and resource-conscious environment.

This course has been developed to satisfy industry demand for professional engineers who possess business and management skills combined with engineering expertise.

Engineering Management graduates are in high demand from employers, not only for a wide range of roles in industry but also in utilities, transportation, and consultancy.

About this course

Year 1

• Introduces you to the fundamental skills and knowledge that underpin the core themes of the course.
• Studies include manufacturing processes, design and CAD, materials, mathematics, engineering science, and management and marketing.
• You develop practical engineering IT skills and gain hands-on workshop and laboratory experience.
• Projects help you practise and improve professional skills such as project management, communications, problem-solving, and creativity.
• A teamwork project allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the role of the engineer in a global context, taking account of ethical, cultural, and sustainability issues.

Year 2

• Includes manufacturing systems and materials, product design and CAD, quality, marketing, and operations management.
• You also learn about the financial aspect of industrial production.
• You have the flexibility of choosing an optional engineering or business module, depending on your interests.
• Throughout the year, there is an increased emphasis on digital manufacturing and the role of information technology in manufacturing and design.
• Visits to local industry provide an insight into real-world design and manufacturing.
• Individual and team assignments throughout the year help you develop your professional skills in areas such as team-working, project management, and communications.
• Preparation for your industrial placement begins in year 2.

Year 3

• Is your industrial placement year.
• Further details may be found in the section on placements.

Year 4

• In addition to the continuing development of the engineering, design, and management themes, there are opportunities for you to develop your interests by selecting from a range of options.
• An option in programming reflects the increasing importance of customer-focussed, integrated digital manufacturing systems in industry.
• Individual and team activities provide opportunities for you to work on industry-sourced or research-linked projects to develop specific expertise and to enhance your technical and professional skills.

Modules

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics
• Design and CAE 1
• The Global Engineer
• Materials and Manufacturing 1
• Marketing and Management Studies
• Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology

Year 2

• Financial Awareness for Engineers
• Manufacturing Systems
• Design and CAE 2
• Materials and Manufacturing 2
• Quality and Operations
• Digital Business Management (optional)
• Engineering Programming (optional)
• Automation (optional)

Year 3

• Industrial Placement (optional)
• International Academic Studies (optional)

Year 4

• Business Strategy
• Design and Industry
• Production Systems
• Research Methods and Management
• BEng Final Year Project
• Functional Biomaterials (optional)
• Nanotechnology (optional)
• Object-Oriented Programming (optional)
• Environmental Engineering (optional)
• Smart Manufacturing Technologies (optional)
• Advanced CAE (optional)

Standard entry conditions

• A level: BBC to include one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Technology & Design (CCEA), Chemistry, Single or Double Award Science/Applied Science, or an Engineering subject area.
• Applied General Qualifications: RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) or related subjects.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 and Mathematics at H5 if studied at Higher Level or English at O4 and Mathematics at O3 if studied at Ordinary Level.
• Scottish Highers: Grades BBCCC (to include minimum of BB in Mathematics and a science subject).
• Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CCD (to include Mathematics and a science subject).
• International Baccalaureate: Overall profile is a minimum of 25 points to include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
• Access to Higher Education (HE): Overall profile of 63% and 63% in NICATS Mathematics module (Level 2) in Engineering/Science/Technology.
• GCSE: For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and in addition GCSE pass at Grade B/6 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent).

Careers & opportunities

• Graduate employers: Caterpillar, Combilift, Diageo, Medtronic, Sensata Technologies, Terex, WrightBus.
• Job roles: Design Engineer, Lean Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations manager, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Quality Engineer.
• Career options: Excellent career opportunities for Engineering Management graduates are available in a wide range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, consumer & industrial goods, electronics and semiconductors, heavy machinery, mining and oil, food and drink, and in service sectors such as logistics, transportation, and consultancy.

Professional Recognition

• Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Fees and funding

• Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2026/27 fees will be announced in due course.
• Scholarships, awards, and prizes: A range of prizes are available for students during their studies on the course.