MSc ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Overview & facilities

The MSc Engineering Management Masters course was designed to address the need for skilled engineering professionals worldwide by creating engineering professionals with strong business, management and leadership skills.

The course will provide you with experiences of current best practice with regard to human, financial and Total Quality Management (TQM) of an engineering enterprise. The course is ideal for graduates, ideally with some industrial experience, who wish to move into management positions within the engineering industry.  The course will prepare you for this career by placing an emphasis on both professional and project skills.

The course is available both full-time and part-time.  

Download the School of Engineering and Information Sciences brochure. 

Content & modules

Modules

• Year 1

  Engineering Management Group Project (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  Module aims to develop a student s team working skills in planning and execution of a group product development exercise, drawing on their acquired knowledge from other modules appropriate to their programme. In addition, the module aims to develop astudent s communication skills to enable them to communicate their findings in a written and group presentation.

  Engineering Project Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To be able to apply project management techniques to achieve quality engineering solutions using human and financial resources in a given time frame

  Engineering Simulation (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module will enable students to understand the scientific methods underlying the modelling of real systems. It will further expand their understanding of a range of sophisticated mathematical techniques and simulation methods using the examples facilitated by engineering systems. Case studies will be used to illustrate how models can be validated against real measurements. Assessment procedures are designed to enable students to deliver academically significant modelling performances.

  Human and Financial Management in Engineering (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To be able to apply management techniques as tools to achieve engineering solutions using human and financial resources

  Logistics and Supply Chains (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To understand the operation of supply chains in an engineering enterprise and to be able to control the logistical operation

Attendance

Full-time students will take two 30-credit modules each term and as a part-time student you take one module each term. Each term involves 24 weeks of teaching. You will start your project module/dissertation after completing the four taught modules.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, presentations, a project and unseen examinations.

Download the course specifications.

Entry & applying

Minimum of 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent in an engineering or a numerate discipline. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications who can demonstrate relevant work experience in an appropriate field. Candidates without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level. Candidates will need a high level of competence in the use of English, equivalent to at least 6.5 in the IELTS test or TOEFL 575 paper based , 237 computer based .

International entry requirements

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

How to Apply

Apply now

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. The quickest way to apply is by making an online application, once you have created your account and completed your application, you will be able to track the progress of your application online. Alternatively, you can fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for MSc Engineering Management for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £7,500
Part-time students: £63

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600
Part-time students: £93

Careers & placements

What can you do with an Engineering degree?

Our Engineering graduates have taken senior positions in industry and it is expected that you will be in a strong position to enter a managerial career in many differing sectors. Possible career roles include Technical manager, site manager, operational manager and engineering manager. Engineering graduates have taken senior positions in industry and it is expected that you will be in a strong position to enter a managerial career in many differing sectors. Possible career roles include: Technical Manager; Site Manager; Operations Manager; Engineering Manager.

Graduate Roles

Production Manager (Manufacturing) - A production manager ensures that manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time. You can expect to find roles within automotive manufacturers and suppliers, food processing companies, pharmaceutical companies and engineering firms. A production manager's role involves production process, planning, control and supervision. You would also be expected to put together production reports for factory managers and clients. The role would also involve working closely with maintenance technicians, company buyers, suppliers, quality control, training departments, and health and safety managers.

Starting salaries* for production managers are between £18,000 and £24,000 a year. Average salaries fall between £25,000 and £40,000. Managers with overall responsibility for production can earn over £45,000.

Project Manager - A project manager plans and manages various business projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The work will involve planning and negotiation skills. Project managers work in most industries, including construction, IT, marketing, manufacturing and the public sector. You can expect to be employed directly by a company, or by a firm of project management consultants. Freelance contracts for the duration of a project are common, or you may work permanently for your employer.

Salaries* depend on experience, the industry and the size and type of project. There may be extra bonuses for meeting deadlines. A project manager can expect to earn between £25,000 and £50,000 a year. Top salaries can reach £80,000 or more.  Freelance project managers may be paid around £300 to £400 a day.

Other roles you can expect to take up are, Technical Manager, Operations Manager, and Project Planning Manager.

(*These figures are intended as a guideline only)