LIBT Brunel University

Course Details

Engineering Management MSc

Course Description

This programme equips individuals to handle diverse management responsibilities that require knowledge in finance, systems thinking, operations, human resources and the design and management of the supply chain. The course balances academic theory with practical opportunities to demonstrate engineering management capabilities and deliver real solutions through assignments and projects. See what our students say about this course. New optional modules available for MSc Programmes The Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Subject Area is pleased to announce that following a recent comprehensive review of the modules on offer for the various MSc programmes, a more versatile scheme of studies for all its MSc programmes is to be introduced. The new scheme will not only allow students greater flexibility within the programmes but has been designed to enhance the industrial relevance and employment prospects of students graduating from the programmes. The Women in Engineering Scholarship is available for students on this course. The programme is intended to benefit a wide range of participants, in particular: * Engineering and technology graduates who aspire to management positions. * Established engineers working in industry and faced with the challenge of new areas of responsibility following promotion to management positions. * Managers working in engineering organisations who have the technical knowledge and skills but need to broaden their experience and update their expertise. * Others with engineering, technology or appropriate business backgrounds, working in advisory, consultancy or research roles, who need to familiarise themselves with engineering management principles and practices. * European and other overseas engineers who wish to broaden their education in the United Kingdom. The aims of this MSc programme are to enable engineering managers to: * Widen their knowledge and understanding of a range of current and developing engineering management issues. * Develop an understanding of management principles and practices and how they are effectively implemented at a senior and strategic level. * Develop an advanced understanding of the key strategic issues involved in developing and implementing engineering projects and solutions.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Engineering Management graduates may enter a broad range of careers in the Manufacturing, Service and Government Sectors. Previous graduates are employed in industries ranging from metal cutting to process, working for such companies as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Atkinson, Ford and Unilever. A number of graduates have also built their own consultancy companies.

Engineering Management MSc LIBT Brunel University