The management of large complex systems engineering projects demands a unique set of skills that are not taught within conventional engineering or business management programmes. The aim of this programme is to develop systems engineering management capability by creating graduates who understand the complexities of the management situations they face, and who can apply systems thinking approaches and techniques in order to address the challenge of managing the complexity between the technical system being developed and the people and organisations that are responsible. You'll focus on engineered systems, however, many of the skills and techniques you'll acquire are equally applicable to other complex systems such as manufacturing and organisations. The programme is based within the Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management, the only department in the UK combining end-to-end expertise from creative design, through engineering design, manufacture and management of the entire system. Our work in partnership with a number of global companies with extensive systems engineering expertise, not only ensures our teaching is based on the latest research and the skills you gain are cutting edge and relevant, it also enables us to incorporate practical challenges and solutions in the programme, through your project work with an industrial partner.

Industries that lead the development of aerospace, automotive, civil and construction, defence, electronics, infrastructure, and power generation projects have identified that systems engineering management skills are the scarcest in the sector and are a rare commodity in today’s recruitment environment.