Engineering management is critical in the delivery of technical products and services. This course combines process performance with strategic business analysis to deliver an in-depth understanding of operational issues in relation to engineering industries. The course is aimed at graduates wishing to broaden their expertise from a technological undergraduate degree, or who want to work within the engineering industry in a management capacity. 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. What you’ll study The course focuses on the use and application of techniques that enable production and operational effectiveness, as well as addressing wider strategic and global issues. The course structure and content are based on the operational needs of 21st century engineering organisations, and you will be equipped with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, techniques and tools to contribute towards the competitiveness of industrial and commercial organisations worldwide. As well as a team industry project, the scope of the course includes: continuous process improvement; quality and lean six sigma techniques; production planning; and performance measurement content. Students can also choose from optional modules and complete a Masters dissertation.

Production/Operations managers are responsible for planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes in order to make sure goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality. Early career managers are required to deal with various aspects of production such as materials management, inventory control, production control and purchasing management. With experience, careers can develop into overall factory management or strategic planning roles. Using concepts and tools provided, you will develop the skills to analyse and implement solutions for organisational competitiveness. Job opportunities are good – our alumni have worked for organisations such as: Rolls-Royce Jaguar Ford Tesla Dyson P&G Unilever British Petroleum Adidas Nike Highland Spring