Northumbria University Newcastle - Engineering Management MSc

Northumbria University Newcastle

Engineering Management MSc

The MSc Engineering Management course has been specifically designed to allow you to update, extend and deepen your understanding of engineering and management.

  • You will build on your current knowledge of subjects such as solid modelling and prototyping, computer aided design and engineering data analysis, whilst developing management and entrepreneurial skills that will enhance your career opportunities within engineering and the broader business environment.
  • With the increasing complexity of the engineering sector there is a requirement for engineering managers to be specialised not just in engineering, but also in wider business and management. This Engineering Management Masters has been specifically designed to meet the demands of today’s employers and provide a solid foundation for you to progress to management level.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Career Prospects

The structure of this course has been designed to focus on engineering issues and processes, and how they apply to those in management positions.

This Engineering Management MSc incorporates six taught modules: research methods, project, programme and portfolio management; project change, risk and opportunities management; technology entrepreneurship and product development; engineering management data analysis and sustainable development for engineering practitioners. Throughout the duration of this course you will build core skills in key areas such as management, business, finance and computing, providing you with a strong understanding of the day-to-day processes that underpin the smooth running of a successful organisation.

This postgraduate engineering degree is primarily delivered by lectures and supporting seminars such as guided laboratory workshops or staffed tutorials. Assessments are undertaken in the form of exams, assignments, technical reports, presentations and project work.

Course Details

  • The structure of this course has been designed to focus on engineering issues and processes, and how they apply to those in management positions.
  • This Engineering Management MSc incorporates six taught modules: research methods, project, programme and portfolio management; project change, risk and opportunities management; technology entrepreneurship and product development; engineering management data analysis and sustainable development for engineering practitioners.
  • Throughout the duration of this course you will build core skills in key areas such as management, business, finance and computing, providing you with a strong understanding of the day-to-day processes that underpin the smooth running of a successful organisation.

Year One

Research Methods (Core,20 Credits)
Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (Core,20 Credits)
Project change, risk and opportunities management (Core,20 Credits)
Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners (Core,20 Credits)
Engineering Management Data Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
Technology Entrepreneurship & Product Development (Core,20 Credits)
Research Project (Core,60 Credits)
Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

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