Northumbria University Newcastle - Engineering Management MSc (with Advanced Practice in Y2)

Northumbria University Newcastle

Engineering Management MSc (with Advanced Practice in Y2)

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.

In the second year of this Engineering Management Masters, for one semester you will have the chance to study in another country or join a research group. This valuable experience will enhance your employment opportunities and further develop your theoretical and practical skills. 

Research

If you take this option, you will be assigned to our Engineering, Physics and Materials Research Group. There is every possibility that you may contribute to published research and therefore you may be named as part of the research team, which would be a great start to a research career.

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

  • With the increasing complexity of the engineering industry there is a requirement for managers to be specialised not just in engineering, but also the general business and management aspects of a company.
  • This Northumbria Engineering Management MSc has been specifically designed to allow you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge to further enhance your career opportunities in both industry and entrepreneurship. The Advanced Practice semester will help you develop a track record of achievement that will help you stand out from other job applicants.
  • A two-year master’s in Engineering Management, like this one, will carry particular weight with employers. They’ll understand that you’ll have a deeper understanding of topics as well as more hands-on practical experience. On completion of this course you will possess a deep understanding of engineering data analysis, research and project management, programme and portfolio management, project risk management and technology entrepreneurship.

Course Details

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

This course 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)
Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year Two

Research Project (Core,60 Credits)
Advance Practice semester (Core,60 Credits)

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