Overview
Do you aspire to shape the future through innovative solutions and sustainable practices? Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for engineering and a drive to lead in your field?
Whatever your engineering background, the Engineering Management MSc will help you build on your undergraduate degree and enhance your expertise. This course will help prepare you for advanced management roles in the industry.
You’ll gain the necessary skills to:
- navigate complex challenges
- lead teams effectively
- manage change in a fast-paced industry
- implement innovative solutions that drive success
You’ll enter the industry equipped with the skills to integrate technical expertise with strategic management. You’ll be able to develop effective solutions and promote sustainable growth within an organisation.
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What you’ll learn
You’ll develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to:
- establish governance structures for controlling and managing change initiatives
- balance environmental, social, economic, and administrative factors impacting projects
- build and lead diverse, effective teams
- manage resources, supplier performance, and change requests
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Course content changes
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
- Public Policy (10 credits)
- Digital Engineering and Analytics (10 credits)
- Sustainable Engineering Management (20 credits)
- Project Management (10 credits)
- Research Skills (10 credits)
- Finance for Sustainability (10 credits)
- Leadership Perspectives (20 credits)
- Project Module (60 credits)
How you’ll learn
You’ll be taught using a range of methods, including:
- lectures
- tutorials
- coursework
- project work
- student-centred learning
Depending on your modules, you’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation
Additional assessment information
You’ll also be assessed via tutorial exercises and coursework.
Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You’ll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:
- module handbooks
- course materials
- groups
- course announcements and notifications
- written feedback
Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:
- peers
- academics
- personal tutors
- our University Student Services Team
- student representatives
You’ll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Your development
You’ll develop skills in:
- business
- finance
- leadership
- policy control
- data analytics
- entrepreneurship
- project management
- supply chain management
You’ll also learn how to:
- set up portfolios to meet strategic goals
- assess organisational readiness for change initiatives
- resolve conflicts between stakeholders
- inspire and guide teams
- plan activities and resources efficiently
Your future
This industry-focused course prepares you for a variety of career paths, including:
- Engineering Manager
- Entrepreneur, starting your own business
- roles in analytics and finance
- senior management positions
Our Careers Service
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Quality and ranking
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University – QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 140 for Engineering and Technology – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK
Facilities
Stephenson Building
The Stephenson Building is a £110 million investment in world-class education, research and collaboration across Engineering. It’s a place for future engineers, researchers and designers to collaborate and tackle global challenges, together.
Entry requirements
The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
Academic entry requirements
A 2:2 Honours degree, or international equivalent in the following subjects:
• any engineering discipline
• mathematics, physics or computer science
• any other closely-related discipline
Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential.
