Engineering Management MSc

Course overview

The online Engineering Management MSc will equip you with practical and theoretical knowledge of modern engineering, alongside a grounding in management. Offering much more than a generic MBA, the course has been designed by engineers, for engineers. It aims to meet the needs of a changing engineering environment and expand your engineering management job options upon graduation.

There has never been a more crucial time for businesses to have technically competent senior engineers, and our specialised curriculum brings a modern, technology-focused perspective to tried and tested management strategies. Modules like Business Strategy for Engineers, Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, and Decision Making for Engineering Managers are aligned with market needs to help you gain high-demand skills and enhance your opportunities in engineering management.

Use your knowledge to influence company strategy and impress employers, helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with innovative technologies, management techniques and market approaches.

Why engineering management?

If you are looking to transition into an enterprise-level leadership role, this course is for you. The distance learning Masters in Engineering Management will help you grasp advanced management techniques used by industry leaders. It is ideal if you are:

• In the initial stages of your career and looking to fast-track your progress.
• An ambitious professional with substantial industry experience.
• Looking to build your skills as a senior engineer.

The University of Leeds

We are one of the top 100 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2023) with a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

Through links with various industry partners worldwide, we provide you with a strong combination of higher education and careers support. Our team of high-profile academics create an exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading knowledge and research.

You will also benefit from our links with the industry and private companies to build market-ready expertise, ready to apply the latest management thinking.

Learn from multiple engineering schools

The distance learning Engineering Management MSc is a result of an in-depth collaboration between high profile academics from four leading engineering schools:

• School of Civil Engineering – 4^th in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
• School of Mechanical Engineering – 6th in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023).
• School of Chemical and Process Engineering – top 10 in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023).
• School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering – 8^th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023).

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

This award is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and is equivalent to a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

CMI’s qualifications sit on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Frameworks) and are recognised by the European Credit Framework. You will benefit from:

• Access to exclusive CMI networking events.
• Attending lectures from top level CMI industry-expert members.
• CMI Affiliate member status, giving you a host of additional benefits to support your development and employability.
• Opportunity to fast-track into the next stage of training to become a Chartered Manager.

Course details

Our online Engineering Management MSc offers a flexible schedule of modules. There are nine individual 15-credit taught modules and you will typically spend eight weeks studying each module, plus a 45-credit project module over 24 weeks.

The distance learning course will begin with a two-week online induction designed to prepare you for online learning at the University of Leeds. It will introduce the study skills you’ll need to successfully complete your Masters.

The modules cover a variety of subject areas to provide you with fundamental engineering management skills and knowledge, including strategic management, project management and managing the impact of emerging technologies. You will also explore continuous improvement and innovation management in organisations.

You can take the course at your own pace and adapt your studies to fit around your work and life commitments. To give you flexibility, it is possible to pause your studies and take them up again at a later point. This means you can choose to complete the Engineering Management MSc in a minimum of two years or up to a maximum of four years.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Engineering Management MSc in the course catalogue

Year 1 compulsory modules

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Year 2 compulsory modules

Year 2 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Learning and teaching

Studying online

Each week you will study through live interactive sessions with our module tutors in a mixture of structured and open-ended learning techniques. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

You’ll join a global learning network of like-minded engineers from all over the world. Collaborate, share your knowledge, and learn directly from others. You can even develop your business relationships and network with worldwide peers in our virtual social spaces.

We recognise that professionals have busy lives, so with a 100% online delivery mode, you can manage your learning around personal commitments and full-time employment, without disrupting your life. You will study with a world-leading UK institution without the additional cost of overseas living. We will also provide many tools, including study planners, to help you track your progress and better manage your time.

Minerva

Your learning will be delivered by Leeds online via our award-winning virtual learning environment, Minerva.

Minerva can be accessed on different devices, whenever and wherever it suits you. The platform has been designed by a team of experts to ensure your online learning experience is of the highest quality and prepares you for success, both academically and professionally.

You’ll have access to:

• The Pathways to Success induction course designed for online learning students.
• In-course communication tools, such as discussion forums and announcements, to facilitate collaboration with peers and module tutors across the globe with ease.
• Webinars to engage in real time with module tutors and peers to learn about a range of contemporary subject areas.
• Online advice and support services for Minerva.
• Tools to help self-monitor progress.

You will also be able to submit assessments and receive feedback from module tutors during their office working hours.

We recommend a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps. You will need regular access to a desktop computer, tablet, or laptop, with a webcam. You will also need to view PDF documents and work in Microsoft Office (software provided)

On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

Assessment methods will emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. They will typically include:

• mini project reports
• group discussions and assignments
• live and/or pre-recorded presentations
• practical exercises based on real-world scenarios
• essays
• literature reviews
• multiple choice exams for formative learning feedback (no more than 5% of assessment).

Applying

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (hons) bachelor degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related engineering or technological discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied.

Non-standard entry requirements

If your degree is in an unrelated engineering discipline or in a managerial or economic discipline, we’ll consider your application if you have at least three years of relevant work experience in an engineering environment.

Exceptionally, we'll also consider applications from professionally qualified and experienced candidates who don’t meet the formal requirements.

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information, please contact our Enrolment Advisors at studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk

All applicants will need to have GCSE English language at grade C or above, or an appropriate equivalent English language qualification. We’ll also consider equivalent English language qualifications.

In exceptional circumstances applicants can provide alternative proof of English language proficiency rather than a standard English test. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You should discuss the criteria with your Enrolment Advisor to see if this can be considered.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

How to apply

Identification

The Digital Education Service requires all applicants to provide proof of their identity at the point of application. Accepted forms of ID are:

• Passport photo page, or
• Driving licence, or
• National identity card

Deadlines

The deadline for applications to join each intake are outlined below:

• March 2023 start: application deadline is 7 February 2023.
• May 2023 start: application deadline is 11 April 2023.
• July 2023 start: application deadline is 6 June 2023.
• September 2023 start: application deadline is 8 August 2023.
• November 2023 start: application deadline is 3 October 2023.
• January 2024 start: application deadline is 5 December 2023.

All suitably qualified candidates will be interviewed by telephone or online as part of the selection process.

Applicants for Digital Education Service programmes should contact their Enrolment Advisor to find out more about the course, how to start the online application process and if applicants wish to change their start date after submitting an application.

Email studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk.

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Admissions policy

University of Leeds Taught Admissions Policy 2023

Contact us

Enrolment Advisor team

Email: studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)113 341 1262

Fees

Fees for 2022/23 academic year of entry (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023):

UK and International: £15,500

The fee is composed of:

• nine taught modules (15 credits each): £1,500 per module
• project module fee (45 credits): £2,000

You will have the option to pay your fees on a module-by-module basis*. In this case your fee will be broken down into:

• nine taught module fees: £1,500 per module
• project module fee: £2,000

*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis.

Additional cost information

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs.

Scholarships and financial support

Graduates of the University of Leeds (or an affiliated institution) are entitled to a 10% bursary towards tuition fees. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

UK students may be able to apply for a UK government-backed loan. Applications should be made through the Student Loans Company. Find out more.

Career opportunities

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences maintains long-standing industry links with partners both in the UK and overseas. Through these partnerships, the Faculty has identified demand within the global employment market for engineers with advanced management skills.

Graduates from the distance learning Engineering Management Masters will be perfectly equipped to step into roles as industry leaders. You will benefit from our links with industry and private companies to build market-ready expertise, ready to apply the latest management thinking.

Alumni of our engineering schools have gone on to positions with companies such as: Arup, KPMG, Laing O’Rourke, TATA Steel, BP, Rolls-Royce and AECOM.

Whether you are looking for progression within your company or simply to improve your management competency within your current role, you’ll be ready to step into a range of engineering career opportunities from Engineering Manager positions to Project Manager, Business Analyst and many more.

Careers support

Throughout your course of study, you will have access to a range of professional development support and activities. The Careers Service offers online support and resources including career planning, CV (Curriculum Vitae) guidance and interview/application skills, as well as providing access to our database of employer events. You will also be able to schedule one-to-one careers advice sessions through our e-Guidance service via telephone or Skype.

The Careers Service is a global platform that connects students, alumni and employers from all around the world. Whether you’re a current student or alumni, you can get access to professional development tools, regional knowledge or industry insight through our network.

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