Engineering Management MSc
16 Months Full-time | January Start

How will I learn during the Engineering Management course?

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

The Northumbria postgraduate engineering degree 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 Engineering Management Masters 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.

On completion of all taught modules, you will undertake a substantial piece of research around a subject of particular interest to you and your own career aspirations.

Who teaches the Engineering Management MSc course?

You’ll be taught by tutors who have many years of experience in the various aspects of the engineering industry. Their experience, combined with their on-going active research, will provide an excellent foundation for your learning.

The quality of their research has ranked Northumbria University in the top 25 in the UK for the research power in engineering, with 90% of research outputs being rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Our reputation for quality is reflected by the range and depth of our collaborations with industry partners. We’ve built up numerous industrial links during the 50+ years that we’ve been offering engineering courses. These links help ensure high quality placements and collaborative projects.

Northumbria has the advantage of being located in the North East of England, which is a centre of manufacturing and technical innovation. As well as Nissan, the region’s #1 company, there is a strong concentration of automotive, engineering, chemicals, construction, and manufacturing companies.

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Where will I learn throughout my course?

Throughout the duration of your course, you will have access to our dedicated engineering laboratories that are continuously updated to reflect real-time industry practice.

Our facilities include mechanical and energy systems experimentation labs, rapid product development and performance analysis, materials testing and characterisation, 3D digital design and manufacturing process performance.

You will be given the opportunity to get hands-on with testing, materials processing, moulding, thermal analysis, and 3D rapid manufacture to help you create the products and systems required for the projects you will work on during your course.

Your learning journey will also be supported by technology such as discussion boards and video tutorials. You will also participate in IT workshops where you will learn how to use the latest industry-standard software.

Videos of lectures will on many occasions be made available through Panopto video software to further support teaching delivery.

You will also have access to all Northumbria University’s state-of-the-art general learning facilities such as dedicated IT suites and learning areas.

How is Engineering research applied to teaching throughout my course?

When studying at Northumbria University you will be taught by our team of specialist staff who boast a wealth of multi-dimensional expertise. The programme is designed to be research-led, delivering up-do-date teaching that is often based on current research undertaken by our team.

Our teaching team incorporates a dynamic mix of research-active industrial practitioners, renowned researchers and technologists, whose combined knowledge ensures you leave with an in-depth understanding of key engineering management practice and research.

You will be encouraged to undertake your own research–based learning, where you will evaluate and critique scientific papers and write research-based reports based on the information gathered.

The department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering is a top-25 Engineering research department with 90% of our outputs ranked world-leading or internationally excellent according to the latest UK-wide research assessment exercise (REF2021, UoA 12).

How will my course provide me with the skills needed for my career?

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 Engineering Management Masters 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.

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.

Industry practice and subject benchmarking have strongly influenced the design of this course to ensure you will leave equipped with the skills that are required by today’s employers. 

What kind of career can I have after my studies?

This Engineering Management MSc also sets a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further study or a career within research or teaching.