Engineering Management

This part-time BSc (Hons) Engineering Management degree is designed to expand your understanding of core engineering-related disciplines and develop skills that are essential for your career. You will gain research and business skills that are highly valued by industry and professional bodies. This course is perfect for those looking to balance work and study, offering both work-based learning and the flexibility to progress at your own pace.

The course covers a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering. You will also learn important management skills in engineering, which will help you understand how to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively. These are skills that are crucial for career development in the modern engineering sector.

A key part of this course is its focus on real-world applications. You will engage in project management and work on real engineering problems, which will give you practical experience that you can apply in your career. This focus on engineering and business integration ensures that you will be well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry.

We have strong links with industry, and you will benefit from our partnerships with world-leading companies such as Tata Steel, Dow Chemicals, Aston Martin, Ford, Zimmer Biomet, Rolls Royce, and Valero. These industry partnerships mean that you will learn from the latest industry practices and have the chance to network with professionals working in some of the top engineering companies in the world.

The course also offers flexibility, allowing you to study while working. Whether you are on-site or taking advantage of our distance learning options, the programme is designed to fit around your existing commitments. You can use your current job as a learning platform, applying the skills you gain directly to your work.

For those aiming to take their career even further, this course can also serve as a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. With a focus on both technical and business knowledge, you will be well-prepared for higher-level qualifications and roles.

In summary, this course offers the perfect balance of technical learning and business principles and practices, combined with practical, hands-on experience. It is ideal for those who want to advance their careers in engineering while continuing to work, thanks to its flexible approach and strong ties to leading companies in the industry.

Course Modules

Our approach to teaching combines practical, hands-on learning with academic knowledge to ensure you gain both technical expertise and business insight. By engaging in real-world applications and industry-linked projects, you will develop the skills needed for a successful career in engineering management.

Level 4

At Level 4, you will build a strong foundation in core engineering subjects. You will study plant operations, engineering mathematics, and materials processing, while also developing essential study skills. You’ll gain insight into quality and business improvement and begin to understand how to apply project design principles in real engineering environments.

Compulsory

• Plant Operations and Performance (20 credits)

• Quality and Business Improvement (20 credits)

• Finance Management (10 credits)

• Organisation Management (20 credits)

• Managing Change (10 credits)

• Study Skills (10 credits)

• Data Analysis and Simulation (20 credits)

• Introduction to Materials Engineering (10 credits)

• Sustainable Manufacturing Technology (10 credits)

Level 5

In Level 5, you will take part in a group industrial project, collaborating with others to solve real-world engineering problems. You’ll learn about manufacturing design, innovation in management, and sustainability. You will also gain knowledge in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, equipping you with advanced problem-solving skills. Environmental engineering and sustainable energy will also be a focus.

Compulsory

• Group Project (20 credits)

• Capacity Planning (10 credits)

• Procurement Strategies (10 credits)

• Supply Chain and Logistics Operations (20 credits)

• Computational Techniques 1 (10 credits)

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (20 credits)

Level 6

At Level 6, your learning culminates in an independent project, where you’ll apply your knowledge to an industry-relevant problem. You’ll study advanced processes and materials, along with manufacturing systems and simulation. Additionally, you will explore plant and asset engineering and learn crucial business skills in procurement and negotiation, preparing you for leadership roles in engineering.

Compulsory

• Procurement and Negotiation (20 credits)

• Engineering Management (10 credits)

• Vulnerability and Risk Management (20 credits)

• Design for Sustainability (10 credits)

• Strategic Management (10 credits)

• Independent Project (40 credits)

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Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through a combination of laboratory-based practicals, assignments, presentations, exams and individual projects.

Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.

One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.