Engineering Management

Aberystwyth University
Postgraduate Master of Science (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesPhysics and astronomy

About this course

MSc Engineering Management at Aberystwyth University is designed to appeal to anyone who wishes to develop their skills and confidence in the management of engineering and technology-based systems. Throughout the programme, you will develop high-level proficiencies in the areas of innovation, analysis, business strategy and management. On completion of the course, you will have gained the requisite skills to become an effective technical manager and leader, and pursue a career in a range of engineering, technology and enterprise management roles.

Engineering has a critical role to play in today’s fast-moving technological revolution, and managers who can innovate in response to global challenges are highly desirable. MSc Engineering Management focuses on building the essential skills and competencies that senior managers require to succeed in this sector, including industrial engineering innovation skills as well as strategic business and management techniques.

You will take modules in quality engineering and management, international strategy and operations, business economics, leadership, project management and product innovation. You will also complete a substantial engineering management report which focuses on providing value-added improvements within companies.

This programme has been designed to be accessible by students who have graduated from almost any discipline. It does not require detailed technical knowledge.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2124 Electronics engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
2119 Natural and social science professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberystwyth
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Physics and astronomy