Engineering Management

Overview

The online learning model used in this Engineering Management programme from the University of Hull allows you to apply your new knowledge of best practices and techniques such as; Lean thinking, quality enhancement, project management, pricing and purchasing directly to your current profession.

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What you learn

Today’s consumer-led market is entirely dependent on the ability to manufacture interchangeable components at high volumes. As a result, the engineering sector requires leaders and strategic thinkers with an advanced understanding of management principles and the ability to oversee and analyse management processes and enterprise systems as a whole. 

• develop the ability to strategically identify and implement management principles and best practices to the operation of a forward-thinking engineering organisation

• apply techniques such as Lean to improve efficiencies, eliminate waste and improve your organisation’s competitiveness and business efficiency as a result

• understand how measures, philosophies, and cultures impact company performance and develop quality improvements from a technical and financial perspective

• build awareness of relationships and logistical challenges within the supply chain and deal with the implications of pricing and purchasing policies

• learn proven project management techniques and strategies such as Agile, Prince2, and ITIL to develop new production processes

• gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful Engineering Manager.

Career prospects

This distance learning degree aims to prepare graduates from technical disciplines such as Engineering and Technology and other numerate degrees with advanced skills in Engineering Management and an emphasis on industrial applications.Throughout the programme, there is a focus on team-based approaches, written and oral communication skills, management of technology and continuous improvement. You will gain the global mindset needed to succeed within the engineering industry.Roles open to MSc Engineering Management graduates could include

• systems engineer

• production engineer

• R&D engineer

• project engineer

• quality engineer

• business development executive