Engineering Management

Overview

This Engineering Management course from The University of Hull Online will help you develop a keen awareness of employer and customer needs. 

You get an understanding of the changes in business, industry and government that affect engineering management.

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. These experts should have 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 the best practices to the operation of a forward-thinking engineering organisation

• Apply techniques such as Lean to increase productivity, eliminate waste and improve your organisation’s competitiveness and business efficiency

• 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

How you're assessed

All assessments for the course are based on coursework and assignments submitted online. Your performance on the course will be evaluated through a range of methods including:

• Ongoing tutor and peer feedback

• Challenge activities and group discussion forums

• Written work, including case studies, reports and essays

Career prospects

By studying this course, you gain valuable transferable skills which are in-demand across the global 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