Engineering Management MSc online

Become a competitive managerial candidate in the modern engineering field by combining your current tech skills with corporate management strategies.

Start Dates

January, May, September

Duration

12-24 months

Fees

£10,605

Award

Engineering Management MSc

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Study with a university ranked in the top 25 in the UK for graduate starting salaries and develop the skills you’ll need to become a leader in the modern engineering industry.

Brunel University London’s Engineering Management MSc online programme will prepare you to navigate the competencies needed in the field, including systems thinking, operations, human resources, and design and management of the supply chain. You’ll also explore current and emerging engineering management issues and the management principles that underpin effective strategies and outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Engineering Management MSc online programme will possess career-ready skills and understanding of:

  • Management of engineering businesses and an awareness of the external factors affecting them
  • Current management theories and practices and their relevance to achieving corporate competitive advantage
  • The structures of engineering organisations and the role, relationships and behaviour of individuals, and groups undertaking engineering activities
  • How finance and assets are managed within the business
  • Concepts and principles of marketing and customer care
  • The impact of quality in engineering organisations
  • Developing a corporate strategy to successfully achieve an engineering-driven change by applying current concepts, theories, and research.

Online delivery

Your programme modules and learning content are delivered via the Canvas study platform, and feature the following resources:

  • Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners 

  • A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme 

  • Case studies and discussion questions to enhance your understanding of theory in context 

  • Downloadable e-books and free library resources to aid your assignment writing and research

  • Access to online forums where you can share and discuss new concepts with fellow students and professionals from around the world.

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally-recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology subject

Non-native speakers of English need either of the following:

  • IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
  • Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
  • TOEFL: 77 (min R18,L17,S20,W17)
  • BrunELT: 58% (min 55% in all areas)

Syllabus

Brunel’s Engineering Management MSc online programme contains nine compulsory modules to prepare you to lead within the modern business environment. The compulsory modules cover topics ranging from Project Management and Systems Modelling, to Human Resources and Manufacturing Systems Design.

The full breakdown of course modules is as follows:

  • Project Management

  • Quality Management and Reliability

  • Systems Modelling and Simulation

  • Managing People and Organisations

  • Research Methods for Engineering Projects

  • Advanced Measurement Systems and Data Analysis

  • Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management

  • Financial Management

  • Research Project

Careers

As a Brunel Engineering Management graduate, you’ll have the chance to enter a variety of careers in the manufacturing, service, and government sectors. Previous graduates of the programme have been employed by globally-recognised companies including Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Atkinson, Ford, and Unilever, to name just a few.

How to apply

If you’d like to apply, click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please fill in the form and provide as much detail as possible so we can properly advise you on the next steps. Once you’ve submitted your application form, one of our dedicated course advisors will contact you within 48 hours.

Testimonials

"Being the Online Programme Director for the Engineering management MSc is a hugely rewarding experience. This degree is perfect for motivated individuals looking to move their career forward, and become outstanding leaders in engineering industries."

— Dr Maria Argyropoulou, Online Programme Director – Engineering Management