Engineering Management MSc

You will delve into advanced engineering principles while simultaneously honing your management skills. This course integrates real-world case studies, industry projects, and practical experiences, providing you with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real challenges. This hands-on approach ensures that you are not just academically proficient but also adept at solving complex, real-world problems.<br/><br/>There is a global demand for business engineering managers, and this course bridges that gap by creating the future leaders of the engineering sector. Upon successful completion of this degree, you will be awarded the CMI certificate. This qualification will provide a clear pathway for progression towards the ultimate management and leadership achievement, becoming a chartered manager. Your future as a leader in the world of engineering and management begins here.<br/>Successful completion of the programme leads to the automatic award of the CMI certificate.<br/><br/>**How you will learn**<br/>Teaching and learning will take place via a variety of methods. As well as traditional in-person and online lectures and seminars, you will benefit from practical lab sessions working with software packages, participate in interactive quizzes and surveys with your peers, and experience simulation workshops.<br/><br/>This degree has strong ties with industry, throughout the course, there will be guest seminars, lectures and workshops hosted by our partner organisations and accrediting body. You will also get the chance to experience industry practices first-hand through on-site visits.<br/><br/>Here at Aston University, we are passionate about supporting our students. You will have a personal tutor throughout your studies to provide support and guidance. The Learning Development Centre is there to provide maths support, academic writing development, advice, and strategies for managing your studies. You will also be supported with your research from the beginning of the course going through practical research methods and different database sessions, whilst also having the support of your dissertation supervisor throughout.<br/><br/>**What you will learn**<br/>Throughout the master’s year, you will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and applied perspectives of engineering management and leadership. You will also have the opportunity to develop your areas of interest through a range of specialist modules and the completion of a major project. You will undertake real-life projects throughout your course with modules taught using industry-related case studies and current research in the field. We are uniquely positioned, in the heart of UK engineering and manufacturing, to be able to welcome guest speakers from leading companies to share their experiences with you. Field trips to regional businesses will give you a real insight into the industry. By the end of the programme, we aim to equip you with the specialist strategic and operational knowledge youll need to become a future leader in engineering management.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals through course-relevant societies including:<br/>- Partnering with Seven Trent, get involved in their innovative challenge Wavemakers where you will work as part of a team to find a solution to one of the key issues facing the water industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply your course knowledge by participating in industry-related conferences, getting the chance to present your research.<br/><br/><br/>- Expand your professional network by networking at CIM events, workshops, and conferences<br/>