Engineering Management

Mode of attendance: Part-time: this course is available by evening teaching only (usually 6-9pm)

Duration: 3 years

Start dates: September & January

Course overview

Are you already qualified and working in engineering, and wish to improve your promotion prospects by developing relevant skills in business and management areas? The University of Bolton’s challenging and industry-focused MSc in Engineering Management is designed to meet your needs.

This course will widen your knowledge and understanding of engineering management issues. You will learn how to effectively implement management principles and practices at a senior and strategic level, and develop an advanced understanding of the key strategic issues involved in developing and implementing engineering projects and solutions.

About the course

This course is designed for engineers and technologists, to enhance your promotion prospects and lifelong career opportunities by developing the engineering and business management abilities, skills and knowledge required in the modern engineering environment. Team working and projects directly relevant to your business are included.

With over thirty years experience in teaching and practice in engineering, the University of Bolton leads the field. Postgraduate study is designed to give you the edge in a demanding marketplace.

What you will learn

The course is oriented around the activities of business management, operations management and product development management. The research methods module allows you to examine a problem of your choice in the workplace. It acts as an introductory module to develop many of the skills required for academic study in subsequent parts of the programme. These skills include information retrieval and analysis. The module encourages you to make judgements about problems based upon the examination of evidence. The dissertation allows you to deepen your knowledge in a particular area, and to apply both your research and subject related skills to analyse a situation and develop an appropriate solution.

What you will study

Core modules:

• Research Methods (30 credits);
• Business Management (30 credits);
• Product Development Management (30 credits);
• Operations Management (30 credits);
• Dissertation (60 credits).

For a postgraduate certificate (PgCert) you must successfully complete two modules (60 credits); for a postgraduate diploma (PgDip) you must successfully complete four modules (120 credits); and for an MSc you must successfully complete four modules and a dissertation (180 credits).

Special features

The taught part of the course is normally completed in two years (each year consists of two semesters each of fifteen weeks duration). Students normally study one module per semester. An additional year is normally required for the dissertation.

Class contact time for each taught module is three hours per week (usually 6-9pm in the evening) for a semester. You should expect to commit an additional 500 hours private study per year, some of which involves integrating the academic discipline with work-based activities. This format allows you to complete study without having to take time away from business commitments in normal working hours.

Careers and professional development

Many students use the programme as a vehicle to enhance their skills and progress their careers. There is emphasis on ensuring that judgements made in assessed work are evidentially based. You will be required to move your thought processes from operational to strategic levels, and to integrate learning in the academic environment to your place of work.

Engineering Management graduates may enter a broad range of careers in both the public and private sectors and the course is particularly appropriate for those who aspire to senior management levels.

On graduation you will also become a member of the University of Bolton's alumni association. You will be a lifelong member of the University's community, able to access careers information and guidance, the library and professional periodicals, as well as a range of other facilities.

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree, or a professional qualification, in an engineering or technology related subject.

We will also consider your application if you have alternative equivalent qualifications and substantial relevant work experience.

If English is not your first language you will also need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

How to apply

Please apply directly to the University of Bolton using the standard application form.

Please visit our 'how to apply for a taught postgraduate course' web page for details.

Further Information

For an informal discussion and further details about the course please contact:

Dr Keith Holmes (Programme Leader)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903471
E-mail:KH3@bolton.ac.uk

For general information about the university and how to apply please contact:

Enquiry Team (Student Services)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk