Engineering Management MSc / Postgraduate Certificate - Course Guide

Designed by Engineers,
taught by Engineers
Engineering Management
MSc / Postgraduate Certificate

Online

Course guide

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Why choose the

University of Leeds?
We are one of the top 100 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15
in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2023) with a global reputation for
excellence in research and teaching.

We deliver real world impact - 90% of our research has

a quality rating of ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally
excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework
(REF 2021).
Through links with businesses, public organisations, and
research groups worldwide, we provide students with
a strong combination of higher education and career
support. Our team of high-profile academics create an
exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading
knowledge and research.
The School of Civil Engineering
Ranked 2nd in the UK (The Guardian University
Guide 2022) and 44th in the world (QS World
University Rankings by Subject, 2021).
The School of Mechanical Engineering
Globally renowned for teaching and research
and ranked 6th in the UK (The Guardian
University Guide, 2022).

The School of Chemical and Process

A world-class faculty
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the
University of Leeds has earned an international reputation
for teaching and research. Our multidisciplinary research
areas bring together engineers and scientists to work on
challenges of global importance.
Our high research ratings enable us to continue to recruit
the best staff and build links with prestigious partners in
the UK and overseas.
The Engineering Management course is delivered fully
online by four outstanding, highly ranked engineering
schools. By blending the industry knowledge of these
schools into one curriculum, we’re able to present multi-
disciplinary management principles that will be relevant
to engineers from all backgrounds. The course has
Engineering
Ranked in the top 10 in the UK (Complete
University Guide, 2022) and in the top 100
globally (QS World University Rankings by
Subject, 2021).
The School of Electronic and Electrical
Engineering
One of the leading electronic and electrical
engineering schools in the UK with over
100 years’ experience in both teaching and
research excellence. Ranked 8th in the UK
(The Guardian University Guide, 2022) and
top 100 in the world for Engineering (Times
Higher Education World University Rankings
by Subject, 2022).

been designed from the ground-up to provide in-depth

business insight in a tailored online learning experience
equivalent to on-campus courses.

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Course details

The Engineering Management course has been accredited by the

Chartered Management Institution (CMI). This premium online
course will challenge and develop engineers who already have some
management experience, whilst being fully accessible to those who
are new to management.

You will develop comprehensive business and

management knowledge within the context of the
engineering sector and its challenges. With a unique, Course outcomes
multi-disciplinary approach, the curriculum goes
There is a great deal of demand within the global
over and above a general MBA to impart
employment market for engineers with a solid
industry-specific skills that turn engineers
understanding of the principles underpinning
into industry leaders.
business management. This course will provide you
You can study for the Masters course, which with a deep understanding of emerging trends in the
develops in-depth knowledge of business and engineering landscape to ensure you can effectively
management strategies in the industry, or the lead a team of engineers through both change
Postgraduate Certificate which is a gateway to and disruption.
the Masters. Both the Masters and Postgraduate
The Engineering Management course will teach
Certificate are taught at the same academic level
you how to integrate your engineering knowledge
and contain the same core business modules
with management skills, using the latest structured
There are a range of unique and industry-relevant
approaches for product innovation and evaluation
development modules* including: Emerging
in an engineering context. You will develop
and Disruptive Technologies, Managing Major
competence in strategic planning for enterprise
Engineering Projects.
and major engineering projects, including skills in
If you are not ready to commit to two years of quantitative resource management, Six Sigma,
Masters study, or do not yet meet the academic DMAIC and continuous improvement processes.
requirements for the Masters course the
By the end of the course, you will be equipped
Postgraduate Certificate is perfectly placed to
with the confidence to make high-level strategic
help you upskill in a minimum of eight months. It’s
decisions to respond to business needs,
possible to then move on to the Masters course
environmental regulation, health & safety and
which adds a further five modules and a project
corporate social responsibility legislation
module for independent study.
or requirements.
*If you are studying the Postgraduate Certificate you will choose
one development module from the available options.

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Char tered Management

Institute (CMI) accreditation

Our online course is accredited by CMI which means you benefit from a professional
qualification that is industry-recognised. CMI’s qualifications sit on the RQF framework
and are recognised by the European Credit Framework. You will benefit from:

• Access to exclusive CMI networking events.

• Attending lectures from top level CMI industry-expert members.

• CMI Affiliate member status, giving you a host of additional benefits to

support you development and employability.

• Opportunity to fast-track into the next stage of training to become a Chartered Manager.

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Succeed with our global

learning network

Your learning will be delivered online via our virtual learning

environment, Minerva. Each week you will study through live
face-to-face sessions with our world-class academics in a
mixture of structured and open-ended learning techniques.

Every live session is run twice, so that students have

the chance to join no matter where they are in the
world. You will also be given access to premium-quality
study videos, library resources and the industry’s top
electronic journals for independent study.

During your studies, you will have the advantage of being

able to build and connect to a strong global business
network of like-minded engineers and managers. You
will grow confidence by collaborating in virtual social
spaces, discussion forums and announcements with
fellow students and module tutors to develop important
business skills like cross-cultural communication,
international management and virtual leadership.

The online student experience

Every module is supported by a series of interactive
and collaborative activities to bring your online learning
experience to life. You will learn using techniques
ranging from regular live webinars to interactive surveys
and exercises and synchronous and asynchronous
videos, and training in subject-specific software.

Minerva has been designed to enable you to fit your

learning into your busy personal and professional
schedules, without the need to disrupt your life. We will
provide you with several tools, including study planners,
to help you to track progress and better manage your
time. It is accessible from anywhere with an Internet
connection and is mobile friendly so you can study on
the go. You will also benefit from downloadable PDFs on
course content for offline reading when required.

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Enjoy world-class
learning suppor t
• O
 ur Student Success Advisors are always on hand to
help with any challenges you might face working with
Minerva. They can also direct you to online advice
and support network within Minerva.

• M
 odule tutors will be available during their dedicated
office hours to offer academic advice, including
assessment and module content queries, and further
reading suggestions.

• B
 efore you start studying your first module of
the Engineering Management course you will be
invited to complete an online induction designed
to introduce the key study skills you’ll need to
successfully complete the course.

• Y
 ou will have access to the University of Leeds
extensive range of online library resources –
including e-Journals, eBooks and specially digitised
resources relevant to the course of study.

• A
 s an online student, you will have access to a range
of university services, including careers, learning
support and alumni.

You can start your course in September,

November, January, March, May and July.

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Course Modules
The Masters course consists of three foundation modules,
six development modules and a project.

Foundation modules
The first three modules will introduce you to the relationship
between management, enterprise, and innovative technologies,

Our unique curriculum teaches • I nnovation, Design and Creative Engineering

(15 credits)
business skills integral for top-tier
• E
 nterprise and Business Planning
leaders in the engineering sector. (15 credits)
• B
 usiness Strategy for Engineers
(15 credits)
You will learn how to manage
disruptive technologies, take on major Development modules
Building on these foundations the remaining modules
engineering projects and develop help to develop a critical understanding of major technology
enterprise-level business strategies. and management issues faced by professionals in the field.

You will also study core techniques • M

 anaging Major Engineering Projects
(15 credits)
such as effective decision-making and
organisational performance that add a • C
 ontinuous Improvement in Engineering Supply Chains
(15 credits)
business advantage.
• D
 ecision Making for Engineering Managers
(15 credits)
• E
 merging and Disruptive Technologies
(15 credits)
• P
 eople and Organisational Performance in Engineering
(15 credits)
• S
 afety and Corporate Social Responsibility
(15 credits)

Project
Demonstrate your knowledge in an individually led academic
study that encourages you to explore, analyse, and innovate
upon existing critical theory and practice.
(45 credits)

The Postgraduate Certificate consists of four modules.

Foundation modules
• I nnovation, Design and Creative Engineering
(15 credits)
• E
 nterprise and Business Planning
(15 credits)
• B
 usiness Strategy for Engineers
(15 credits)

Development modules
Choose one module from the Masters options above.

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Career suppor t

The University of Leeds engages in industry collaboration

with domestic and worldwide partners. Our industry links
help us to build a curriculum designed specifically to meet
growing market demands.

Previous engineering graduates have gone
on to work at companies such as Arup, KPMG,
Laing O’Rourke, TATA Steel, BP, Rolls-Royce
and AECOM.
As a student, you will have access to the University of
Leeds Careers Service’s extensive online resources
including career planning, advice on CV writing, job
applications and key interview skills, and access to a
database of employer events.
Further support will be available via the one-on-one
e-Guidance service which can provide advice by
appointment via telephone, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom.
The Careers Service may be able to connect students
looking for knowledge of a specific region with groups
of students in the same country so they can assist each
other with job seeking. The Careers Service can offer
professional development access to our alumni network,
online careers support and employer links.

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Entr y requirements

Academic entry requirements English language entr y requirements

Masters Masters and Postgraduate Cer tificate

Applicants should have a bachelor degree with a
minimum of 2:2 (Hons) in engineering, physical
sciences or a related engineering or technological
discipline where relevant subject areas have
been studied.
If you hold a degree in an unrelated engineering
discipline or in a managerial or economic discipline,
we’ll consider the application if you have at least
three years of relevant work experience in an
engineering environment.
GCSE English language at grade C or above.
or
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any
component as stated in the current Taught Postgraduate
Admissions Policy.
or
An appropriate equivalent English language
qualification (read English language equivalent
qualifications).

Exceptionally, we will also consider applications
from professionally qualified and experienced
candidates who don’t meet the formal requirements.
We accept a range of international
equivalent qualifications.
In certain circumstances applicants can provide
alternative proof of English language proficiency rather
than a standard English test. This will be assessed on a
case-by-case basis. You should discuss the criteria with
your Enrolment Advisor to see if this can be considered.

Where necessary, you will be expected to improve your

English further during the course by making use of the
Postgraduate Cer tificate online English tuition support that we provide.
Applicants should hold a bachelor degree in
engineering, physical sciences or a related
engineering or technological discipline where
relevant subject areas have been studied.

We will also consider applications from non-

graduates if they have adequate and relevant
professional qualifications. We welcome enquiries
and applications from professionally qualified and
experienced candidates (with at least three years’
work experience in an engineering environment)
who don’t meet the formal requirements.

We accept a range of international

equivalent qualifications.

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Application
deadline dates

Application deadline Star t date

November 2022 4th October 2022

January 2023 6th December 2022

March 2023 7th February 2023

May 2023 4th April 2023

July 2023 6th June 2023

September 2023 8th August 2023

If you are ready to apply for the course or would like information on the application
process to study on the online Engineering Management course please email:
studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk, or call +44 (0) 113 341 1262
to speak to a member of our Enrolment Team.

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“be Throughout the course, your study will

facilitated by experienced academics
and you will be presented with case studies
from a wide range of industry sectors.
You will see how important the role of
the engineering manager is in leading
change in businesses and organisations,
helping to build a more productive and
sustainable global society. The breadth of
expertise represented in the Engineering
Management Masters course will give you
an important advantage as an aspiring
Engineering Manager.

The Postgraduate Certificate pathway will

also provide you with the core competences
in strategic planning, managing people
and building teams to deliver effectively in
response to disruption and opportunities
within the engineering landscape.
”
Professor Ian Robertson, Programme Leader

CONTACT US
Email studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 113 341 1262

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