Engineering Management with Industrial Practice, MSc

Greenwich's MSc in Engineering Management is a comprehensive two-year program tailored for engineering graduates who aspire to managerial roles within the engineering and technology sectors. By integrating technical expertise with essential management skills, this MSc offers a focused alternative to traditional MBAs. It combines a full year of academic study with a year-long industrial placement, enabling students to apply classroom learning in real-world settings.

Key Highlights

• Target Audience: Engineering graduates pursuing careers in management.
• Structure: One academic year followed by a one-year, fully paid industrial placement.
• Supervised Project: Throughout Year 1, students work on an individual research project.
• Placement Responsibility: Students are responsible for securing their placements, but Greenwich provides support. If a placement isn’t secured, students can still graduate with an MSc.

Curriculum Overview

Year 1 Modules (15 credits each)

• Core Modules:
• Accounting and Finance for Engineers
• Individual Research Project
• Research, Planning, and Communication
• Academic English for Postgraduates
• Strategy & Management
• Global Engineering: Theory and Practice
• Engineering Enterprise
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Supply Chain Management Principles
• Electives (Choose one, 15 credits):
• Sustainability for Engineers
• Advanced Operations Management
• Process Improvement Techniques
• Quality Engineering

Year 2

• Core Modules:
• Continued Individual Research Project
• Industrial Practice (60 credits)

Learning Approach

Greenwich emphasizes interactive and practical learning, with a focus on small class sizes to foster in-depth discussion and engagement. Through lectures, case studies, and discussions, students develop a comprehensive understanding of engineering management principles. The program encourages independent study, pushing students to explore beyond the curriculum.

Assessment

• Methods: Includes presentations, reflective evaluations, and professional development reviews during the industrial placement.
• Feedback: Assignments are graded with feedback typically provided within 15 working days.

Careers and Support

Graduates of this MSc program are well-prepared for management roles across both public and private sectors worldwide. Greenwich offers employability services, but students are primarily responsible for securing their placements. Regardless of placement status, students can still earn their MSc degree.

Mentorship

To support both academic and professional growth, each student is paired with two mentors: an academic mentor to guide academic progress and a workplace mentor during the industrial placement year.