Kingston University

MSc Engineering Management

This course, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), provides the key skills you need to apply the principles of project and resource management within an engineering field.

Throughout this course, you will have the chance to:

• visit sponsoring engineering companies and attend industrial exhibitions
• listen to outside speakers who will keep you informed of the latest developments in industry
• work on industrially-oriented case studies and projects, so you can learn from real-world examples
• develop your business, management and entrepreneurial skills

At our Roehampton Vale campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology, including:

• large-scale wind tunnels that enable testing in winds of up to 90 miles per hour
• engine-testing facilities, plus several display engines, such as a V6 Ford Cosworth and a 3-cylinder orbital direct injection engine
• industry-standard test and experimental equipment for metrology, robotics, rapid prototyping, fatigue and quality control

We also have a dedicated postgraduate workroom with high-spec PCs and a range of software. Computer-aided design facilities include:

• a range of CAD/CAM packages, such as Ideas, SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• finite element analysis
• computational fluid dynamics
• virtual instrumentation

The recently enlarged-library at Roehampton Vale provides collections of specialist engineering books and journals. The Graduate Centre, exclusively for postgraduate students, provides space for private study, meetings and socialising.

The £4 million Hawker Wing provides three floors of extra space for students and staff at Roehampton Vale, including improved learning and teaching facilities.

Why choose this course

Our Industrial Advisory Board, including industry leaders such as National Instruments, Thales and industrial bodies such as The IET, SEMTA and the IMechE, ensures that the course content reflects the changing needs of industry and provides support in terms of course content and equipment.

We also continually develop excellent industrial links throughout many countries. Some industrial partners we have worked with in the past are:

• Matra-Marconi Space Ltd
• Ericsson
• Balfour Beatty
• The National Health Service
• British Gas

Throughout the course, you will learn how to identify, evaluate and propose solutions to critical engineering systems management areas that need improvement. You will examine the elements of a successful engineering business and explore how to find solutions to critical engineering management problems.

Using management techniques and resource optimisation, you will develop the skills you need to boost operations, productivity and competitiveness. For example, through learning about how to implement appropriate hardware and software systems. You will also gain an understanding of business efficiency and international marketing appropriate to engineering fields.

Activities include interactive lectures, problem-based learning, laboratory work, team building and case studies. There will also be plenty of opportunities to engage in hands-on software workshops and group activities.

Through an individual project, you will gain expertise in a chosen field to suit your career. Your project allows you to build on your academic knowledge and extend your in-depth knowledge in your area of specialisation.

As a result, you will improve your current technical portfolio with a spectrum of engineering operations and project management skills. Thereby enhancing your ability to apply for senior engineering management roles.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.