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The MSc Engineering Business Management is a specialist Master's course which enables you to become an effective manager in a knowledge-based global economy. The approach is both multi-disciplinary and international, enabling critical thinkng and creativity in analysis, synthesis and appraisal. The course takes a holistic view of engineering systems and incorporates critical areas for building and managing future-focused engineering businesses.
The course incorporates critical topics including Lean Operations, Six Sigma Quality Management, Technology Management and Production Systems Management. You will develop your ability to analyse problems logically and apply decision-making skills to reach feasible, realistic solutions.
On successful completion of the MSc Engineering Business Management you will be well-placed to pursue a career in engineering-based organisations in the public or private sector.
During the course you will:
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. You will be required to undertake a variety of group and individually based assessments. These assessments include individual essays, reports presentations and examinations, and group based reports and presentations. The assessments are designed to test knowledge and understanding of the appropriate subject matter, but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in section 3 above.
The assessment strategy underlines the programmes concern with research and independent thinking, the ability to make information decisions and communicate these under time pressure and, finally, the all important skills of teamwork and oral communication of ideas.
The written assignments and group reports contribute to the learning outcomes focusing on your ability to research and critically evaluate elements of the curriculum in depth. They generally allow you to use a variety of named sources to support your viewpoints
The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, and a true measure of your own ability and understanding.
The time-constrained tests will be more cursory in nature, generally assessing awareness, understanding and application of elements of the curriculum.
The significant weighting given to individual and group presentations stresses the primacy of team work and of effective oral communication based on research and creative, holistic thinking about organisational, media and stakeholder issues.
The management of Engineering Organisations can be challenging and requires a multi-disciplinary skill set, including operations management, project management, financial management, planning and human resource management. The course will cover a range of study areas to reflect the responsibilities of todays professional Engineering Business manager.
The course aims to develop your knowledge and skills, to manage contemporary Engineering Businesses effectively in the various industry sectors. The course is delivered with an emphasis on current practices in Engineering management such as:
In addition, the course will provide you with access to PRINCE2 training, providing an additional professional qualification, which is attractive to employers
The course prepares and/or develops you for careers in Engineering management, Procurement management and Operations management.
The University has a number of formalised and specialised support structures and departments.
All students have access to the full range of student services and support offered by the university including:
Students can seek advice and support from the Professional and Academic Development dept., with respect to study skills, such as academic writing.
Students will be advised to raise any course specific issues with their Unit Tutor in the first instance. In the event that the Unit Tutor is unable to satisfactorily resolve the issue, it will be brought to the attention of the Course Leader for appropriate action.
Students will have their elected student representative, who can raise issues formally at course management boards.
Organisations where people do not work together fail. In most units you will find that group work forms a component of the activity. In some units this draws from in class discussions and in others it is a fundamental part of the assessment. We value the diversity of background that participants in the course bring. We try to capitalise on this in class by drawing from your knowledge and background in the in-class group activities and assessments. Tutors facilitate the group and provide feedback and support where necessary. Group working is so important that we use this as the starting point of your finishing point the Advanced Management Project. Here the group is presented with a significant management issue and the team scopes and defines the problem (with support). The team then collects appropriate information and shares this prior to their creation of an individual report and reflection.
Over the duration of the course students will network with their peers, the course team as well as have opportunities to go to presentations and lectures provided by the Knowledge Network which is a vibrant and lively meeting point for business people to share their knowledge and opportunities.
The Centre for Personal and Career Development is available to support and advise all students. The Careers Advisors meet the students in Induction, to introduce them to the Careers Service. At masters level, students are encouraged to take greater responsibility for their career management, with the support of the Careers Service, which offer one-to-one career coaching. However, the course will include career development and management, and students, as professional learners will feel better equipped to make more informed decisions and career moves in line with their personal and career goals Students are encouraged to use the various Career Management on-line tools available for self-assessment and identification of career opportunities.
Career:
As the name suggests this course is intended to equip you with the knowledge and skills to take up a career in the management of an engineering related business. This could be either in the private or public sector and you should expect it to be a career entry, or relatively junior, post unless you already have relevant experience.
Further study:
This course is primarily aimed at people wanting to move directly into employment but if you find your studies particularly stimulating and want to study further then there is always the possibility to continue to Doctoral studies, i.e. a PhD.
Additional:
Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent in any aspect of Engineering, Science or a related discipline. Students without a first degree but with professional and vocational experience (e.g. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status) may be considered subject to demonstrating the potential to succeed.
A foundation degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for both breadth and depth in your current studies as well as enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
The general requirement is one of the following:
As a general guide, to apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) at the University you need to have completed your high school education and have the required English qualification.
We have students from all the European Union member countries so we are quick to make decisions on most qualifications.
(Please note that applicants on a full student visa are not eligible for part-time study)
We recommend that you apply directly to the University where possible, as this allows us to offer the quickest turnaround time for your application.
Please read the Direct application instructions before completing the course application form.
Application forms for accommodation in the student halls at Bedford campus and Luton campus are available in the Student life section
APL is available for international students applying for undergraduate (Bachelor degree) study. Please do not use this APL form to apply for postgraduate courses.
Use the APL form to tell us about any non-standard qualifications and/or work experience you have that you think should be taken into consideration with your application. `
The APL form should be submitted at the same time as the course application form.
We regret we are unable to process APL forms from students who have not submitted a formal course application form.
Return your completed application to:
University of Bedfordshire
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The course team is aware of the requirements of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 and seek to ensure that, the practices the Act seek to encourage, are followed.
Concerning special educational needs (e.g. dyslexia) special provision is made for assessment for course work depending on the individual needs of the student. All formal teaching and learning is undertaken on premises that provide reasonable access.
Advice on the nature of specific disabilities and the reasonable adjustments which can be made to accommodate disabled students is available from the Disability Advice Team.
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Information Literacy
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Research and Evaluation
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Creativity and Critical Thinking
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You will be introduced to Bloom's Taxonomy (or equivalent), the Level M descriptors and the subject benchmark in Induction, to enhance your understanding of the requirements of studying at master's level and to support those students who are returning to learn as mature students.
You have the opportunity to assess your own learning style, for example using Honey and Mumford and / or the Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory. This will support your development in the transition to becoming a more independent autonomous learner. We include reflective components in some assessments (in particular the Advanced Management Project) but you will be encouraged to reflect on what you do throughout the course.
You are encouraged to make use of the range of support within the university, such as careers advice and study skills support. As indicated above, these elements are central to the course objectives and key to supporting students in their Personal Development Planning.
The course builds on the progress files that you will probably have developed in your previous studies. The main vehicle for demonstrating developments will be in the Advanced Management Project element (analogous to the level 3 Undergraduate approach). Nevertheless, the majority of units provide enabling opportunities for autonomous development in the areas of needs analysis, performance planning and management (especially within a group context) and presentation and evaluation. The most substantial evidential output is the Advanced Management Project but you will have a (self maintained) portfolio of individual and group tasks. The main mechanism for implementation will be through structured discussions with the dissertation supervisor but there will also be inputs from unit leaders.
The course is informed by the codes of conduct and professional standards of the following professional bodies:
We believe that being on a postgraduate course is very much like working as a professional in an organisation. We therefore expect that you will behave like an employee and we will do our best to behave as your employer. This has a number of imperatives:
