MSc Engineering Management (with Industrial Placement)

• Decision Analysis for Managers (Core)
• Managing Projects (Core)
• Research Methods and Engineering Innovation (Core)
• Sustainable Energy and Climate Change (Core)
• Applied Thermo-fluids Systems (Option)†
• Engineering Research Project (Option)†
• Finance and accounting (Option)†
• Global Procurement and Supply Strategy (Option)†
• Green Fuel and Engines (Option)† Power Systems (Option)†
• Product Risk Analysis (Option)† Project and Contract Risk Management (Option)†
• Teams and Leadership (Option)†

How You Study

Students are able to study a range of topics to develop a critical understanding of engineering and management theory. The course incorporates engineering and management core modules which every student must study. Students can then choose four optional modules, enabling them to tailor their learning to their individual backgrounds and career ambitions. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops to examine, research, discuss, and debate topics.

Following the taught element of the program, students can either the Engineering Research Project or Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement). A research project is core to each pathway. For students with an industry placement, the project will form part of this.

The Engineering Research Project provides the chance to complete an in-depth investigation of a specific topic within industry or academia, enabling students to apply new knowledge in a real-life setting.

Students selecting the Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement) can undertake an eight-month work placement in industry with one of the University's industry partners, or with an independently sourced organisation. Students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Engineering Management (with Industrial Placement).

Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that the option to undertake the Industrial Placement route will be subject to student's performance during the taught element of the program and students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Students will be introduced to prospective employers and supported in this process.

Students who require a student visa to study this program will be issued a CAS with a course length that should be sufficient to complete the course without the placement module. If you decide to undertake the module and find a work placement, this will add additional time to your course and a new student visa will be required before the work placement can begin to extend your stay in the UK.

Weekly contact hours on this program may vary depending on the individual module options chosen and the stage of study. Postgraduate-level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. For every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.

Course composition and delivery are different for each module and may include lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, practicals, research, and one-to-one learning. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.

In support of part-time delivery, where possible, each teaching contact takes over a minimum four-hour period, with a minimum of 12 contacts expected across a single term.

How You Are Assessed

A variety of assessment methods are used for this course, based primarily on open coursework, in which students are able to access the resources that would be available to them after graduation. Formative assessment in the form of problem-based learning allows students the chance to assess and develop their own understanding in an individualized way with the aim of meeting their own personal learning needs and style.

The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly - usually within 15 working days of the submission date.

How You Study

Students are able to study a range of topics to develop a critical understanding of engineering and management theory. The course incorporates engineering and management core modules which every student must study. Students can then choose four optional modules, enabling them to tailor their learning to their individual background and career ambitions. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops to examine, research, discuss, and debate topics.

Weekly contact hours on this Program may vary depending on the individual module options chosen and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. For every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.

Course composition and delivery is different for each module and may include lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, practicals, research, and one-to-one learning. In support of part-time delivery, where possible, each teaching contact takes over a minimum four hour period, with a minimum of 12 contacts expected across a single term.

Engineering Research Project

Following the taught element of the Program, students can complete either the Engineering Research Project or Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement). A research project is core to each pathway. For students with an industry placement the project will form part of this.

The Engineering Research Project provides the chance to complete an in-depth investigation of a specific topic within industry or academia, enabling students to apply new knowledge in a real-life setting. Students on the Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement) can undertake an eight-month work placement in industry with one of the University’s industry partners, or with an independently sourced organisation. Students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Engineering Management (with Industrial Placement).

Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that the option to undertake the Industrial Placement route will be subject to students’ performance during the taught element of the Program and students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Students will be introduced to prospective employers and supported in this process.

Students who require a student visa to study this Program will be issued a CAS with a course length that should be sufficient to complete the course without the placement module. If you decide to undertake the module and find a work placement, this will add additional time to your course and a new student visa will be required before the work placement can begin to extend your stay in the UK.

MSc Engineering Management students are able to develop the strong communication skills and capabilities that employers are looking for in addition to leadership, negotiation and influencing, presentation, and self-awareness. The programme is aimed at those who wish to embark on, change, or advance their chosen career in engineering to management level.