Engineering with Business

Engineering is viewed by many as an ideal preparation for a career in business or management. The ME in Engineering with Business offers a unique opportunity for engineering students to complement their technical expertise with a deep understanding of the business and management aspects of engineering practice such as operations, human resources, marketing and strategy. As a result, graduates will develop a distinctively cross-disciplinary perspective, which is essential to a successful career in business. If you have a mechanical, civil, electrical or electronics background and you plan to practise engineering in a business context, then the ME (Engineering with Business) is an excellent choice for you.



This programme is delivered in conjunction with the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland’s leading business school, which is ranked 29th in Europe by the Financial Times. The programme was previously voted GradIreland Engineering Postgraduate Course of the Year, and is the only business-oriented master’s programme accredited by Engineers Ireland for Chartered Engineering status.



The objective of the ME (Engineering with Business) is to produce graduates who have full competence in their chosen engineering discipline, are also educated in a range of business and management subjects, and have direct experience of researching and practising as an engineer in a business environment. This programme thus caters for the career needs of the graduate and at the same time benefits the wider community by producing engineering graduates with business acumen and the potential to create wealth in the economy. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to society through the application of technical and business knowledge to solve problems and improve the quality of life of communities and consumers. They will have the potential to fill key management roles in industrial and commercial enterprises, both in the state and private sectors, ethically and professionally.



Learning Environment

The programme is delivered with an open, self-directed, team-based learning ethos. Students are challenged to take the knowledge gained in the classroom and apply it in business placements and through modern engineering research projects.



Teaching Approach

The programme caters for a wide range of learning styles by utilising lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical exercises. There is a particular focus on group work with students from both technical and business backgrounds, and communication of learning to a variety of audiences.



Professional Accreditation

This ME is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.

Stage 1 Core Modules

BMGT45710 Organisational Behaviour (ME) Autumn 5

MEEN41350 Introduction to Robotics Autumn 5

BMGT30090 Entrepreneurship in Action Spring 5

MEEN41090 Eng. Decision Support Systems Spring 5

MEEN41100 Operations Management Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:

ENGINEERING CORE MODULES: Students must select ONE of the following 5-credit ENGINEERING CORE Options in the Autumn Trimester

MEEN40790 Supply Chain Design & Analysis Autumn 5

MEEN40800 Engineering Project Management - Tools & Techniques Autumn 5

MEEN41330 Data Analytics for Engineers Autumn 5



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:

ENGINEERING REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In YEAR 1 Students MUST take the following CORE module (unless previously taken)

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams

NEC1 Electronic Engineering

NEC2 Electrical Engineering

NVC1 Civil Engineering

WMC1 Mechanical Engineering



Stage 2 Core Modules

MEEN40930 Professional Work Placement 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 20

MEEN41080 ME Eng. with Business Thesis 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 20

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5

MIS40920 Business Information Systems Management ME/MEngSc Spring 7.5

MKT40970 Marketing Management ME (Business) Spring 7.5

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with first class honours or international equivalence in a Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Electronic Engineering programme is required.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. Minimum band for writing skill: 6.5.



These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

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Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

2 years full-time

Delivery: On Campus

T166: Masters in Engineering with Business (Master of Engineering) Full-Time:

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

The ME in Engineering with Business is designed to produce fully qualified engineers who have a particular interest in and understanding of the business context within which engineers usually operate. It was conceived to address the perceived lack of industry-ready engineers coming out of third-level education. Career opportunities are very broad as the ME degree positions the student not as a narrow technical specialist but as a multi-skilled engineer, combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. In addition to careers within their technical specialisations, graduates can consider careers in commercial roles, management consulting, the financial sector or IT. Previous employers of alumni include: Accenture, Abbvie, Boston Scientific, Deloitte, Intel, Jaguar UK, MSD Carlow, PJ Walls, PM Group, RPS Consulting, and SAP.



Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to society, through the application of technical and business knowledge to solve problems and improve the quality of life of communities and consumers. They will have the potential to fill key management roles in industrial and commercial enterprises, both in the state and private sectors in a ethical and professional manner.