Engineering Management

Overview

This programme aims to augment the undergraduate education of those who have completed it, with a specific focus on the development of engineering commercial and management skills. The curriculum will improve employability by developing the postgraduate skills required for a successful transition to industry.

Year 1

Core Modules

Engineering Systems and Management (20 CATS)

Business Management and Enterprise (20 CATS)

Research and Data Analytics (20 CATS)

Graduate

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a suitable engineering discipline, including substantial Mathematics content at 2.2 Honours level or equivalent standard, acceptable to the School.



Applicants holding a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a suitable engineering discipline with performance in key modules below 2.2 Honours standard may be considered on an individual basis. Such applicants will be required to demonstrate a minimum of two years professional experience.



A 2.1 Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University will be considered. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 30th June 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.



Please note: a deposit will be required to secure a place.

Individual and group coursework

Continuous assessment

1 year (Part Time)

Entry Year: 2025/26

Career Prospects

The business and management skills developed through the programme are highly sought after by employers keen to recruit engineering graduates with a solid appreciation of the broader commercial industrial environment. Professionally relevant transferrable skills, such as oral and written communication, problem-solving, data analysis, self-direction, and team work are also developed throughout the course.



Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Graduate Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.



The University is ranked joint 8th in the UK for career prospects in Mechanical Engineering (Times Good University Guide) http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/