Engineering Management - Athlone

This programme is designed for those in Technical Management Roles or aspiring to take on more management responsibility in an Applied Engineering setting. The course is designed to combine specialised engineering knowledge and skills with enhanced theory and practice in Engineering Management. The course has been designed by Engineers, to develop Engineering literate Managers. It aims to meet the needs of a changing engineering environment and address critical management skills gaps in industry.



The flexibility and agility that this programme offers, will allow students to specialise in a pathway most suited to their skills, career aspirations, and employer needs while undertaking core modules that will give them a broader insight into Engineering Management. The aim is to provide an educational experience which combines an integrated understanding of the Operation and Strategy of Management, Research and Leadership with one specialist pathway chosen by the learners from: (Stream 1) Digital Construction and the Built Environment, (Stream 3) Energy and Environmental Infrastructure and (Stream 3) Industry 4.0 and Smart Production. After successfully completing the programme, participants will have demonstrated the competencies necessary to: Adopt analytical, systematic approaches towards technical and non technical problem-solving and decision-making, Participate in business planning and decision-making at all levels from strategic to operational, manage complex technically challenging Engineering Projects; Demonstrate effective communication skills in situations/circumstances pertaining to executive management and be catalysts of change within their employing organisations, as a result of the adoption of creative and innovative approaches to opportunities and threats. There has never been a more important time for businesses to have technically competent Managers, driving Engineering companies to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with new technologies, management techniques and market approaches.

Semester 1

Strategic Management and Leadership Credits: 10

Data Visualisation Credits: 5

Financial Statement Analysis Credits: 5

Research Methods & Professional Practice Credits: 10



Semester 2 – Stream 1 – Civil Engineering & Digital Construction Stream

Resource Economics Credits: 10

Intelligent Design & Modelling Credits: 10

Data Analytics

Innovation & Project Management



Semester 2 – Stream 2 – Energy and Environmental Infrastructure Stream

Resource Economics Credits: 10

Community Energy Development Credits: 5

Utilisation of Renewable Energy Credits: 5

Renewable Energy and Sustainability Credits: 10



Semester 2 – Stream 3 – Industry 4.0 and Smart Production Stream

Applied Industry 4.0 Credits: 10

Quality Management Credits: 10

Data Analytics Credits: 5

Innovation and Project Management Credits: 5



Semester 3

Dissertation Credits: 30

Work Placement and Professional Practice Credits: 30

Level 8 Honours (Grade 2.2) Degree in an appropriate Engineering, Computing, Manufacturing or Construction discipline.



Graduates who hold equivalent qualifications in related disciplines or who have relevant industrial experience will be considered for places on

a case-by-case basis in line with TUS RPL policy.



In line with TU policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.5 or higher.

1 year, full-time.

Further Study

Students can progress to an appropriate Level 10 on completion.