Engineering Management MSc

Study level: Postgraduate
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Develop the leadership skills to succeed as a senior manager in a global engineering company.

Year of entry

2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
With Professional Placement

Duration

1 year full-time
Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Course code

EEST039 Engineering Business Management
EEST040 Operations Management
EEST041 Technology Management

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026


Course overview

Graduates and aspiring professionals seeking to combine engineering and management expertise can take the specialist routes on this course that align with individual career goals in engineering business, operations, or technology management.

The course aims to help you:

  • manage engineering businesses with a focus on wealth generation and sustainability
  • develop expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship and project management
  • customise learning through specialist routes in engineering business management, operations management, or technology management.
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5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

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Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

Why you should study this course

Develop your understanding of leadership and management principles applicable to a range of engineering sectors.

  • Apply your knowledge: engage in embedded competitive engineering and management computer simulations, emphasising the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
  • Gain a global and sustainable perspective: learn to manage engineering businesses and contribute to wealth generation in a sustainability-focused and international context.
  • Benefit from industry-relevant expertise: learn from academics with real-world industrial experience, ensuring practical insights into current engineering management challenges and solutions. (Staff subject to change.)
  • Learn by problem-solving: you’ll be encouraged to creatively and professionally problem-solve using appropriate analytical tools.
  • Gain practical experience: boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.2

Accreditation and professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute

This course is designed1 to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the Managing an Engineering Business module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification.



What you'll study

Explore engineering and management principles with a focus on wealth generation, sustainability, innovation and global practices. Core topics include managing an engineering company and project management. Some specialist route topics include quality systems and Industry 4.0 technologies such as cloud computing, the internet of things (IoT), and innovation and entrepreneurship.

The course emphasises practical application through simulations and industry-focused learning. Course content has been guided by our close links with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Unipart, SAIC, Prodrive, Airbus, Tata, GKN, Ricardo and MIRA.

There are three mandatory modules and three specialist routes each comprising two different modules. Regardless of the specialist route you choose, on successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Engineering Management MSc degree.

Modules

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.


How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • presentations
  • group projects
  • simulations
  • 3D solid modelling
  • workshops
  • practical studio sessions
  • company visits.

Latest research and industry trends reinforce teaching, helping you to stay aware of current and emerging engineering management issues and the management principles that underpin effective strategies and wealth generation outcomes.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

  • presentations
  • group projects
  • live simulations
  • individual application development work
  • portfolios
  • written documentation.

The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an engineering or management discipline.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:


You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international pre-master's. Upon successful completion our International Pre-Master's - Engineering or International Pre-Master's - Engineering Management will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this postgraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an engineering or management discipline.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before starting your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.


Fees and funding

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £11,200   Not available
EU £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary**
£18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary**
Not available
International £18,600   Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

  • Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
  • Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.


Facilities

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Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.


Careers and opportunities

Successful completion of this course could lead to the following career paths depending on the specialist route you decide to follow:

Engineering Business Management: this route provides broader exposure to management within engineering, requiring a wide range of capabilities. Career paths might typically include roles in functions such as purchasing, business planning and distribution.

Operations Management: this route focuses on the physical production of a company’s output. Career paths might typically include roles in functions such as manufacturing, facilities and maintenance.

Technology Management: this route will appeal to you if you have a keen interest in the technical elements of engineering. Career paths might typically include roles in functions such as research and development, design and technical sales.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

  • Airbus
  • Tata Group
  • International Airlines Group.

How to apply

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