Module Descriptors – Master of Science in Engineering Management

Supply Chain Management and Digital Logistics

Over the past decade, supply chain management has become a key driver of competitive advantage and business performance, with its concepts playing an increasingly vital role in overall success. This module covers a wide range of topics in supply chain strategies, design, planning, operations and development. Emphasis has been laid mainly on the perspective of supply chain integration process. Releasing value in business through relationship management, cost reduction and lean supply have been the key considerations.

Statistical Analysis and Decision-Making for Engineers

This module supports the students in the analysis of engineering information; presentation and analysis of data in the development of engineering models of the systems and the use of data and theoretical concepts to make engineering decisions for products, processes designs and problem solving. This module builds a critical understanding of statistical methods used in engineering, focusing on common problems in practice and applying them through practical tutorials and computer-based classes.

Strategic Engineering Leadership and Organisational Performance

This module enables students to critically evaluate how corporate strategy is formulated and critically analyse the need for strategic thinking in a rapidly changing economic and competitive environment and appraising the objectives of engineering management.

Six Sigma and Quality Management

This module helps students to acquire deep understanding of the theories and practices of Six Sigma and associated quality assurance and management principles and directly apply them to a variety of engineering products and service industries. students will also develop conceptual knowledge of total quality management philosophies. 

Accounting and Finance for Managers

This module will enable students to gain advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of accounting and financial aspects that are expected to be acquired by a manager working for a modern organisation. The finance component of this module aims at developing a clear understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of corporate finance.

Reliability Engineering and Maintenance Management

In this module, students will gain detailed knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of reliability engineering and learn how to apply them in the design, operation, and maintenance of engineering systems. students will also develop practical skills in methodologies for life failure data analysis, with a focus on reliability as a means of avoiding failure modes.

Total Quality Management

In this module, students will acquire a deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) and become familiar with the latest thinking and best practices in the field. They will examine different models for managing quality across organisations and explore how processes are managed and improved to support policy, strategy, and the creation of greater value for customers and stakeholders.

Energy Management 

In this module, students will be introduced to the concepts and applications of modern energy management practices. Studnets will explore the need for and impact of energy management, along with the types of equipment used in energy auditing. The module also covers the economic aspects of energy sourcing, purchasing, and usage, including methods of economic assessment such as present worth, payback period, and life cycle costing. In addition, students will examine the range of available financing options for energy-related decisions.

Renewable and Sustainable Resources

This module explores the sustainable use of resources, energy, and materials in building construction and operation. It highlights the importance of renewable resources, efficient resource management, and the links between sustainability and performance. Key topics include reuse, recycling, and lifecycle impacts of materials, energy, and water; renewable energy technologies and storage; and the economic, policy, and regulatory factors that drive sustainable implementation.

Dissertation

Having successfully completed the taught stage of the programme, students will proceed to the masters’ dissertation stage. The dissertation is intended to give students an opportunity to focus on an aspect of the taught subject matter and investigate it in more detail. The assessment of the dissertation is comprised of two parts: an oral dissertation viva and a written dissertation detailing the research conducted. Typically, the dissertation word count will range between 20K-30K words-equivalent, excluding references and appendices.