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Engineering Project Management MSc

Engineering Project Management MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

06-OCT-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Engineering Studies Project Management (Business / Industry)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Projects play a key role in many organisations. This programme will enable you to use project management tools and techniques, engage stakeholders and obtain systemic insights into projects. You will have opportunity to see and analyse the project management and organisational techniques used by real engineering companies and will be able to apply and develop the skills learned in real engineering projects, working with industrial collaborators.

The course is the result of a collaboration between Lancaster University Management School and the School of Engineering. It is suitable for all types of engineer or other students with a technical background interested in project management in an engineering context.

We offer four core modules teaching project management theory, one of which is project based. These lay the foundations of techniques and skills necessary to plan, manage and close an engineering project, to evaluate and apply change in an organisation and to apply team leadership. The modules also show how projects and project management relate to broader business and strategic situations, and the advantages and disadvantages of different organisational structures.

We also offer a module based on real companies and speakers from industry sharing details of their team, organisational, project and management structures to illustrate how the theories and techniques are applied in real engineering situations. There is then a short (3-week) industry-linked group project. This is usually a problem-solving or design type problem that the company has proposed. Teams are formed from all Engineering MSc programmes so include different types of engineers. It is an opportunity for some of the project management skills to be developed and tested in practice.

As part of the course you will also select and complete a large dissertation project as part of a small team. The projects are proposed by industrial/commercial collaborators so you will be working on a real project with a real ‘client’. The project gives the opportunity to apply the project management skills together with combined technical skills from the group to close the project, which is an invaluable experience to demonstrate to an employer.

Modules

Students will complete a technical project as part of a small team. This module focuses on the technical contribution made by a team member and how they managed their work within the context of the larger project. The project is usually industry or company linked and provides the opportunity to develop the time management, project control, teamworking and other skills learnt during the programme.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,150

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an engineering or related subject with substantial technical content. We may also consider non-standard applicants at a 2:2 degree level when accompanied by significant experience in a relevant field.