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Engineering Management MSc

Advance from engineer to engineering leader with an online Engineering Management MSc. Develop the strategic, technical, and leadership skills to manage projects, drive innovation, and lead engineering teams in today’s global industries.

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Time investment: 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: £9,900

Language: English

About this Degree

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Lead the future of engineering

Engineering organisations need professionals who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership and commercial awareness. This online Engineering Management MSc helps you develop the knowledge and confidence to lead engineering projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and improve organisational performance.

Whether you’re looking to move into management or strengthen your leadership capabilities, you’ll gain the skills to solve complex engineering challenges while balancing technical, financial, and strategic priorities.

Strengthen engineering leadership skills

Build expertise across engineering management, project and finance management, quality systems, product development, and organisational leadership.

You’ll learn how to evaluate engineering solutions, manage technical risk, and make informed business decisions that support innovation and long-term success.

You’ll also tailor your studies through specialist optional modules, allowing you to align your qualification with your career ambitions.

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Apply engineering to real business challenges

Study practical engineering management through industry case studies and research-led teaching from experienced academics with strong industrial links.

Flexible online learning allows you to continue working while immediately applying new knowledge to your organisation, helping you deliver measurable improvements throughout your studies.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Huddersfield

The University is home to six academic Schools of Study: Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Computing and Engineering, Education, and Human and Health Sciences. It is an established and growing centre of research and excellence, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and is recognised for the quality of its teaching, achieving a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017.

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Learning outcomes

Lead engineering projects

Develop the confidence to manage engineering projects from planning through to successful delivery on time and within budget.

Drive technical innovation

Apply engineering management principles to support innovation, improve performance, and solve complex industrial challenges.

Strengthen commercial thinking

Balance technical excellence with financial, commercial, and strategic decision-making to achieve organisational objectives.

Manage engineering quality

Evaluate engineering systems and implement quality management approaches that improve reliability and operational performance.

Assess engineering risk

Analyse technical, financial, and commercial risks to make informed engineering and business decisions.

Inspire engineering teams

Develop the communication, leadership, and management skills needed to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams effectively.

Additional information

You'll normally need a 2:2 honours degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline such as physics or mathematics.

Applications are also welcomed from professionals with alternative qualifications or relevant industry experience who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

This programme is taught in English.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

The University of Huddersfield normally requires IELTS 6.0 overall, including 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in any other component, or an equivalent qualification such as a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or above.

To apply, you'll typically need to provide:

A completed application form
Academic transcripts and certificates
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Supporting documentation relating to your qualifications or relevant professional experience

The admissions team may request additional information depending on your academic or professional background.

Tuition fees are:
MSc: £9,900
PgDip: £6,600
PgCert: £3,300
Eligible University of Huddersfield alumni may receive a 10% alumni discount. Flexible payment plans are also available to help spread the cost of study.
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Engineering management professionals combine technical expertise with business leadership to help organisations innovate, improve performance, and deliver successful projects.

Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for roles including:

Engineering Manager
Mechanical Engineer
Design Engineering Manager
Head of Engineering
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Engineering Project Manager
Manufacturing Manager
Technical Operations Manager
Product Development Manager

The programme also supports engineers working towards senior leadership positions and provides many of the competencies recognised by the Engineering Council for aspiring Chartered Engineers.

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Modules

Develop the skills to manage engineering projects by balancing technical delivery with budgeting, financial planning, and commercial decision-making.

Learn how to improve engineering performance by applying quality management principles and evaluating the reliability of engineering systems.

Explore the processes that drive successful product innovation, from concept development and engineering design to commercial implementation.

Build a strong foundation in leadership, organisational behaviour, communication, and strategic management within engineering environments.

Undertake an independent engineering management project that applies your technical knowledge, research skills, and leadership capabilities to a real-world engineering challenge.