Engineering

This course is aimed at developing managers, and those with management potential, who are working in the construction, process and manufacturing industries. The course has been developed by two research centres in the School of Science & Engineering (the Centre for Construction Innovation and Research and the Teesside Manufacturing Centre). It also draws upon change management expertise in Teesside University Business School.

You gain knowledge of and expertise in project management principles relevant to the manufacturing, process and construction industries, together with specialist knowledge of visualisation techniques, construction, space planning, 4D-scheduling and risk management in engineering projects. Additional modules together with the dissertation allow you to specialise in your chosen field.

What you study

For the award of the MSc you study the following taught modules, followed by a 60-credit in-depth research project.

How you learn

The course is delivered using a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions.

How you are assessed

Assessment varies from module to module. The assessment methodology could include in-course assignments, presentations or formal examinations

Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to be employed in management positions within the construction, petrochemical, manufacturing and process industries.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have an honours degree (at least 2.2) in an engineering discipline, professional membership of an appropriate chartered institution or an equivalent relevant qualification.

International students should have English skills equivalent to at least IELTS 6.0

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

Intermediate awards

Our master's degrees can lead to the award of a postgraduate certificate at Stage 1 (60 credits), a postgraduate diploma at Stage 2 (120 credits) or, on completion of a research project, the MSc (total 180 credits).

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