This course is aimed at individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Mechanical Engineering.

Students can have a variety of undergraduate degree qualifications from a mechanical, design, civil or manufacturing engineering background. In addition, it also helps experienced managers supplement their knowledge with educational qualifications.

The programme has a strong focus on the skills required by mechanical engineers. These skills include: lean and agile methodologies, six sigma techniques, quality management, supply chain management and procurement.

Students will acquire a skill set that is highly sought after by employers.

What you will learn

This programme reflects the growing demand for mechanical engineering specialists. The programme examines key subject areas within a mechanical engineering environment.

The programme develops students’ skills in operations management in manufacturing, assembly and service environments while comprehensively developing lean six sigma skills and project management skills.

The discipline embraces key areas such as quality management and supply chain management along with design skills needed by industrial engineers.

Assessment methods

Assessment on the masters’ programme is a mixture of written assessments, examinations and presentations. A typical assessment could be asking you to investigate an industry-based problem and make suggestions for improvement utilising tools and techniques you learnt in a particular module or across the programme.