On this MSc Engineering and Management Learning at Work Master's course, you'll enhance your key engineering and management competencies, and gain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to solve complex engineering issues in the workplace.And whether you're already working in a civilian engineering environment – or about to make the move from a military engineering position – you'll develop the leadership skills needed to take on senior or managerial engineering roles in the industry.Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.Our courses are designed for busy people. You can tailor the course to match your aspirations and your employer's objectives, and negotiate the pace of your studies around your existing commitments. Your work-based projects have flexibility in their submission deadlines, and with no residential requirements you can study wherever is most convenient for you.On this course, you'll:Choose modules and study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectivesDevelop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a businessTake part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form part of your daily workload, which ensure that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's businessGet an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits youDevelop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learnHave full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' UnionTap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connectionChoose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral supportHave support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programmeUse online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills