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MSc Engineering Project Management

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSc Engineering Project Management course at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex engineering projects. The course covers a wide range of topics, including project management techniques, risk assessment and mitigation, stakeholder management, and sustainability. Students will learn how to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world engineering projects and develop the ability to think critically and solve problems creatively. The course is delivered by experienced professionals with industry experience, providing students with valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in project management. Graduates of this course will be well-prepared for careers in a variety of engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, civil, and mechanical engineering.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation software, 3D printing equipment, and virtual reality tools. There are also opportunities for work experience and internships with leading engineering companies, providing students with valuable practical experience. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which ensures that graduates have the knowledge and skills required to succeed in their chosen careers.

Unlock Your Potential at Bournemouth University - A Leading Provider of Engineering Education

Bournemouth University is a leading provider of engineering education, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled engineers. The university's location on the south coast of England provides students with easy access to a range of engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teaching staff ensure that students receive the highest quality education possible. Additionally, the university's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility aligns with the latest industry trends and provides students with valuable knowledge and skills for their future careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • Participate in practical class-based activities that bring the theory to life

  • Develop the ability and confidence to apply your knowledge and skills to design problems either individually or as part of a group 

  • Gain a detailed understanding of sustainable development concepts, taking environmental, social, and economic issues into account 

  • Use research and recent developments to gain awareness of current issues and develop systematic, original, and creative intellectual skills to formulate solutions. 

  • Explore an area of interest in greater depth through the research undertaken as part of the Individual Master’s Project

  • Further your career within the design engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing sector

  • This course will be particularly relevant to Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associates engaged in the abovementioned sectors.  

General Eligibility

The standard requirements for embarking upon this course are:

  • A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in an engineering discipline

  • For post-experience and professional qualifications, there may be additional entry requirements set by the association or institute that ultimately administers the stuff in question.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Core Units
  • Project Management: Learn the methods and techniques of planning and designing development projects and their use. You’ll also gain knowledge about human factors in such projects.

  • Knowledge Transfer: Gain a deep knowledge of the methods and processes of technology transfers, and evaluate the benefits and failings of these transfers. You’ll learn to source knowledge and use its added value for the business, be able to choose the level of expertise required, and evaluate its cost to the company and long-term benefits.

  • Design Management: Develop a critical understanding of modern design management, the design process, product development, project planning, the integration of total quality, and decision-making analysis.

  • Competitive Product Development: This unit looks at business issues in competitive product development on domestic and global scales. You’ll gain an understanding of marketing and modern tools and processes required for competitive product design and manufacture.

  • Life Cycle Management: Develop a deeper understanding of sustainable design issues through materials optimization and life cycle techniques. Identify and quantify environmental impacts during the life cycle of a product/service, from raw material abstraction to end-of-life disposal, using life cycle analysis.

  • Research Methods: Develop critical research skills in areas such as literature reviews, analysis of research findings, project proposals, planning, experiment design and analysis, and dissemination.

  • Individual Master’s Project: You’ll critically investigate, report, and engage with complex issues. You’ll present an analytically rigorous and well-argued case, gaining problem-solving skills by applying your knowledge across the discipline. 

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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