Industrial Management

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This course is one of a very few aimed at mid-career professionals wishing to make the move to senior management within industrial and manufacturing organisations.

We designed it to provide the business expertise essential for senior managers by combining specific engineering subjects with managing technology and manufacturing systems.

You examine the latest business thinking and gain expert knowledge of engineering and technology issues and theories.

We combine topics such as

* finance
* marketing
* management strategy with modern industrial issues such as
* project and quality management
* manufacturing effectiveness
* advanced manufacturing technology
* supply chain management.

This mix of subjects reflects the challenges faced by today´s traditional manufacturing organisations.

Why study for an MBA?

The role of the engineer is changing and in an industrial company the engineer is likely to be the manager who has to implement new practices and technologies.

In this role you are likely to be the primary instigator of change in the organisation and for this you need specific skills and knowledge. It is important that you widen your knowledge and skills in management areas if you are to be and effective senior manager in a manufacturing industry.

This course complements your technical degree by completing your education in the wider areas of management that usually include subjects such as

* finance
* marketing
* human resource management
* organisational behaviour
* management strategy.

It also enables you to progress quickly in your career - usually through fast track promotion into very senior management posts.

General Management * management of strategy, change and innovation
* organisational environment
* project and quality management
* finance and industrial marketing

Industrial Management * advanced manufacturing technology and management
* supply chain and manufacturing strategy
* manufacturing systems
* enterprise information systems

Project * industrial management dissertation

The MBA graduate is well-versed in management knowledge, skills and techniques, as well as technical engineering abilities. Both your sponsoring company and you benefit from the knowledge you gain.

An MBA gives you the confidence to apply your skills to develop strategies for growth for your employer, giving you a much sought after edge in your career progression.

Normally at least a second class honours degree from a British institution in a relevant engineering or science subject, or an equivalent qualification from the UK or overseas.In addition, you should have at least two years of industrial experience.If English is not your first language you normally need an IELTS score of at least 6.0. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Accreditation

This course is approved as a matching section by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Successful completion of the masters degree course counts towards the academic requirements of SARTOR 3 for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Graduates who also have an appropriately accredited undergraduate degree should be able to demonstrate that they have satisfied the educational base required for a Chartered Engineer.