Engineering Management | MSc | University of Lincoln

Dr Ahmed Elseragy - Programme Leader

Dr Ahmed Elseragy is currently Director of Enterprise and Programme leader for MSc Engineering Management. Prior to joining Lincoln Ahmed held the position of Professor of Sustainable Buildings and Architectural Engineering and the Head of School of Architectural Engineering and Environmental Design (AEED) (RIBA accredited), College of Engineering, at the AASTMT, Alexandria, Egypt. Before that he was the Deputy Director of the International Research and Projects Centre at the AASTMT with the responsibility of instigating and coordinating partnerships with many higher education institutions in over 20 different countries.

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Welcome to MSc Engineering Management

Informed by the needs of industry, this course provides students with the opportunity to develop the strong communication and leadership skills that employers are looking for, and aims to provide an extension beyond undergraduate study for those embarking on, changing, or advancing their chosen career.

Areas of study include combustion and sustainable fuels, finance and accounting, energy systems, and risk management. Delivered by both Lincoln International Business School and the School of Engineering, the programme maximises the specialist knowledge within each School while ensuring a coherent delivery.

How You Study

Students are able to study a range of topics to develop a critical understanding of engineering and management theory. The course incorporates engineering and management core modules which every student must study. Students can then choose four optional modules, enabling them to tailor their learning to their individual background and career ambitions. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops to examine, research, discuss, and debate topics.

Following the taught element of the programme, students can either the Engineering Research Project or Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement). A research project is core to each pathway. For students with an industry placement the project will form part of this.

The Engineering Research Project provides the chance to complete an in-depth investigation of a specific topic within industry or academia, enabling students to apply new knowledge in a real-life setting.

Students selecting the Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement) can undertake an eight-month work placement in industry with one of the University's industry partners, or with an independently sourced organisation. Students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Engineering Management (with Industrial Placement).

Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that the option to undertake the Industrial Placement route will be subject to students' performance during the taught element of the programme and students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Students will be introduced to prospective employers and supported in this process.

Students who require a student visa to study this programme will be issued a CAS with a course length that should be sufficient to complete the course without the placement module. If you decide to undertake the module and find a work placement, this will add additional time to your course and a new student visa will be required before the work placement can begin to extend your stay in the UK.

Weekly contact hours on this programme may vary depending on the individual module options chosen and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. For every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.

Course composition and delivery is different for each module and may include lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, practicals, research, and one-to-one learning. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.

In support of part-time delivery, where possible, each teaching contact takes over a minimum four hour period, with a minimum of 12 contacts expected across a single term.

An Introduction to Your Modules

† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

Decision Analysis for Managers 2022-23BUS9040MLevel 72022-23The aim of this module is to enhance the students decision capabilities when confronted with strategic or operational choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn how decision analysis tools can be used to structure and analyse decision problems and how a mix of data and judgement can help decision makers to better achieve their objectives.CoreProcess Operations and Innovation 2022-23EGR9048MLevel 72022-23The aim of this module is to provide students with a detailed discussion of the management of business process improvement projects throughout the improvement strategy, from project definition through to project completion and benefits realisation and introduce them to key process innovation tools.CoreResearch Methods and Engineering Innovation 2022-23EGR9045MLevel 72022-23This research methods module aims to prepare students for undertaking the research for their Independent Study. It reviews core principles of the research methods that students are likely to utilise in their research. The chosen method should form the basis of their research design, and the structure of the of Independent Study submission.CoreSustainable Energy Systems and Climate Changes 2022-23EGR9014MLevel 72022-23This module deals with current and potential future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. The course includes the review of various renewable and conventional energy production technologies, energy end-use practices and alternatives, and consumption practices in different countries. Students are given the opportunity to learn a quali-quantitative framework to aid in evaluation and analysis of energy technology system proposals in the context of engineering, political, social, economic, and environmental goals.CoreApplied Thermo-fluids Systems 2022-23EGR9019MLevel 72022-23In this module, students will have the opportunity to develop and expand their fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics, and apply this to further their understanding of energy systems. It is expected that students will be able to better identify the opportunities that exist to increase the efficiency of energy machines, systems and devices. Students will have the chance to build models of mass and energy flow through existing and proposed machines. These models are then used to pinpoint the most efficient and least efficient steps of device operation.OptionalEngineering Research Project (Industry Placement) 2022-23EGR9043MLevel 72022-23Students selecting the Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement) have the opportunity to undertake an eight month work placement in industry. This may be with an industry partner or through an independently sourced placement. Students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Engineering Management (with Industrial Placement). In this module students can design and validate an engineering artefact, through an appropriate development life-cycle. This is designed to provide a learning experience that enables students to carry out independent research, integrating their engineering and scientific knowledge within a realistic and substantial project of immediate engineering value. Students will be required to negotiate with their stakeholders in planning and presenting their work, through meetings, reports and oral presentation. Students will also be expected to integrate knowledge from disciplines other than engineering, and demonstrate a profound understanding of relevant environmental, ethical, social and sustainability issues. Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Support is available to students who may need it during this process. Students who require a student visa to study this programme will be issued a CAS with a course length that should be sufficient to complete the course without the placement module. If you decide to undertake the module and find a work placement, this will add additional time to your course and a new student visa will be required before the work placement begins to extend your stay in the UK.OptionalEngineering Research Project 2022-23EGR9020MLevel 72022-23In this module, students have the chance to create design concepts relating to an engineering artefact, process, or topic that is related to mechanical engineering. This module aims to provide a learning experience that enables students to carry out independent research and integrate their engineering and scientific knowledge within a realistic and substantial project of immediate engineering value. Students can gain experience of working in a research or industry based design environment. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and initiative in carrying out a demanding investigation or design project. As individuals, students will be expected to negotiate with their 'client', be it an academic supervisor or an external sponsor, plan their project, and present their work through meetings, reports and oral presentation. Students will also be expected to integrate knowledge from disciplines other than engineering, and demonstrate a profound understanding of relevant environmental, ethical, social and sustainability issues.OptionalFinance and accounting 2022-23ACC9011MLevel 72022-23This module is designed to introduce concepts and techniques for costing and break-even analysis and brings in the notion of pricing from a larger viewpoint in the market as well as from a strategic management view. Later, the module aims to cover the topics of financial analysis, budgeting and planning, and the sources of finance.OptionalGlobal Procurement and Supply Strategy 2022-23LOG9705MLevel 72022-23In order to ensure organisational success, we must seek to manage relationships with upstream and downstream suppliers and customers to deliver increased customer value at less cost to the supply chain overall. It is often argued that an organisation is only as a good as its supply chain and that the global supply chain can be a key source of competitive advantage. In the age of globalisation, many organisations are only as good as their global supply chains. Global supply chains give the organisation access to strategic resources and enable them to compete in global markets. Procurement and Supply Chain Management as a discipline has changed considerably in many companies and organisations in the recent past. Considering the amount of money generally involved in the preparation and execution of procurement and supply decisions, this is not a surprise and it has been argued that an effective and efficient operating purchasing and supply function can make an important contribution to company results and also add significant value. Traditionally, the procurement department has acted as the intermediary which negotiates the agreements and contracts with suppliers and subsequently monitors their compliance to those agreements. However, this traditional role is changing rapidly and procurement and supply chain managers are assuming more strategic roles within organisations, focused on achieving better performance from suppliers though approaches such as more active management of supplier relationships.OptionalGreen Power 2022-23EGR9011MLevel 72022-23The use of fuels as the major source of energy production is examined in some detail, with particular emphasis on combustion mechanisms and emissions formation processes from a fundamental standpoint. The barriers and opportunities to the use of alternative fuels within power generation applications are considered as well as the environmental impact of different fuel sources.OptionalPower Systems 2022-23EGR9017MLevel 72022-23The aim of this module is to provide the students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the machinery used in power generation applications. The module builds on fundamental thermodynamics, discussing the technicalities of power generation from a series of recognised energy source viewpoints.OptionalProduct Risk Analysis 2022-23EGR9039MLevel 72022-23This module provides an introduction to the analysis of product safety. It is intended to provide basic understanding of safety processes and of certification required for products of a safety critical nature. Basic concepts of risk will lead to available tools and techniques available in the development life-cycle. Consideration will also be given to products in the operation domain, and finally their disposal.OptionalProject and Contract Risk Management 2022-23BUS9044MLevel 72022-23Projects are managed in dynamic environments where prospects for risk and uncertainty need to be appraised and controlled. The module covers the topics of contract law and protection, dispute resolution, uncertainty and risk, complexity as well as risk perception and cognitive biases.OptionalTeams and Leadership 2022-23MGT9645MLevel 72022-23This module provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how to create highly performing teams. Through a review of theories of leadership, team formation, motivation and identity, students have the chance to gain a theoretically sound understanding of team behaviour and effectiveness. Practical class exercises will aim to enable students to develop their skills as team leaders and members.Optional

How you are assessed

A variety of assessment methods are used for this course, based primarily on open coursework, in which students are able to access the resources that would be available to them after graduation. Formative assessment in the form of problem-based learning allow students the chance to assess and develop their own understanding in an individualised way with the aim of meeting their own personal learning needs and style.

The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly - usually within 15 working days of the submission date.

Industry Links

With the potential to work closely with our industrial partners or your own sponsoring companies, the programme aims to provide practical experiences.

Teaching includes the use of real-life case studies, with the aim of enabling students to relate theory to practice across a range of business situations. Students will have the opportunity to take part in workshops led by business experts, visit companies to view current practices (costs of which are covered by the School of Engineering), and engage in company based projects. To support these activities, students will have access to a set of career events that are designed to help to build a CV, deal with psychometric tests, and formulate effective applications.

Fees and Funding

For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.

Programme Fees

Programme-Specific Additional Costs

For each course students may find that there are additional costs. These may be with regard to the specific clothing, materials, or equipment required. Some courses provide opportunities for students to undertake field work or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost for travel and accommodation will be covered by the University and so is included in the fee. Where these are optional, students will normally be required to pay their own transport, accommodation, and general living costs.

With regards to text books, the University provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and students will find that our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that they are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and they will be responsible for this cost.

International Postgraduate Taught Application Deadline

Please note that international applications for taught postgraduate programmes starting in September 2022 have now closed.

Entry Requirements 2022-23

First or Second Class honours degree in an industrial engineering based subject, or equivalent industrial experience.

This programme is aimed at graduates from a wide breadth of engineering disciplines and no previous experience in business and management studies is required.

For those who have already studied a related discipline, this course offers the opportunity to progress your knowledge to an advanced level.

If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/

Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements

If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/

Career and Personal Development

MSc Engineering Management students are able to develop the strong communication skills and capabilities that employers are looking for in addition to leadership, negotiation and influencing, presentation, and self-awareness. The programme is aimed at those who wish to embark on, change, or advance their chosen career in engineering to management level.

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