Engineering Business Management, BEng Hons

Graduates who have a technical background, the analytical skills of an engineer and a knowledge of business and management have numerous career opportunities across many sectors of industry and commerce. With a strong applications focus, this degree provides students with the academic preparation to become an incorporated engineer.

Its broad-based approach initially provides a solid background in the engineering principles and processes used to solve complex problems, and combines this with an understanding of design and manufacturing methodologies. The programme also enables students to acquire management skills, both personal and interpersonal, as well as an understanding of modern management techniques and business applications. Employers value the transferrable skill that this distinctive programme provides.

UCAS code

HN1F M BEng/EBM

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4 years part-time (Direct entry to year 2 only - 2 years full-time equivalent)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

180 UCAS points FROM

EITHER A-levels, preferably in a science/technology subject

OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMP

OR equivalent qualifications

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications.

• A foundation year is available for students who do not meet the standard criteria for entry to this degree.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, assignments and project work.

Professional recognition

This programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to meet the full academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in technical sales, marketing, project management, finance, design and manufacturing in a wide range of engineering sectors, such as the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and process industries, and new product introduction, as well as many other engineering sectors.

Year 1

Electrical Principles (15 credits)
Engineering Science (15 credits)
Engineering Applications (Mechanical) (15 credits)
Computer-Aided Design (Mechanical) (15 credits)
Engineering Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
Introduction to Design of Mechanical Systems (15 credits)
Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2

Accounting and Finance for Engineers (30 credits)
Engineering Management 1 (15 credits)
Statistical Techniques in Engineering Management (15 credits)
Introduction to Mechatronic Systems (15 credits)
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems (15 credits)
Mechanical Product Design (15 credits)
One option from: Advanced Computer-Aided Design (Electrical); Advanced Computer-Aided Design (Mechanical) (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Engineering Management 2 (15 credits)
Operations Management (15 credits)
Group Design and Project Management (15 credits)
Quality Engineering (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)
Two options from: Environmental Engineering (15); Engineering Enterprise (15); Process Improvement Techniques (15); European Engineering (30 credits)

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