
Master of Engineering Management MEM
University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based
Course overview
Our Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is a specialised professional Master’s degree, designed to bridge the critical gap between engineering, technology, and business management. The challenges facing engineering leaders of the future are immense. Cost, margin and 'value for money' pressures continue to grow and the pace of technology development continues to increase.
Exploitation of the new design space enabled by advanced manufacturing methods is becoming a key advantage for firms, and there is a growing recognition that engineering functional performance strongly correlates to a company's overall rates of return. There is a shortage of professionals who possess both the outstanding technical and management skills in equal measure; this interdisciplinary course has been designed to create the engineering leaders of the future by addressing the core issue head-on. Combining advanced technical knowledge with core business and leadership principles, our course ensures graduates are able to operate effectively at the intersection of innovation and organisational strategy.
The primary goal of the MEM is to equip engineers and technical professionals with the strategic, managerial and analytical skills required to oversee complex engineering projects, lead high-performing teams and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Graduates are well-prepared to assume leadership roles in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, construction, energy, aerospace, and more, where both technical proficiency and business acumen are essential for success. If you take the 'With Industry' option you will have an industrial placement to put your newly acquired skills into practice.
You will complete the taught part of the course with exams, you will then undertake your paid full-time work placement for up to 12 months. We will support you with securing an industrial placement. After returning from your industrial placement, you will conduct me
Key highlights
- Bridges engineering, technology and business management in one interdisciplinary degree
- Develops strategic, managerial and analytical skills for complex engineering projects
- Combines advanced technical knowledge with core business and leadership principles
- Optional paid industrial placement of up to 12 months
- Support provided to help secure an industrial placement
- Prepares graduates to lead teams and drive technological innovation
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.
Up to 20% of feesChancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship
Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.
Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship
Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Engineering manager
- Engineering project manager
- Technical operations manager
- Manufacturing manager
- Innovation manager
- Programme manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: MEM: £12,400; MEM with Industry: £12,400 | International: MEM: £12,400; MEM with Industry: £12,400
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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