Engineering Management

Graduates with a technical background, the analytical skills of an engineer, plus knowledge of business and management have numerous career opportunities. Meeting the challenges of global competition creates increased demand for graduates who can provide an interface between technical and business personnel. For those who see their future in the engineering sector in a business or management role, this joint degree is an ideal choice. This BSc program in Engineering Management offers a broad-based approach to engineering and management and provides the students with an educational profile that combines in-depth technical competence with a solid knowledge of business administration and management. The core content of the course comprises business, management, engineering, and technology subject matters. Specialist options include operations management, quality management, environmental engineering, and logistics management. Students learn how products are engineered, manufactured, and marketed; how new technology is implemented and applied; and how businesses and their human factors are managed or even financially controlled. Business and management topics make extensive use of case studies and project work, and a wide range of assessment methods is employed.