Where To Study : ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT DEGREES

Overview

Degrees in engineering management combine technical expertise with business acumen, preparing the next generation of management-level professionals in the engineering sphere.
Graduates with the ability to understand both complex technological processes and the art of management are increasingly sought after in today's industrial world.
A university degree which combines these two different academic areas is ideal if you are interested in the technical and problem-solving aspects of both engineering and management.
Applicants to engineering management degrees will need to be good at mathematics, sciences, and have an interest in business and economics.

Specialization

At some universities the focus is on a particular application of engineering. For example at the University of Portsmouth, an undergraduate degree is offered in Construction Engineering Management.
This examines both the fundamentals of construction – design, structures, soils and materials and engineering analysis – and also the areas particularly relevant to the management of construction processes and projects, including legal studies, contract management, project evaluation and corporate management.
It is also common for undergraduate degrees in engineering management to offer the opportunity to complete a year in an industry placement, allowing you to see first-hand how your knowledge and skills are directly applicable to the workplace.
Such programs are known as 'sandwich' courses and extend the degree by one year. Options are sometimes available to study abroad as part of this placement.

Career Options

The breadth of content in all engineering management undergraduate degrees means that there is considerable scope for career opportunities and flexibility.
A good grounding in engineering allows students to qualify for most professional engineering streams, should they choose this route.
Meanwhile the management content provides the opportunity for graduates to seek employment in business and commercial fields.
In both cases, the skills developed during the course of your degree will make you attractive to a range of employers in fields as diverse as construction, finance, product development and management consultancy.

Key Skills

As well as preparation for a management position within the engineering sector, a degree in this subject should provide the following transferable skills: