100% online MSc Engineering with Management

Develop your engineering leadership and management capabilities with a life-changing, global university

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  • Apply by: 15 April 2025
  • To start: 29 April 2025

180 credits

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complete within 24 months

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£7,920 total fees

Why Sunderland?

  • 100% online MSc – complete within 2 years part-time
  • 5 star rating for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities*
  • Member of AACSB, CABS, EFMD and PRIME
  • Top 40 UK University**
  • Training engineers and technicians for over 100 years
  • Engage in real-world projects inspired by our extensive research portfolio
  • Prepares graduates for application for IEng and CEng registration
  • £7,920 total fees, option to pay £660 per module

*QS Stars World University Rankings 2023
**Guardian University Guide 2025

A flexible online masters you can use to unlock a new career in engineering management

The MSc Engineering with Management course is designed for aspiring engineering professionals or those seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills within the engineering sector. It equips you with the expertise needed to navigate complex engineering environments, manage projects effectively, and apply advanced technological solutions to real-world challenges.

You will explore key topics including engineering principles, engineering impact, and human-centred engineering, with practical applications in project management, engineering management techniques, and strategic business integration. Both technical skills and management practices are strongly emphasised, and you will develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial business setups, quality management, and professional engineering leadership.

Overall, you’ll receive a transformative learning experience, preparing you for leadership roles in engineering management, while fostering critical thinking and a deep understanding of engineering practices and their impact on society.

A flexible MSc Engineering with Management designed to help working professionals make an impact

Our MSc Engineering with Management course prepares you for a career in engineering management from anywhere in the world. Delivered entirely online, you’ll develop the skills and expertise necessary to advance your career without the need to attend campus.

This course is designed to provide flexibility, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments such as work, family, and friends. You can access course materials on various digital devices at times that are convenient for you.
Studying part-time will enable you to tailor your learning to fit your lifestyle and career goals. With six start dates per year, you can kickstart your career progression in a matter of weeks.

What will you study?

Our 100% online MSc Engineering with Management course will deepen your understanding of core engineering and management principles, equipping you with the skills to manage complex engineering projects and lead teams in a rapidly evolving industry. You will explore the impact of engineering on society, integrate human-centred approaches, and apply management techniques that enhance efficiency and innovation across engineering functions.
Additionally, you will develop proficiency in digital technologies, research methodologies, and strategic business integration, allowing you to tackle modern engineering challenges with confidence.

Key knowledge and skills taught on this course:

  • Engineering principles and impact
  • Human-centred engineering
  • Human, quality and project management
  • Engineering management techniques
  • Strategic business integration and set ups
  • Artificial intelligence and digital skills
  • Internet of Things (IoT) in engineering
  • Professional engineering management
  • Organisations and systems practices

A truly global university with diversity at its core

The University of Sunderland has a proud tradition of providing global education to students. With campuses in Hong Kong, Sunderland, and London and partnerships worldwide, we are dedicated to fostering diversity among our learners. Our international student population benefits from collaborating and learning together while building their professional networks on a global scale.

We have been recognised for our inclusive approach and are 8th in the UK for social inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025). Our expertise, use of cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience in delivering high-quality online education distinguish the University of Sunderland and our MSc Engineering with Management course.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and should have or be about to complete:

  • At least a UK 2.2 undergraduate degree in an engineering, STEM, or business area
or
  • A third-class honours degree with a minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience
or
  • Applicants without a degree must demonstrate a minimum of three years relevant experience. The degree / work experience must be in a STEM, Engineering or Business area.

Fees

  • Total course fees: £7,920
  • Per 15-credit module fee: £660

If you are based in the UK, you may be eligible for a government-backed postgraduate loan to cover the full costs of the course.

In addition, if you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Sunderland, you are eligible for a 10% tuition fees reduction on our postgraduate programmes.

You pay tuition fees for each module taken, either module-by-module or in full at the start of your course.

If you pay module-by-module, you will pay in instalments of £660.

Modules

Engineering Principles

Gain an understanding of the fundamental engineering principles, including mechanics, engineering materials, manufacturing processes, electrical power, and ethical and professional standards in engineering practice.

Engineering Impact

Explore the impact engineering has had on society and the role it plays today. You’ll identify the responsibilities of engineers and the skills required to create an impact. Additionally, you’ll discuss case studies of projects which have had a significant impact on citizens and the environment.

Human-Centred Engineering

Examine a range of topics relating to human-in-the-loop, within contexts such as the management of digital transformation and integration, the utilisation of technology to simplify processes, manage knowledge and simplify product development for usability. You will develop the theoretical foundations and practical skills necessary to create systems, environments and products that enhance human performance, safety, usability and sustainability.

Human & Quality Management

Explore key quality concepts such as the meaning of zero defects, statistical control and management of quality, optimisation through robust design, and processes and procedures to manage the contribution of personnel within a quality context.

Project Management

Gain an understanding of two distinct strands. One strand looks at various processes and methodologies that can be used and applied to manage projects of various types, while the other strand explores project management tools for planning and control of project costs, schedules and risks. This module creates the opportunity for you to deal with a real-life scenario to manage all aspects of planning, controlling and closing a project.

Engineering Management Techniques

Gain an understanding of engineering maintenance management practices in modern engineering management. You’ll discuss modern manufacturing equipment, condition monitoring techniques, and gain the skills required to use these tools. Maintenance practices involve various management and technological techniques to support investigation and planning of activities.

Strategic Business Integration

Explore the foundational roles of business strategy, finance, marketing, HR, and operations, analysing how these functions interrelate to form a cohesive organisational strategy. By integrating insights from leading strategy theorists, the module offers a robust theoretical framework.

Commercial Business Setups

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully start and manage a business. You’ll cover a wide range of topics, from developing an idea and market research to legal considerations, financial management, and growth strategies with environmental sustainability approach.

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Skills

Learn to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques for real-world problems. You will explore and learn how to use AI tools and techniques to develop and enhance your skills in data handling, data analysis, digital literacy, and programming. You’ll examine AI applications, including but not limited to machine learning, language processing, and computer vision, as well as their role in developing innovative solutions and advanced digital competencies. On completion, you’ll be able to use these applications to solve real-world problems.

Internet of Things in Engineering

Gain the knowledge and skills to design and engineer the next generation of connected devices and systems based on Internet of Things (IoT), particularly in the context of engineering. You’ll cover a combination of theoretical and practical topics in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT) in engineering, that is, the use of Internet technologies to access and interact with objects in the physical world, including IoT-enabled smart manufacturing and industrial automation.

Professional Engineering Manager

This module focuses on the professional responsibilities of an engineering manager, including project planning, coordination, team supervision, research, product implementation, and personal attributes in the workplace. You’ll reflect on your own professional practice and knowledge in project execution and budget management.

Operations & Systems Practices

Learn the historical development of Operations Management, identify future trends in sustainability and inclusivity, and further develop your systems thinking in terms of theory and application, leading to process and analysis improvement. You’ll explore operations strategies that will allow you to formulate and implement operations management theories, thus aligning them with the overall business strategy.