Advanced Engineering Management (Systems Management) MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,580 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Advanced Engineering Management (Systems Management) MSc

About

Course overview

If you want to develop novel solutions to challenges facing the engineering industry, this course is for you. You'll learn systems concepts and modelling tools so you’re ready for senior or specialist roles.

With advanced training in systems engineering and management, you’ll build knowledge and techniques valued across the sector. Be ready for that next step up the career ladder.

Accredited programme

This degree programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Video: Developed to address the challenges faced by engineering graduates who move into general management or senior specialist roles, this innovative programme will allow you to draw on the specialist expertise of both our Birmingham Business School and the School of Engineering.

The best thing about the course is that it blends the knowledge and expertise of the Birmingham Business School and the School of Engineering. The course starts by studying how general managerial aspect of an organization can be enhanced, before directing you towards pathway-specific engineering subjects.
Kelvin Patel
MSc Advanced Engineering Management student

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Course Structure

This 1 year full-time programme teaches research-led systems management skills that are sought after in both the civil engineering and building industries. The course can also be taken over 2-3 years part-time.

In term one you'll develop a firm base of general knowledge and techniques for further specialised management study. Delivered by leading academics in Birmingham Business School, the management content is research led, drawing on the expertise and reputation of the Business School to help deliver a high quality experience.

Topics include strategy, innovation, marketing, organisational behaviour and financial management.

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The MSc in Engineering Systems Management introduces you to core management concepts. Semester one offers a solid base in general knowledge and techniques for further specialised study of your choice

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

As a graduate of Advanced Engineering Management (Systems Management) you'll be well prepared to begin your career in a variety of related fields, playing a leading role in a professional capacity in both the civil engineering and building industries.