MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management

The Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management MSc at the University of Leicester is a one year full-time course designed for engineering graduates who wish to enhance their capabilities through advanced study and research. This curriculum is designed to help students appreciate the management of technical change and innovation as well as to broaden their understanding on a range of topics.Course Content: This course delivers an in-depth understanding of modern theories and techniques in mechanical engineering and the management principles necessary for a successful career in commerce and industry. Students will work on multidisciplinary projects, enhancing their teamwork skills, and giving them experience of working within project teams in industry. They will gain the skills needed for solving complex problems and making decisions for technical and management challenges.Key Modules: The core modules for year 2020-2021 include Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Advanced Thermal Systems, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Project Management, and Research Methods. Optional modules include Advanced CAD/CAM Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as meeting the Further Learning requirement for Chartered Engineer registration. Students, who hold an IMechE accredited BEng degree, will automatically meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status by completing this MSc course.Future Careers: Graduates of the course are expected to have diverse career prospects. They could embark on a career in high value manufacturing or could choose to become a project manager in an engineering firm. Options are also available in academia by engaging in research or a PhD, or becoming an entrepreneurial technologist by converting the innovative designs developed during their projects to the novel products and services for the business world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.