MBA Industrial Management
Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
Full-time 12 to 18 months
Part-time typically three years, maximum six years
Starts September and January
At a glance
About this course
This course is one of a very few aimed at mid-career professionals wishing to make the move to senior management within industrial and manufacturing organisations.
We designed it to provide the business expertise essential for senior managers by combining specific engineering subjects with managing technology and manufacturing systems.
You examine the latest business thinking and gain expert knowledge of engineering and technology issues and theories.
We combine topics such as finance marketing management strategy with modern industrial issues such as project and quality management manufacturing effectiveness advanced manufacturing technology supply chain management.
This mix of subjects reflects the challenges faced by todays traditional manufacturing organisations.
Why study for an MBA?
The role of the engineer is changing and in an industrial company the engineer is likely to be the manager who has to implement new practices and technologies.
In this role you are likely to be the primary instigator of change in the organisation and for this you need specific skills and knowledge. It is important that you widen your knowledge and skills in management areas if you are to be and effective senior manager in a manufacturing industry.
This course complements your technical degree by completing your education in the wider areas of management that usually include subjects such as finance marketing human resource management lean operations management strategy. It also enables you to progress quickly in your career usually through fast track promotion into very senior management posts.
Associated careers
The MBA graduate is well-versed in management knowledge, skills and techniques, as well as technical engineering abilities. Both your sponsoring company and you benefit from the knowledge you gain.
An MBA gives you the confidence to apply your skills to develop strategies for growth for your employer, giving you a much sought after edge in your career progression.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited as approved further learning by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Successful completion of the masters degree course counts towards the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Graduates who also have an appropriately accredited undergraduate degree should be able to demonstrate that they have satisfied the educational base required for a Chartered Engineer.
Course content
General Management
management of strategy, change and innovation lean operations project and quality management finance and industrial marketing
Industrial Management
advanced manufacturing technology supply chain and manufacturing strategy manufacturing systems business process management
Project
industrial management dissertation
Assessment
By final examination, coursework and project reports
Entry requirements
Normally at least a second class honours degree from a British institution in a relevant engineering, science or management subject, or an equivalent qualification from the UK or overseas.
In addition, you should have at least two years of industrial experience.
We welcome applications from people with relevant professional and long industrial experience who do not have the above formal qualifications.
Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £9,180 for the course
Part-time study should be calculated pro rata.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £12,060 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £12,150 for the course
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
Contact details
For further information please contact the Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 5179 or email aces-helpdesk@shu.ac.uk