- Demonstrate mastery of a specialized body of knowledge, skills, technologies and advanced digital tools within their chosen engineering discipline.
- Describe the basic principles of management and business organization, and to explain their application in a technical environment.
- Display understanding of the social, ethical and legal considerations relating to engineering practice in society.
- Apply their knowledge and understanding of engineering and business in industrial and public service contexts. This will involve the integration of technical and business knowledge and skills in the design, implementation and management of complex socio-technical systems.
- Demonstrate decision-making skills and judgement both in the analysis of problems and in the implementation of solutions, with a view to solving technical, financial, social, sustainability, health and environmental challenges on a global level.
- Acquire capability in analysis, problem solving, inductive and deductive reasoning in both quantitative and qualitative contexts.
- Communicate articulately and persuasively, to a range of audiences both specialist and non-specialist, with a view to disseminating knowledge and facilitating debate and effective decision -making in organizations and in society.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams and to display the potential to take on management responsibilities within their technical disciplines.
- Display the ability to self-evaluate, and to manage their life-long learning and professional development, through both team based and self-directed learning.
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Engineering is viewed by many as an ideal preparation for a career in business or management. The ME in Engineering with Business offers a unique opportunity for engineering students to complement their technical expertise with a deep understanding of the business and management aspects of engineering practice such as operations, human resources, marketing and strategy. As a result, graduates will develop a distinctively cross-disciplinary perspective, which is essential to a successful career in business. If you have a mechanical, civil, electrical or electronics background and you plan to practise engineering in a business context, then the ME (Engineering with Business) is an excellent choice for you.
This programme is delivered in conjunction with the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland’s leading business school, which is ranked 29th in Europe by the Financial Times. The programme was previously voted GradIreland Engineering Postgraduate Course of the Year, and is the only business-oriented master’s programme accredited by Engineers Ireland for Chartered Engineering status.
About This Course
The ME in Engineering with Business is designed to produce fully qualified engineers who have a particular interest in and understanding of the business context within which engineers usually operate. It was conceived to address the perceived lack of industry-ready engineers coming out of third-level education. Career opportunities are very broad as the ME degree positions the student not as a narrow technical specialist but as a multi-skilled engineer, combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. In addition to careers within their technical specialisations, graduates can consider careers in commercial roles, management consulting, the financial sector or IT. Previous employers of alumni include: Accenture, Abbvie, Boston Scientific, Deloitte, Intel, Jaguar UK, MSD Carlow, PJ Walls, PM Group, RPS Consulting, and SAP.
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to society, through the application of technical and business knowledge to solve problems and improve the quality of life of communities and consumers. They will have the potential to fill key management roles in industrial and commercial enterprises, both in the state and private sectors in a ethical and professional manner.
This programme offers students the opportunity to complete a 6-month work placement, where students’ technical and business knowledge can be applied and developed in a dynamic real-world setting. This is then followed by an industry-focused research project which combines academic and practice-based learning.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BMGT45710 | Organisational Behaviour (ME) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41350 | Introduction to Robotics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BMGT30090 | Entrepreneurship in Action | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41090 | Eng. Decision Support Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41100 | Operations Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: ENGINEERING CORE MODULES: Students must select ONE of the following 5-credit ENGINEERING CORE Options in the Autumn Trimester |
MEEN40790 | Supply Chain Design & Analysis | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: ENGINEERING CORE MODULES: Students must select ONE of the following 5-credit ENGINEERING CORE Options in the Autumn Trimester |
MEEN40800 | Engineering Project Management - Tools & Techniques | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: ENGINEERING CORE MODULES: Students must select ONE of the following 5-credit ENGINEERING CORE Options in the Autumn Trimester |
MEEN41330 | Data Analytics for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: ENGINEERING REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In YEAR 1 Students MUST take the following CORE module (unless previously taken) |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
NEC1 | Electronic Engineering | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
NEC2 | Electrical Engineering | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
NVC1 | Civil Engineering | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
WMC1 | Mechanical Engineering | ||
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MEEN40930 | Professional Work Placement | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 20 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MEEN41080 | ME Eng. with Business Thesis | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 20 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MIS40920 | Business Information Systems Management ME/MEngSc | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MKT40970 | Marketing Management ME (Business) | Spring | 7.5 |
UCD ranks 1st in Ireland and in the top 50 worldwide in the QS Sustainability rankings 2023, which focus on what institutions are doing to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges
This ME is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.
Graduate Testimonial - Rachel Ward,GSK
"I discovered my love for both engineering and business during my undergraduate mechanical engineering degree here in UCD, as I was encouraged to take business classes to complement my engineering knowledge. This master’s programme is quite unique and allowed me the opportunity to interview for roles both in Ireland and overseas, eventually allowing me to secure a job in a pharmaceutical company in the UK which I could never have imagined before beginning this programme. This master’s has provided me with the tools to confidently pursue my goals. UCD has offered me everything I could have hoped for in terms of a memorable college experience; from industry exposure and challenging classes to pushing me to think as both an engineer and a business woman. I encourage anyone interested in broadening their knowledge and getting noticed on an international stage to strongly consider this programme."
Masters in Engineering with Business (T166) Full Time
EU Year 1 - € 9530
nonEU Year 1 - € 29100
EU Year 2 - € 9050 aa
nonEU Year 2 - € 29100 aa
aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2025 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2024/25
***Fees are subject to change
EU Year 1 - € 9530
nonEU Year 1 - € 29100
EU Year 2 - € 9050 aa
nonEU Year 2 - € 29100 aa
aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2025 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2024/25
***Fees are subject to change
Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/currentstudents/noneuscholarships.
- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with first class honours or international equivalence in a Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Electronic Engineering programme is required.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. Minimum band for writing skill: 6.5.
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Masters in Engineering with Business:
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