- Describe the basic principles of management and business organization, and to explain their application in technical environment.
- Display understanding of the social, ethical and legal considerations relating to engineering practice in society.
- Students will be able to acquire capability in analysis, problem solving, inductive and deductive reasoning in both quantitative and qualitative contexts.
- Students will be able to 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 engineering systems.
- Students will be able to 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.
- Students will be able to demonstrate decision-making skills and judgment both in the analysis of problems and in the implementation of solutions, considering technical and financial factors as well as social, ethical and environmental factors.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams and to display the potential to take on management and leadership responsibilities within their technical disciplines.
- Students will be able to 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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This course is available through the following application route(s)
The MEngSc Engineering Management programme offers a unique opportunity for engineering students to deepen their knowledge of the areas of business and management and is open to engineering students of all disciplines. This programme is aimed at students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and wish to embark on successful careers in the management of global engineering and technology firms.
This one-year master’s degree provides grounding in operations, quality, marketing, systems planning, and analysis while building on students’ technical expertise to develop the next generation of industry leaders. We seek to develop creative problem solvers who can critically analyse problems in a business context, and propose and develop practical and feasible solutions. Our teaching methods and learning environment are highly interactive and varied, and include lectures, workshops, tutorials, labs, and practical exercises. Group-based modular projects and a final applied company-based consultancy project enable students to integrate the covered theoretical knowledge with practice. All these unique features are the key elements in the programme’s design and success over the years.
This programme is delivered by the School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, which has more than 50 years’ experience in teaching Engineering Management. The School has wellestablished industrial links both nationally and worldwide.
About This Course
Career opportunities are very broad as the MEngSc Engineering Management students are not narrow technical specialists but “T-shaped” individuals combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. Apart from the usual engineering discipline-specific job opportunities based on their bachelor’s degree, the students accomplishing this one-year master’s degree will be equipped with enough knowledge and experience to pursue a career related to the job positions, such as quality analyst, data analyst, operations analyst, supply chain planner, project management and continuous improvement analyst. The acquired skill sets are invaluable when embarking upon careers in many sectors including energy, consumer goods, medical technology, management consulting, ICT and automotive. Prospective employers include Accenture, Intel, RPS, SAP, Maxim Integrated, Boston Scientific, Microsoft, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture and many more.
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 |
MEEN40790 | Supply Chain Design & Analysis | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN40800 | Engineering Project Management - Tools & Techniques | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41190 | Sys. Anal. & Improv. (EITM) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41330 | Data Analytics for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41350 | Introduction to Robotics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
STAT40690 | Quantitative Methods for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41090 | Eng. Decision Support Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41100 | Operations Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MIS40920 | Business Information Systems Management ME/MEngSc | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MKT40970 | Marketing Management ME (Business) | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41020 | Design & Innovation | Summer | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MEEN41030 | Applied Research Project | Summer | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTION MODULE: Students must take one Option module in the Spring Trimester. The following Option Modules may be selected, or students can select a negotiated option module from elsewhere in UCD subject to approval by the Programme Director, and relevant Module Coordinator and formal approval by the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTION MODULE: Students must take one Option module in the Spring Trimester. The following Option Modules may be selected, or students can select a negotiated option module from elsewhere in UCD subject to approval by the Programme Director, and relevant Module Coordinator and formal approval by the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTION MODULE: Students must take one Option module in the Spring Trimester. The following Option Modules may be selected, or students can select a negotiated option module from elsewhere in UCD subject to approval by the Programme Director, and relevant Module Coordinator and formal approval by the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN40670 | Technical Communication | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTION MODULE: Students must take one Option module in the Spring Trimester. The following Option Modules may be selected, or students can select a negotiated option module from elsewhere in UCD subject to approval by the Programme Director, and relevant Module Coordinator and formal approval by the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN41390 | Industrial Automation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTION MODULE: Students must take one Option module in the Spring Trimester. The following Option Modules may be selected, or students can select a negotiated option module from elsewhere in UCD subject to approval by the Programme Director, and relevant Module Coordinator and formal approval by the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN41440 | Robotic Applications | Spring | 5 |
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Graduate Profile - Danielle Lombardi, AECOM Ireland
"When looking for the most suitable master’s programme for my career, I wanted a course that would upskill my civil engineering qualifications in an innovative and broad manner. The Engineering Management programme offered the perfect combination of engineering and management subjects, aligning with the career I was interested in and helping me to enter the market in Ireland, upskilling me to become a project manager in the construction industry.
During my time at UCD, I had the opportunity to study various subjects that were not part of my civil engineering qualification, such as supply chain management, engineering systems improvement, and robotics. These subjects pushed me out of my comfort zone, preparing me for the job market as a well-rounded engineer and project manager. I also experienced the multicultural environment of UCD's campus and programme, which reflects the growing multicultural and multidisciplinary Irish market.
I strongly recommend the programme to anyone with an engineering background who wishes to invest in their career as a manager, design engineer, or similar role by becoming a well-rounded professional."
MEngSc in Engineering Management (T288) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9530
nonEU fee per year - € 29100
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 9530
nonEU fee per year - € 29100
***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 a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering programme.
- 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.
- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
- 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 MEngSc in Engineering Management:
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