COURSE CURRICULUM

The taught stage of the MSc Business Engineering Management programme provides a comprehensive blend of engineering, business, and leadership education through a carefully structured curriculum worth 120 credits. Students begin by studying core modules that develop essential managerial and technical competencies within engineering environments. Strategic Management and Finance in Engineering explores business strategy, financial planning, and decision-making within engineering organisations. Engineering Project Management focuses on planning, executing, and controlling engineering projects effectively. Human Resources and Change Management in Engineering examines workforce management, organisational behaviour, and strategies for leading change. The Aston Global Advantage module enhances professional development, employability, and career readiness through practical skills and reflective learning. Product Induction Processes introduces the methods and systems involved in bringing engineering products from development to market, while Management in an Engineering Enterprise develops an understanding of organisational leadership, operational management, and business performance within engineering contexts. Together, these core modules account for 90 credits and establish a strong foundation in engineering management principles. Students then select one of two specialist streams to tailor their studies according to their career interests. The Engineering Management Stream includes Customer Engagement in Engineering Enterprise, which examines customer-focused strategies and stakeholder relationships, and Operational Effectiveness, Lean and Agile Manufacturing, which explores efficiency improvement, continuous improvement methodologies, and modern manufacturing practices. Alternatively, the Sustainable Engineering Stream focuses on environmental responsibility and sustainability through Environmental Regulations and Impact Assessment, covering regulatory compliance and environmental evaluation, and Pathways to Net Zero, which investigates strategies for reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals. Each stream contributes an additional 30 credits, allowing students to specialise in either engineering management or sustainable engineering. The programme’s combination of strategic management, operational excellence, leadership development, sustainability, and industry-focused learning ensures graduates are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required for leadership roles across a wide range of engineering and technology sectors.