Take the lead in managing engineering projects. Develop your understanding of construction management, engineering production and risk, alongside the business expertise needed to progress into senior or specialist roles.
Combine engineering management knowledge with systems thinking to address complex project challenges. Build the skills to understand how people, processes and resources interact, supporting informed decisions throughout project delivery.
One thing that students thinking about studying on the course should know is that the course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which means that it meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. This is a valuable and internationally recognised qualification, which can enhance your employability and career prospects in the Engineering sector.
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Course structure This 1 year full-time programme teaches research-led project management skills that are sought after in both the civil engineering and building industries.
In term one you'll develop a firm base of general knowledge and techniques for further specialised management study. Delivered by leading academics in Birmingham Business School, the management content is based on real-world examples, drawing on the expertise and reputation of the Business School to deliver a high quality experience.
Topics include strategy, innovation, marketing, organisational behaviour and financial management.
In term two you'll move onto your chosen pathway. Through exploration of project and civil engineering management principles and best practice (including contracts, risk, sustainability and digital tools) by academics from the School of Engineering, you'll draw upon the School's wealth of research experience and industrial links.
You'll also start considering a topic for your research project.
The summer is dedicated to your engineering management research project. You'll work closely with an academic supervisor on a related research project.
This could be experimental, lab based or industry facing, theoretical or practice based, involve modelling, or be a mixture of all three elements. This project will be concluded by the end of August with marks and feedback delivered in September.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
Applicants with a 2:2 Honours Degree in the above disciplines alongside relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.