University of Abertay Dundee

What you'll study

The degree covers engineering management core concepts and contemporary professional practice. Key topics and taught outcomes include:

• Engineering, strategy and management principles that help organisations gain competitive advantage.
• Health and safety awareness relevant to engineering contexts.
• Facility planning, sustainability and energy-efficient facilities management, including use of energy-saving measures.
• Risk assessment and approaches to improve systems and processes.
• Using technology and data to analyse problems, improve efficiency and increase productivity.
• Research skills to design and deliver an independent research proposal and project.

Entry requirements

The course page lists entry requirements; specific academic or professional criteria are provided by the university application information. The programme is designed to be suitable for graduates from non-engineering backgrounds who wish to enter the engineering sector.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that combine engineering understanding with management: project or operations management, facilities management, sustainability and energy efficiency roles, and positions that require data-informed process improvement. The course page cites a high graduate employment rate for the university overall (95% in full-time work or study within six months), reflecting strong employability outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle

Fees are displayed on the programme page and vary by fee status; the programme’s part-time, module-based structure allows costs to be spread over time. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s fees, scholarships and funding pages for up-to-date support options and eligibility criteria.