Engineering Management
The Master of Engineering Management draws on resources from engineering, business and behavioural sciences in a programme designed to bridge the divide between engineering and management. It provides students an opportunity to broaden their horizons outside specialist technical areas, which enables them to make significant contributions to their companies.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time blended.
Programme Delivery
The MEM is undertaken on a part-time basis over two academic years (four semesters). Each semester contains 12 weeks of teaching. The programme is delivered in a blended format, comprising on campus classes (4 weeks) and on-line classes (8 weeks). On campus classes take place all day Friday in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12 of each semester. On-line classes take place on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in the other weeks of each semester.
On campus days classes will take place between 09.00-18.00 at the UCD Belfield campus.
Online classes will take place on Friday afternoons from 14.00 and Saturday mornings 09.00-13.00.
Entry Requirements
The MEM Programme is for engineering, science and technology graduates, who possess at least five years professional experience, who want to broaden their horizons beyond specialist technical areas and bridge the divide between engineering and management.
Careers / Further progression
Careers & Employability
Over the years, students from a variety of professional backgrounds have participated in the programme. Engineers of all disciplines, science and information technology graduates from across the third level institutions in Ireland and abroad have taken part. The company and industry sector backgrounds of those participating illustrates the diverse professional backgrounds of participants. These industry sectors include Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, ICT, Manufacturing, Food, Engineering Consulting and Services, Transportation, Public Services.
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
ME Management (T368) Part Time
EU Year 1 - € 8020
nonEU Year 1 - € 14100
EU Year 2 - € 7640 aa
nonEU Year 2 - € 13430 aa
aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24
***Fees are subject to change
How to Apply?
The following entry routes are available:
ME Management PT (T368)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
The Master of Engineering Management draws on resources from engineering, business and behavioural sciences in a programme designed to bridge the divide between engineering and management. It provides students an opportunity to broaden their horizons outside specialist technical areas, which enables them to make significant contributions to their companies.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the world of engineering management by covering a wide range of business topics, from cost analysis to finance and corporate strategy.
Participants will acquire conceptual and practical skills that will enable them to operate at the highest level in the global knowledge economy, drawing on the engineering, business and human sciences aspects of the programme.
Our students are strongly motivated by career ambitions. The programme provides an opportunity to widen horizons outside specialist technical areas many of our students experience career advancement either during the programme or after completion.
Course Description
The MEM, established in 1967, is one of Ireland's most successful and highly sought after taught post graduate programmes in engineering management. This Masters is responsible for fast tracking participant’s careers, drawing on resources from engineering, business and behavioural sciences in a programme which bridges the divide between engineering and management.
Who Should Apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The MEM Programme is for engineering, science and technology graduates, who possess at least five years professional experience, who want to broaden their horizons beyond specialist technical areas and bridge the divide between engineering and management.
The Master of Engineering Management is undertaken on a part-time basis over two academic years (four semesters) in a blended format. The theme running through the first two semesters involves analysing the operations of the firm, while the second year of the programme builds on this foundation in order to develop the future direction of the firm.
Stage 1 Option
International Strategic Management BMGT40720
Behaviour, leadership & Change BMGT44260
Finance FIN40410
Managing Human Resources HRM40100
Design and Innovation MEEN40250
Eng. Operations Management MEEN40260
Quality Management MEEN40270
Operations Strategy MEEN40280
Business System Design MEEN40300
Project Management MEEN40310
Economics MEEN40330
Decision Analysis MEEN40360
Engineering Cost Analysis MEEN40730
Technical Comms (Online) MEEN40820
Marketing for Engineering Managers MEEN40830
Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intra-preneurship) for Engineering Managers MEEN40940
Managing Negotiations MEEN40950
MEM Applied Research Project MEEN41060
Introduction to Data Analytics (Online) STAT40720
Who should apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The MEM Programme is for engineering, science and technology graduates, who possess at least five years professional experience, who want to broaden their horizons beyond specialist technical areas and bridge the divide between engineering and management.
- Argue articulately and persuasively using multiple forms of communication, to a range of audiences both specialist and non-specialist, senior and junior, with a view to disseminating knowledge and facilitating debate and effective decision making in organizations and wider society.
- Assess academic and practitioner research related to engineering management in order to support problem solving and decision making processes, to pursue life-long learning and to facilitate continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake the senior leadership responsibilities and management of diverse teams across a range of engineering organisations and sectors.
- Develop decision analysis, problem solving, inductive and deductive reasoning skills in both quantitative and qualitative contexts.
- Justify decisions, incorporating ethical, social and commercial principles.
- Relate expertise in the principles of engineering management and business organization to a wide range of sectors, incorporating the economic, environmental and social considerations relevant to engineering management practice.
- Synthesise technical and business knowledge and skills in the design, implementation and management of complex engineering systems.
CONTACT NAME: Katie O'Neill
CONTACT NUMBER:+353 (0)1 716 1781