Engineering with Business
Engineering is viewed by many as an ideal preparation for a career in business or management. The ME in Engineering with Business offers a unique opportunity for engineering students to complement their technical expertise with a deep understanding of the business and management aspects of engineering practice such as operations, human resources, marketing and strategy.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with first class honours or international equivalence in a Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Electronic Engineering programme is required.
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. Minimum band for writing skill: 6.5.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Careers / Further progression
Career & Graduate Study Opportunity
The ME in Engineering with Business is designed to produce fully qualified engineers who have a particular interest in and understanding of the business context within which engineers usually operate. It was conceived to address the perceived lack of industry-ready engineers coming out of third-level education. Career opportunities are very broad as the ME degree positions the student not as a narrow technical specialist but as a multi-skilled engineer, combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. In addition to careers within their technical specialisations, graduates can consider careers in commercial roles, management consulting, the financial sector or IT. Previous employers of alumni include: Accenture, Abbvie, Boston Scientific, Deloitte, Intel, Jaguar UK, MSD Carlow, PJ Walls, PM Group, RPS Consulting, and SAP.
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
ME Engineering with Business (T166) Full Time
EU Year 1 - € 9300
nonEU Year 1 - € 29100
EU Year 2 - € 8830 aa
nonEU Year 2 - € 27720 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
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/study/noneuscholarships.
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
ME Engineering with Business FT (T166)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
ME Engineering with Business
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 120)
As a result, graduates will develop a distinctively cross-disciplinary perspective, which is essential to a successful career in business. If you have a mechanical, civil, electrical or electronics background and you plan to practise engineering in a business context, then the ME (Engineering with Business) is an excellent choice for you.
This programme is delivered in conjunction with the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland’s leading business school, which is ranked 29th in Europe by the Financial Times. The programme was previously voted GradIreland Engineering Postgraduate Course of the Year, and is the only business-oriented master’s programme accredited by Engineers Ireland for Chartered Engineering status.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Professional Accreditation
This ME is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.
Stage 1 - Core
Entrepreneurship in ActionBMGT30090
Management & Org Behav (ME)BMGT44310
Eng. Decision Support SystemsMEEN41090
Operations ManagementMEEN41100
Introduction to Robotics
Stage 1 - Option
Professional Engineering (Finance)MEEN30140
Supply Chain Design & AnalysisMEEN40790
Engineering Project Management - Tools & TechniquesMEEN40800
Data Analytics for EngineersMEEN41330
Stage 2 - Core
Professional Engineering (Management)MEEN40430
ME Eng. with Business ThesisMEEN41080
Business Information Systems Management ME/MEngScMIS40920
Marketing Management ME (Business)MKT40970
Stage 2 - Option
Supply Chain Design & AnalysisMEEN40790
Engineering Project Management - Tools & TechniquesMEEN40800
Professional Work PlacementMEEN40930
Professional Work ExperienceMEEN41050
ME Business Technical ProjectMEEN41140
Demonstrate mastery of a specialized body of knowledge, skills, technologies and advanced digital tools within their chosen engineering discipline.
Describe the basic principles of management and business organization, and to explain their application in a technical environment.
Display understanding of the social, ethical and legal considerations relating to engineering practice in society.
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 socio-technical systems.
Demonstrate decision-making skills and judgement both in the analysis of problems and in the implementation of solutions, with a view to solving technical, financial, social, sustainability, health and environmental challenges on a global level.
Acquire capability in analysis, problem solving, inductive and deductive reasoning in both quantitative and qualitative contexts.
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.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams and to display the potential to take on management responsibilities within their technical disciplines.
Display the ability to self-evaluate, and to manage their life-long learning and professional development, through both team based and self-directed learning.
Contact Name: Katie O'Neill
Contact Number: +353(0)1 716 1781