Online MSc Engineering Management – Master’s in Engineering Management

Your Pathway to Strategic Engineering Leadership

The MSc Engineering Management equips you to lead complex technical projects, drive innovation, and translate engineering insight into organisational value. Designed for practising engineers and managers from allied disciplines, the program blends advanced management practice with sector-relevant topics such as agile delivery, supply chains, big data, stakeholder engagement, and global operations. Flexible online or blended learning prepares you to step confidently into senior roles requiring strategic direction, people leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.

Certgates & Arden University Partnership

This program is delivered online and in blended formats by Arden University, a UK institution known for accessible, career-focused education. Through Certgates, you gain direct access to Arden’s digital campus plus personalised support with applications, study planning, and ongoing academic guidance. Together, we ensure that studying the MSc Engineering Management is flexible, supported, and future-focused.

Why Choose This Program ?

CMI-Accredited Leadership Pathway

Earn a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice with Foundation Chartered Manager status, your fast-track route toward full Chartered Manager recognition with the Chartered Management Institute.

Built for Engineers & Managers

Suitable for qualified engineers aiming for leadership and managers seeking entry into engineering management across disciplines.

Practice-Driven & Global

Work with real scenarios, agile projects, supply chain design, big data analytics, and cross-disciplinary teamwork, set in international contexts.

Flexible Learning Options

Study 100% online or via blended learning in Berlin, London, or Manchester to fit your career and life commitments.

Accreditation

This MSc Engineering Management strengthens your professional standing through recognised accreditation and memberships:

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI): On graduation, receive the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and Foundation Chartered Manager status, demonstrating advanced strategic and people leadership capability.

  • Business Graduates Association (BGA) Membership: Complimentary access to career resources and professional development.

What You Will Study?

A refreshed, practice-first curriculum focused on delivering successful engineering projects and organisational value.

 

Core Modules (20 credits each):

  • Management of Traditional Engineering Projects
  • Competitive Strategy within Engineering Management
  • Agile Methodologies in the Business Environment
  • Developing People, Leadership and Capabilities
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Analysing Big Data
  • Engineering Transformation Project (60 credits)


Engineering Transformation Project (Capstone – 60 credits)
Your capstone is the standout of the programme. You’ll scope a real engineering or operations challenge, apply strategic frameworks and data analytics, and deliver an implementation-ready transformation plan, demonstrating mastery in project leadership, stakeholder management, risk, and value creation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the MSc Engineering Management progress into leadership across engineering-intensive sectors from manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure to technology, transport, and services.

Potential career paths include:

  • Engineering Manager / Engineering Project Manager
  • Operations Manager / Supply Chain Manager
  • Management of Technology / Management Engineering Consultant
  • Sustainability Manager
  • IT / Technical Manager

With CMI accreditation, the Foundation Chartered Manager award, and advanced skills in strategic management leadership, you’ll graduate ready to lead programmes, people, and performance at scale.

 

Awarding Body

How We Teach, How You Learn

Assessments (Practice-Driven, No Exams):

There are no traditional exams. Instead, your progress is evaluated through:

  • Portfolio development and professional artefacts
  • Case study reports and risk assessments
  • Engineering Transformation Project (capstone)

Learning Experience:

Online Learning:

Delivered entirely online via iLearn, Arden’s campus in the cloud. Includes interactive seminars, forums, and access to the Library Portal with thousands of eBooks and journals.

Blended Learning

Two timetabled days on campus (Berlin, London, Manchester) plus guided independent study.

Certgates Support:

Application guidance, study planning, and continuous academic mentoring.

Entry Requirements

Arden considers applications on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility:

  • Standard: UK Honours Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent. Motivated applicants from non-engineering backgrounds are welcomed.
  • Personal statement, references, and/or evidence of relevant experience may be requested.

English Language Proficiency:

  • Online learning: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL iBT 90 (or equivalent).
  • Blended (UK/Berlin): IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element) or TOEFL iBT 60-78 (or equivalent).
  • Evidence of prior study in English (MOI letter) may be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions.

It’s accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and awards graduates a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, plus Foundation Chartered Manager status.

No. The course is suitable both for qualified engineers moving into management and for professionals from other fields seeking entry into engineering management.

You’ll undertake modules in agile methodologies, supply chain management, and big data, culminating in an Engineering Transformation Project.

Graduates pursue careers as Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Sustainability Managers, IT Managers, or Consultants.



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Advance your engineering leadership journey with a globally recognised master’s delivered by Arden University and offered through Certgates. Apply today and prepare to lead innovation, operations, and transformation.


Online MSc Engineering Management – Master’s in Engineering Management

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