This programme is specifically tailored for experienced engineers who aspire to boost their career opportunities by honing their leadership and management skills, in addition to enhancing their technical expertise. Through a curriculum that encompasses a diverse blend of advanced engineering principles and business management concepts, students will develop a distinct skillset that sets them apart in their industry, positioning them for success.
Course Description
Students will be introduced to the concepts of management, leadership, communication and teamwork, and the importance of organisational culture, before exploring the cutting-edge challenges in the context of sustainable production in the 21st century. This is supplemented by a contemporary understanding of data and decision analysis, optimization and simulation and the use of Industry 4.0 technologies. From there, students choose their own pathway by selecting two from four options in topics that range from strategy and finance, supply chain management and logistics, project management, and / or operations management and lean and agile principles.
Programme Modules
Compulsory Modules
Managing People & Global Organisational Culture
Sustainable Production Systems
Management Science in Engineering and Enterprises
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
Strategy, Accounting and Finance
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Operations & Lean and Agile Enterprises
A suitable English language certificate, for example an IELTS. A full list of certificates accepted can be found here. (For International students only)
Copies of academic certificates and/or transcripts
A copy of your passport (photo page only)
A 200-300 word personal statement explaining your motivation for wanting to join this programme. You may find our Guidance document helpful.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
A Higher National Diploma / Foundation Degree (HND/FdSc) in a relevant subject.
A relevant Bachelors degree.
Significant work experience at a senior level.
AND
English language GCSE Grade C or above, or international equivalent.
Once the course is validated and approved, applications can be made here:
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Graduate testimonials
Without the MLA team I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the marks that I got. I never thought 3 years ago that I would have managed to get a distinction at masters level.
Say “Mabuhay!” to Rubelyn Valdehueza, MLA College MSc Sustainability in Practice student! Rubelyn has produced a series of video journals that show you what it is like to study with MLA College.
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Supporting Your Journey
Meet the Student Support Officer
At MLA College, we believe that a strong bond between student and tutor is the key to success. Our Student Support Officer has been appointed to assist both the student and their tutor with developing and maintaining this important relationship.