Study MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project

Course Highlights

The MSc Manufacturing Management programme is designed to provide a rigorous and systematic understanding of the field, equipping students with the critical awareness and knowledge required to become a credible manufacturing management professional.

The programme provides a balance of theory, practice and participation, focusing on:

• the broad areas of product design for manufacturing & supply chain, sustainable materials, applied lean process design, smart manufacture & asset management, logistics & operations strategy, procurement and inventory management and continuous improvement and quality management.
• design orientated tasks, including analysis and synthesis, to develop relevant and applicable procedures and processes to resolve technical and ultimately business problems.
• critical review of the present knowledge base, its applicability, usage and relevance to enhance product and enterprise performance.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching

• You'll be taught by expert lecturers and researchers with extensive experience in Product Design, Sustainable Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Smart Manufacturing, Asset Management, Quality Management, Project Management and Operations Research.
• The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorials, using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources and conduct electronic discussions with staff and other students.

Assessment

• A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice and the School has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. The School also operates an open access laboratory and computer policy, to help students complete coursework and assignments at a scheduled pace and on time.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.0

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 65

Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 50

With minimum 50 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall B2

With minimum B1 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 90

With minimum 82 in each bands

Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 are eligible for Pre-sessional English language courses.

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.