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MSc Manufacturing Management (18-month route)

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Why choose Herts?

Industry Accreditation: The course is accredited by RAes and IMechE and the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
Excellent Reputation: Benefit from expert teaching with over 50 years' experience of training successful mechanical engineers using modern technology and lab facilities used in industry.
Employment Prospects: Our graduates work as testing engineers within R&D, design, and manufacturing departments for major engineering organisations including Airbus, McLaren, and Rolls Royce.

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in an engineering discipline or an appropriate science or any other related discipline where the subject content does not overlap with this programme to any substantial extent.

International qualifications will be considered on the basis of their equivalence to UK qualifications, typically guided by a resource such as the National Academic Recognition Information centre (NARIC). Candidates will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in written and spoken English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.


Institution code	H36
School of study	School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science
Course length	Full Time, 18 Months
Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

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Employability

Careers

Graduates of this programme are employed worldwide in a wide range of technical and managerial roles, including quality engineering, supply chain and works management.

Professional Accreditations

This course is recognised by the Institute of Manufacturing (IManf). Graduates of this programme will be entitled to "Fellow membership of The Institute of Manufacturing" and once they can demonstrate 2 years’ work experience in Manufacturing Management they will be entitled to apply for the award of “Certified Manufacturing Practitioner”.

About the course

The aim of this programme is to equip you to meet the stringent demands of today's highly competitive industrial environment. The programme provides a balance of theory, practice and participation and includes visits to a range of organisations within the manufacturing sector. It provides an excellent basis for employment which has resulted in student employment rates upon graduation of over 95%. The programme is taught by staff from the School of Engineering and Technology which was recently awarded an excellent grading in the HEFCE auditors' report. All study is assessed through continuous assessment.

Why choose this course?

This Master's degree is for those interested in manufacturing within the business context.
It emphasises a broad understanding of manufacturing with reference to the whole organisation.

What will I study?

The School of Engineering and Technology 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 tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students. 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 operate an open access laboratory, and computer policy, that will help students complete coursework and assignments, at a scheduled pace and on time.

Level 7

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Human Resource Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students will gain an understanding of the strategic and operational role of HR within a variety of organisations, including those relevant within the supply chain. The module will examine the legal implications of industrial relations and health and safety. It will further analyse the trend of HRM within differing types of industries and businesses. Students will use case studies and scenarios to support lectures and guided learning.
Financial Control	15 Credits	Compulsory
By studying this module the students will gain an understanding of the relevance of financial and management accounting in the business world. The successful students will be able to demonstrate the relevance of financial and accounting measurements to plan, deploy, monitor and control the performance of manufacturing organisations. The module provides a learning opportunity through lectures, case studies and discussion the relevance of funds, the sources and the deployment of finance, typical financial management ratios used; such as liquidity and profitability ratios, their link to management accounting measures with typical techniques used to evaluate costs, profit vs volume analysis and financial and management risk evaluation.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
By studying this module the students will be able to explore and develop an understanding of procurement & supply chain issues through case studies, group work and lectures. Key areas that will be developed include the role of procurement and supply chain management and the increased importance of managing the internal and external supply chain.
Smart Manufacturing	15 Credits	Compulsory
Smart manufacturing is a broad category of technology-driven manufacturing that utilizes technological advances embodied, for example, in Industry 4 trending towards automation, smart interconnections, and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, processes, and operations for increased performance. By studying this module, the students will be able to explore and develop an understanding of smart manufacturing through case studies, group work and lectures. Key areas that will be developed include the architectures of smart manufacturing, the things and associated technologies in smart manufacturing, management of high amount of manufacturing data and information, and the increased importance of ensuring cybersecure smart manufacturing implementation.
Sustainable Business of Engineering	15 Credits	Compulsory
Recognition of the implications relating to regulatory constraints and risks including legal, ethical, environmental and commercial. Analyse and gain skills in the management processes in an organisational context in the area of specialisation. Develop the interpersonal skills through learning how to negotiate, present defensible recommendations, working in a team and leading people.
Operations Research & Logistic	15 Credits	Compulsory
Engineers and managers are decision makers, thus to achieve their goals, they must understand how decisions are made and know of which decision-making tools to use. It is essential for engineers and managers to know the difference between a good decision and a bad decision. A 'good' decision is one that uses analytical decision making and is based on appropriate logic and considers all available data and possible alternatives. Essentially, this module determines that with the use and implementation of good operations research decision-making tools, then the process of decision-making should be made easier.
Lean Manufacturing & Services	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will equip students to apply lean manufacturing techniques and the Toyota Production System to the manufacturing and service sectors, while also incorporating a systems thinking perspective to operations and in particular through an understanding of the theory of constraints. It will approach the topics initially from a historical perspective discussing the first principles of these practices. Students will then progress to applying these philosophies to current industrial contexts and applications.
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technology	15 Credits	Compulsory
This course module will familiarize participants with some of the latest developments in bio and nanomaterials, advanced machining, advanced carbon materials and smart materials. Integration of advanced materials with enhanced properties into and alongside new products and processes are evaluated thoroughly as the manufacturing costs are essential to the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector.
MSc Individual Projects Option 1 & 2	60 Credits	Compulsory
The Masters Project is a key integrating feature of the programme. It is designed to challenge and develop critical thinking skills at a post-graduate level. It provides the student with the opportunity to bring together and apply much of what they have learnt both in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Potential projects are identified with the support of staff across the school covering a wide range of appropriate areas. Some will be based in industry, others based within our own laboratories. Students are supported through the delivery of an initial short course training programme designed to equip them with the necessary project management, research methodology, investigation tools and analysis skills necessary to undertake a Masters level project. They will also be allocated and supported by individual project supervisor. It is expected that the project will require 600 hours of student effort and will result in a worthwhile and practical contribution to the chosen subject area.

Further course information

Course fact sheets
MSc Manufacturing Management (18-month route)	Download

Programme specifications
MSc (Modular) Production & Manufacturing Engineering	Download

Additional information
Sandwich placement or study abroad year	n/a
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes

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Funding and fees
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Fees 2021
UK Students

Full time
- £9450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students

Full time
- £13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students

Full time
- £13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
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Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

2022

Start Date	End Date	Link
21/09/2022	31/05/2023	Apply online (Full Time)

2023

Start Date	End Date	Link
21/09/2023	31/05/2024	Apply online (Full Time)

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MSc Manufacturing Management (18-month route)

Why choose Herts?

Careers

Professional Accreditations

About the course

Why choose this course?

What will I study?

Further course information

Student experience

Other financial support

Fees 2021

UK Students

Full time

EU Students

Full time

International Students

Full time

Living costs / accommodation

International/EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

2022

2023