MSc Industrial Enterprise Management

Programme outline and modules

The Industrial Enterprise Management MSc provides knowledge and understanding of the principles underlying the strategic management of businesses. The course aims to enable the student to use the techniques required to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

The programme requires the student to undertake 11 taught modules and to complete a major project of approximately 15,000 words. Each taught module involves 22 teaching hours, which may include tutorials, case studies, and guest lectures. The course will run from October to September with examination weeks in December and March/April. The project occupies the final six months.
 
Modules

• EM4001 Strategic Finance
• EM4002 Strategic Management
• EM4003 Project Management
• EM4005 Management of Change
• BSM911 Entrepreneurial Strategies
• EM4012 Human Resource Management
• EM4019 Research Methods
• EM4017 Strategic Marketing
• EM4020 Major Project
• EM4022 Corporate Social Responsibility
• EM4023 Management in Engineering Enterprises
• EM4031 Logistics and Transportation

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Entry requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class Honours Degree from a UK academic organisation in engineering, physical science, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Qualifications from outside the UK will also be considered: the course administration office will advise as to whether these qualifications are the equivalent of the level of Honours degree required. 
• English Language Requirements (for candidates whose first language is not English):
  
  • A TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based) with a minimum score of 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Writing and Listening.
    
  • An IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band.
    

Learning, teaching & assessment

Assessment methods are designed to meet the particular requirements of each module. These methods vary from 100% examination to 100% continuous assessment. Currently the balance for the taught element of the Programme is approximately 65% examination and 35% continuous assessment. The major project accounts for 60 of the 180 credits required for successful completion of the degree.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

Career opportunities

This programme is suitable for candidates seeking a career in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors, particularly those who aspire to a senior management role.

Course Director

Dr Robin Clark

Teaching staff

Dr Ming K Lim
Lecturer – Logistics Management     

Dr. Lim's research domains are in the areas of logistics & supply chain management and manufacturing systems & management. His research interests include Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, lean & agile manufacturing, responsive & reconfigurable manufacturing/supply chain, multi-agent systems, cost & system optimisation, and system modelling & simulation. Dr Lim is actively consulting companies from manufacturing and logistics industries in the implementation of RFID in their operations, as well as in enhancing production and supply chain competitiveness.

Dr Louise Knight
Senior Lecturer in Management, Engineering Systems and Management Subject Group

Dr Knight joined the ESM team in late 2007 to teach strategic management and strategic purchasing. She came to Aston from the University of Bath where she was Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply, and before that held various roles in human resource management and purchasing and supply at London Underground Ltd.  Her research interests include supply networks, network learning and leadership, collaboration and public procurement.