MSc Manufacturing Management with Extended Professional Practice
Why choose Herts?
- 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.
About the course
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.
The Extended Professional Practice award provides you with the opportunity of a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills you gain from the taught modules. The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment, after which you’ll return to complete your MSc Individual Project. It's up to you to secure a suitable placement, although the Careers and Employment service is here to support you throughout the process.
The programme offers several award routes:
- One-year full-time MSc Manufacturing Management (September entry)
- 18-months full-time MSc Manufacturing Management (September and January entry)
- Two-year full-time MSc Manufacturing Management with Extended Professional Practice (September entry)
- Two-year full time MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project (September entry)
Why choose this course?
- Gain a clear route to a professional career in manufacturing management, combining technical knowledge with professional skills to become a highly employable postgraduate.
- Learn and be inspired by in our oustanding facilities, including a new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building, opening in 2024. You'll have access to modelling, simulation and research labs, our Merlin Flight Simulator and automotive workshop (complete with electric vehicle facility), wind tunnel, welding bay and controls testing suite.
- Benefit from our strong industry connections, with seminars from partners and professional bodies.
- 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.
- During your placement year, you'll gain hands-on industrial experience, applying the skills learned during your studies.
- We are proud to have ranked 7th for Engineering and Technology in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).
What will I study?
The industrial placement award offers the opportunity for you to undertake a period of industrial placement, and so develop your understanding and skills within a professional environment. This award requires the successful completion of at least 30 weeks full-time equivalent placement activity from a maximum of two separate approved placement, neither of which will be normally less than 12 weeks. The Careers and Employment service will actively support you in the placement process, however, the responsibility of securing a suitable placement lies with you. Ultimately, the placement company will select students usually through an interview process.
What will I study?
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.
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.
Where will I study?
Learn in our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building, opening in 2024, where you’ll experience a range of experiential learning zones. You will have access to modelling, simulation and research labs, our Merlin Flight Simulator and automotive workshop (complete with electric vehicle facility), wind tunnel, welding bay and controls testing suite.
You will also benefit from a Success and Skills Support Unit, which is aimed at helping you build your employability and academic skills. Plus, you'll have access to industry mentors, who will provide you with pastoral support, vocational guidance and career progression opportunities.
The new building will also provide space to collaborate, with plenty of workshops, social and meeting spaces available. The building has been designed with the University’s net zero carbon target in mind, and forms part of our plan to replace or upgrade older sites that are energy inefficient.
Key staff
Programme Leader Dr Peiqing (Tiffany) Cao
Find out more about Programme Leader Dr Peiqing (Tiffany) Cao
Further course information
| Course fact sheets | |
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| MSc Manufacturing Management - Extended | Download |
| Programme specifications | |
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| MSc Manufacturing Management - Extended | Download |
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Sandwich placement or study abroad year |
n/a |
Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |