Technology Management MSc

Students learn about the challenges and opportunities of working with new and legacy technology, and are introduced to key concepts such as technology maturity, lifecycles, risk, reliability and resilience. Systems and strategic thinking is promoted throughout, and the importance of the enterprise context. The research elements aim to instil a deep knowledge of at least one area of technology management with industrial relevance.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core taught modules (60 credits), two optional taught modules (30 credits) and three research modules (90 credits).

• Technology Strategy
• Systems Thinking and Engineering Management
• The Business Environment
• Risk, Reliability, Resilience

Students choose two of the following:

• Project Management
• Delivering Complex Projects
• Lifecycle Management
• New Product Development
• Systems Design
• Defence and Security Systems
• Rail Systems
• Space Systems

Students undertake a structured research programme comprising:

• Emerging Technology Review (group project, 15 credits)
• Technology Management Project Concept (15 credits)
• Technology Management Research Project (60 credits, including a 12,000-word dissertation)

Teaching methods incorporate a mix of lectures and case study-based teaching, and groupwork, in which students will be challenged to come up with novel ideas, lead groups to innovative solutions and manage complex tasks under tight time pressure. Assessment is through coursework, examinations, written reports and presentations, and the dissertation.