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 and supply chain, sustainable materials, applied lean process design, smart manufacture and asset management, logistics and 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. 
• a critical review of the present knowledge base, its applicability, usage and relevance to enhance product and enterprise performance. 

 

The Advanced Project award aims to develop key employment and professional development skills that you will need to seek employment. You will learn how to deliver successful projects and develop strategies for successful employment after graduation.

 

The programme offers several award routes:

1. One-year full-time MSc Manufacturing Management (September entry)
2. 18-months full-time MSc Manufacturing Management (September and January entry)
3. Two-year full-time MSc Manufacturing Management with Extended Professional Practice (September entry) 
4. Two-year full time MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project (September entry)