Quick facts

  • Cost per 10 credits £8331. The total cost of this 180 credit course is £14,9941. More on fees and funding.
  • A 10% alumni discount available.
  • The MSc totals 180 credits 
  • Study Type: 100% online
  • Student support from start to graduation
  • Ranked 3rd in Business & Management Studies2,3
  • EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited School of Management

Entry requirements snapshot

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in engineering, management or related disciplines. IELTS 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0.

Students should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. Ideally, in an engineering or management discipline, but other subjects will be considered. If your first language is not English, you will need IELTS with a grade of at least 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0.

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Bridge the gap between engineering and business management

Engineers have the mindset to be natural leaders due to their problem-solving skills and deep understanding of complex systems. It’s not surprising that about 1/3 of Fortune 500 company CEOs hold an engineering degree.4

Develop an in-depth understanding of engineering and technology leadership concepts while gaining the skills and understanding of business, operations, and strategy to apply them in business settings.

 

Discover a career-connected course

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a first-hand look into solving real-world issues. Case studies students have worked on include: Product and Development with Apple, Supply Chain Management with Alibaba, Commercialisation of New Technology with IBM and more.

Bath’s Engineering Business Management online MSc at a glance:

Our course combines leadership and management principles, with a strong emphasis on their practical use in engineering. Each unit includes hands-on applications of management skills, equipping students with essential business leadership capabilities like cross-cultural collaboration, conflict resolution, and more. Students should expect to devote around 12–15 hours per week to their studies. You will develop a Professional Development Plan (PDP) as you progress throughout the course.

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In addition to networking, students are able to take advantage of optional live sessions for additional support.

This course brings together the academic excellence and industrial networks from the Faculty of Engineering & Design plus the EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited School of Management.

CMI qualifications are highly valued by employers, showcasing the practical skills needed in the workplace. Upon completion, you'll earn a Masters and a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Faculty come from both the Faculty of Engineering & Design and School of Management. This collaborative approach bridges the gap between the two disciplines. Prior to academia, faculty have worked in a variety of executive-level roles in the corporate world.

Faculty example:

Professor Peter Mott was previously the Global Vice President at Tetra Pak Services, Processing Chief Program Engineer at Ford Motor Company, among other prestigious roles.

Be ready to apply the knowledge and behaviour-based skills you have learned during your studies with case studies from Bath’s industry connections. A student-favourite example can include Product and Development with Apple, Supply Chain Managment with Alibaba, Commercialisation of New Technology with IBM and more.

Companies include Oman Air, Airbus UK, Network Rail, HM forces, EDF Energy, Deloitte, Bosch Group, Boeing, Amazon, Ericsson, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Procter & Gamble, TATA Steel, Renishaw, Bowers & Wilkins, Oracle NetSuite, 3M, and more.

Become a part of your professors and peers' professional network and take advantage of the Postgraduate Employability Team that helps provide guidance and support to further your career. From 1:1 appointments to career support, our team helps ensure you have the skills, tools and resources to navigate your next step. Due to the tools, techniques and concepts learned, students emerge confident in their skills and prepared to compete in the competitive job market.

Students will take 180 credits and pay £8331 per 10 credits, and fees are paid per unit. The total cost of this 180 credit course is £14,9941 (£833 per 10 credit unit and two instalments of £2,499, paid 8 weeks apart for your 60 credit project). Each unit is 8 weeks in duration, and the units are run consecutively. The project can be taken over 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. A 10% alumni discount is available.

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Designed to promote in-depth learning

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of online methods, and it will vary between units. These methods are expertly designed to promote comprehensive learning and understanding.

Learning

Assessment

Optional live sessions
 
Videos
 
Reading
 
Practice exercises
 
Independent research
 
Discussion forums
 
Group learning
Business Reports
 
Reflective reports
 
Quizzes
 
Case studies
 
Presentations
 
Research project

 

100% online and 100% career-connected with live networking opportunities

Go beyond a traditional online course with optional live sessions, the Engineering Business Management online MSc will bring in guest speakers such as Susanne Engberg: Director Planning & Logistics, Tetrapak, Emelia Grice: Founder of In Essence Consulting, Johan Nilsson: Head of Business Unit Services & Digital, among others.

Apply course-learned skills to work-place challenges in your project

Phase two of the course allows you to put the skills you’ve learned and immerse yourself in a realistic workplace scenario. Your project will provide you with the opportunity to dive deep into a topic you're passionate about or select from one of our industry-driven briefs. You'll step into the role of a key decision maker, facing real challenges that require sharp analysis and strategic thinking.

The course has already enhanced my leadership capabilities and decision-making skills. I've implemented strategic approaches learned in the program to optimise project outcomes, improving efficiency and communication within my team.

Afraaz Lodhi

Engineering Business Management online MSc student

Self-paced industry case studies with companies such as Nike

The minimum duration of the course is 2 years 3 months, and students will take a total of 180 credits. The course is self-paced with the option for live sessions for interested students. Through skills-based, practical course work, you’ll also examine relevant case studies to assess and immediately apply the skills you learn to your work environment.

 

Explore the curriculum

The course units are designed to work together as one complete entity with a uniquely integrated approach that connects traditional engineering and business areas. This will help you think differently, enabling you to hone in on business and management knowledge.

Throughout skills-based, practical course work, you’ll examine real-world case studies to assess and immediately apply the skills you learn to your work environment. You’ll practice teamwork, team communications, cross-cultural collaboration skills, communication skills, conflict management, strategic feedback, business strategy and organisational management.

  • Strategic Management

  • Leadership and Professional Skill

  • Organisational Change Management

  • Commercialisation of New Technology

Curriculum is subject to change.6

What your Engineering Business Management online MSc cohort can look like

Job Titles

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Entry requirements

Qualifications

  • You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above.
  • Ideally, you should have an undergraduate degree in an engineering or management discipline, but other subjects will be considered.
  • We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

International students

  • If your first language is not English you will need IELTS with a grade of at least 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in any of the four parts (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
  • If your first language is not English and you’ve completed your degree in the UK within the last two years, you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

Learn more about how to apply

Dr Jana Sajdakova

Director of Studies, online MSc Engineering Business Management

Dr. Sajdakova obtained her PhD in Transdisciplinary Engineering from the University of Bath. Prior to her PhD, she completed a Master's degree in International Management at the University of the West of England.

Dr. Sajdakova's research interests focus on transdisciplinary engineering, future engineering skills, project participation, and boundary brokers. Some of her recent research explores ‘collaborations on large engineering projects to deliver societal value by integrating a range of disciplines’. This work aims to enhance the effectiveness of engineering project teams. Before joining academia, she spent 15 years working in the industry in various roles, gaining extensive practical experience.

FAQS

Our online course offers you immediate access to cutting-edge research and industry thinking. You’ll gain a different perspective and further your career with improved authority and credibility, whether you’d like to boost your current role or adjust your career path.

In your Engineering Business Management course, you’ll draw inspiration from distinguished faculty as you work through case studies from Bath’s industry connections. We make sure to keep our engineering business management curriculum contemporary and relevant to help you achieve your career goals. To learn more, watch a short video here. 

This course is structured in two phases. In Phase One, you will progress through 12 comprehensive units, each focusing on key areas such as leadership, operations and supply chain management, strategic thinking, and project management. Through hands-on, skill-based coursework, you will analyse real-world case studies, enabling you to directly apply the concepts to a professional environment. You'll also develop key skills such as teamwork, communication, cross-cultural collaboration, conflict resolution, strategic feedback, business strategy, and organisational management.

The course concludes with Phase Two, the dissertation phase, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills you've gained by completing a project in engineering management.

Yes, there are short breaks in April, August, and December.

A 2:2 or above refers to the UK undergraduate degree classification system. A 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) is the minimum requirement for this postgraduate degree. As grading systems vary internationally, our Enrollment Coordinators are available to assess your qualifications and advise on your eligibility.

Students are able to connect with their peers in a variety of ways such as discussion forums, live sessions, as well as on a personal level through WhatsApp and social media depending on their personal preferences.

CMI represents the benchmark for Management and Leadership skills within the United Kingdom. Students will graduate with their Masters degree as well as a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. CMI qualifications are highly regarded by employers within the United Kingdom and demonstrate needed skills to perform within the workplace.

Included with accredited solutions is 12 months membership with CMI, offering digital resources, networking, mentoring and skills support.

These accreditations prove educational excellence at a global level and are the gold standard for employers.

  • Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation denotes the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education and is awarded to 2% of business schools globally.

  • European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation is a globally recognised mark of excellence for business and management education. About 1% of business schools hold this ranking, and the ranking heavily focuses on the quality of business schools, including their international reach and partnerships.

Sources

  1. Rankings based on undergraduate data.
  2. Valid up to and including September 2025 intake. Tuition fees are liable to increase each January. You should budget for an increase of up to a maximum of 8% each year. Terms and conditions for tuition fee payments for online courses.
  3. Ranked 3rd in Business & Management Studies by The Complete University Guide 2026 https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/business-and-management-studies.
  4. Rankings based on undergraduate data.
  5. Harvard Business Review, “The Best Preforming CEOs in the World”. https://hbr.org/2018/11/the-best-performing-ceos-in-the-world-2018.
  6. Data pulled from previous 12 months June 2025 student retention.
  7. Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
  8. Data pulled as of 21 March 2025 and is subject to change.