This department trains pragmatic leaders who can translate engineering know-how into reliable organisational performance. We teach managers to design, run, and improve technical organisations — factories, construction projects, R&D departments, infrastructure operators and technology firms — with discipline, measurable results, and an eye for long-term viability rather than short-term hype.

Mission and outlook

Our mission is unambiguous: produce engineering-literate managers who deliver projects on time, control costs, and keep systems running safely and predictably. We value proven management principles — systems thinking, process control, risk management — while incorporating necessary modern tools like data analytics and digitalisation. We reject management theatre: leadership here is judged by outcomes, not by buzzwords.

Programmes offered

• Bachelor (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) in Engineering Management — fundamentals of engineering, economics, and operational management for graduates entering technical organisations.

• Master in Engineering & Technology Management — advanced modules in project delivery, innovation management, systems engineering and strategic operations for future leaders.

• Executive Certificates / Postgraduate Diplomas — short, intensive courses for working professionals (project controls, reliability engineering, production planning, Industry 4.0).

• Research and Doctoral Opportunities — for those pursuing rigorous study in organisational performance, technology policy, or engineering economics.

Core curriculum (representative)

Students progress from technical foundations to managerial mastery. Key components include:

• Systems Engineering & Life-Cycle Management

• Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control (CPM, Earned Value Management)

• Operations & Production Management (lean, TOC, capacity planning)

• Quality Management and Reliability Engineering (ISO standards, Six Sigma basics)

• Engineering Economics & Financial Decision Making (investment appraisal, cost modelling)

• Risk Assessment, Safety Engineering & Compliance

• Supply Chain and Procurement Management for Technical Goods

• Maintenance Management & Asset Life-Cycle Optimisation

• Data Analytics for Engineers (process metrics, predictive maintenance)

• Innovation Management & Technology Commercialisation

• Leadership, Negotiation & Organisational Behaviour in Technical Teams

• Capstone: Industry Internship + Applied Project or Thesis

Electives let students specialise in areas such as construction management, manufacturing systems, energy systems, or digital manufacturing.

Teaching approach and assessment

We blend formal theory with hard practice. Lectures provide frameworks; case studies expose trade-offs and failure modes; labs and simulation tools let students test designs under realistic constraints. Assessment is performance-oriented: problem sets, project deliverables, defended reports, and an industry-graded capstone. We do not reward vague proposals — work must be verifiable, repeatable, and defensible.

Practical training & industry links

On-site experience is mandatory. The department maintains active partnerships with manufacturing firms, construction companies, utilities, and tech providers for internships, apprenticeships, and project sponsorships. Students engage in real assignments: productivity improvements, project recovery plans, maintenance scheduling, or small-scale process automation deployments. These experiences expose students to organisational inertia — the hardest problem managers face — and teach how to get things done despite it.

Faculty and resources

Our faculty are a practical mix: academics with rigorous research records and senior practitioners — project directors, plant managers, systems engineers — who still work in industry. Expect instructors to demand evidence and to model decision processes used on the shop floor and in the boardroom. Resources include simulation labs, process modelling software, datasets for hands-on analytics, and access to industry equipment where possible.

Research, policy and practice engagement

Research emphasises applied outcomes: improving throughput, reducing variability, safer operations, and measurable cost savings. The department produces case studies, policy briefs on infrastructure and industrial policy, and pilot projects that partner with local industry. We prioritise work that leads to demonstrable organisational improvement rather than abstract theory with no route to implementation.

Ethics, safety and professional responsibility

Engineering managers make choices that affect public safety, environmental impact, and livelihoods. Ethical reasoning, regulatory compliance, and safety-first culture are embedded across the curriculum. Students learn to weigh trade-offs explicitly and to document decisions so organisations can be accountable.

Graduate outcomes and career paths

Graduates move into roles such as project manager, operations manager, production planner, reliability engineer, supply-chain analyst, or technology transfer specialist. With experience, alumni progress to director-level roles, chief operating officer positions in mid-size firms, or launch technical consultancies. Employers expect these graduates to reduce waste, stabilise operations, and deliver projects reliably.

International and regulatory perspective

The programme covers international standards (ISO, IEC) and comparative regulatory frameworks relevant to construction, manufacturing, energy, and transport. Graduates are prepared to operate in multinational settings or to manage projects that must meet cross-border compliance requirements.

Admissions and candidate profile (summary)

Undergraduate applicants should show strength in mathematics and science and a pragmatic interest in technology and organisational work. Postgraduate applicants are expected to hold an engineering or related degree; professional experience is advantageous, especially for executive tracks. Selection favors candidates who demonstrate analytical ability, practical judgement, and readiness to work in complex teams.

Quality assurance and continuous improvement

We measure success by concrete metrics: project completion rates, employer feedback, graduate placement and promotion, and demonstrable improvements delivered by student projects. The curriculum is reviewed regularly with an industry advisory board; if a course doesn’t prepare graduates to solve real problems, it changes or it is removed. Tradition matters where it works; where it doesn’t, we fix it.