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Engineering Management (Postgraduate Diploma, L9, 60 ECTS)

  • Status: Register Your Interest

  • Location: Online

  • years: 1

  • Fees: This programme will be funded/part-funded by Springboard+ for the academic year 2026/2027. This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants. Eligible employed applicants and eligible recent graduates (Summer 2023) will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS Midlands. The 10% payable is €850.

  • Level 9

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning / Postgraduate

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Civil Engineering

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

This course is now closed for applications as all funded places have been allocated.  If you are interested in the next intake please click the Register Your Interest button above and fill out the form.  We will be in contact via email for the next intake.

This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie

 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Engineering Management is a Level 9 qualification designed for engineers and technical professionals progressing into leadership and management roles. The programme blends applied engineering knowledge with advanced management, strategy, innovation, data, quality, energy and Industry 4.0 practices.

Learners develop strong analytical, organisational, and leadership capabilities, enabling them to manage people, projects, systems, and technology-driven environments. With specialist pathways and a flexible blended delivery model, the course supports professionals seeking to upskill while continuing to work.

Graduates gain the confidence and competence to lead engineering teams, make evidence‑based decisions, manage complex operations, oversee digital transformation, and contribute strategically to organisational growth.

More Information

  • Modules

    Strategic Management and Leadership — 10 ECTS

    Explores strategic analysis, competitive advantage, organisational culture, ethics, growth strategies and leadership. Focus on strategic decision‑making and leading high‑performance engineering teams.

    Data Visualisation — 5 ECTS

    Teaches learners how to work with local and remote datasets, generate dashboards, charts and interactive reports, and communicate insights effectively using modern visualisation tools.

    Financial Statement Analysis — 5 ECTS

    Develops financial literacy for engineering managers: interpreting financial statements, ratio analysis, cost structures, investment appraisal, valuation and sources of finance.

    Research Methods & Professional Practice — 10 ECTS

    Provides the foundations for academic and applied research, project planning, ethics, leadership, communication and reflective practice. Builds professional skills for evidence‑based engineering management.

    Intelligent Design & Modelling — 10 ECTS (elective)

    A multidisciplinary group project integrating learning from across the programme. Students define a problem, conduct research, design solutions, present findings and reflect on team performance.

    Data Analytics — 5 ECTS (elective)

    Covers data extraction, preparation, modelling, analytics life‑cycle, governance and application of analytics techniques to real business and engineering problems.

    Innovation & Project Management — 5 ECTS (elective)

    Introduces innovation strategy, project life cycles, project tools, scheduling, resource management, quality systems, and organisational learning. Focus on planning and managing complex engineering projects.

    Applied Industry 4.0 — 10 ECTS (elective)

    Explores IIoT, automation, instrumentation, cloud connectivity, machine learning applications, cyber‑physical systems, robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.

    Quality Management — 10 ECTS (elective)

    Covers modern quality philosophies, problem‑solving tools, Lean/Six Sigma, regulatory frameworks (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 45001), cGMP, auditing, documentation, risk management, and quality culture.

    Community Energy Development — 5 ECTS (elective)

    Focuses on feasibility, due diligence, risk, stakeholder engagement, financial modelling, planning and grid connection processes for community energy projects.

    Resource Economics — 10 ECTS (elective)

    Applies micro‑ and macro‑economics to engineering contexts: energy markets, climate economics, supply chain optimisation, project evaluation, regulation, taxation and policy analysis.

    Utilisation of Renewable Energy — 5 ECTS (elective)

    Covers renewable energy storage, processing technologies, hydrogen, synthetic fuels and sectoral applications. Students design real‑world solutions and evaluate sustainable technologies.

    Renewable Energy and Sustainability — 10 ECTS (elective)

    Provides an applied understanding of renewable energy systems, sustainability frameworks, wind, solar, hydro, marine, bioenergy, project appraisal and hybrid energy system design.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    A Level 8 Honours (Grade 2.2) degree in an appropriate engineering, computing manufacturing or construction discipline.

    Graduates who hold equivalent qualifications in related disciplines or who have relevant industrial experience will be considered for places on a case-by-case basis in line with TUS RPL policy.

  • This programme will be delivered online.

  • Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

  • Graduates are prepared for advanced engineering and managerial roles, including:

    • Engineering Manager / Technical Manager
    • Operations Manager
    • Project / Programme Manager
    • Engineering Team Lead
    • Quality / Compliance Manager
    • Energy & Sustainability Manager
    • Industry 4.0 / Digital Transformation Lead
    • Process Improvement Manager
    • Supply Chain & Production Manager

    This qualification also supports progression towards:

    • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
    • PhD in a related engineering or management field
    • Professional certifications (Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Quality, etc.)

  • This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie

    To be informed of the next intake via email, please click the Register Your Interest button above.

    This programme will be funded/part-funded by Springboard+ for the academic year 2026/2027.

     

    This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.

    Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS. The 10% payable is €850.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising Unemployed and Returner applicants (see www.springboardcourses.ie for full details of applicant types).  Applications will be closed once the maximum number of applicants has been reached.

  • This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising Unemployed and Returner applicants (see www.springboardcourses.ie for full details of applicant types).  Applications will be closed once the maximum number of applicants has been reached.

  • Engineering Management (Postgraduate Diploma, L9, 60 ECTS)