Engineering with Business (with placement)
City, University of London
UCAS Code: H11N | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
to include either B in A level Mathematics or B in A level Physics or B in two of A level Chemistry/Biology/Electronics
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline for entry to the BEng only. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics grade 6 (B) in addition to other outlined requirements if Maths is not taken at A level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5 OR Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5'
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016) with minimum grade D in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics. OR D*DD in Civil Engineering / Construction and the Built Environment / Building Services Engineering (First teaching Sept 2017) with minimum grade D in unit 1 – Construction Principles and unit 15 – Further Mathematics for Construction. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.
T Level
T-Level in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall "Distinction" with at least B in the core. Must have "Distinction" in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering
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About this course
This Engineering with Business degree enables you to understand engineering designs and systems, develop management skills and build acumen in business model development and in entrepreneurship. You will graduate from City with excellent real-world prospects in engineering business development and management.
This course takes an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to engineering, business and management, enabling you to develop the leadership skills demanded by modern, global businesses.
We build your professional engineering, management and business skills, with a focus on core engineering and design, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy and business sustainability.
Individual and group projects involving engineering design and business management will demonstrate your potential to future employers.
- We train you to understand and analyse the broad context where engineering systems are used, integrating processes and information, and managing the challenges of complex interactions
- Benefit from strong links to industry through guest lectures and projects working with high profile engineers
- A collaborative programme with Bayes Business School, a leading global business school known for its world-class business education and deep engagement with practice
- Benefit from world-leading research facilities where new engineering systems are designed, developed and implemented for industry
- Take an optional placement year, or divide your placement over two summer periods, using our research strengths and links with industry to boost your employability.
As an Engineering with Business graduate, you will be equipped with globally valuable skills and knowledge in engineering business. Your new ability to evaluate and develop business models will empower your future as an entrepreneur or senior executive.
City's outstanding global reputation for engineering, and the prestige of our world-renowned Bayes Business School, will help to boost your prospects.
Our engineering graduates are widely respected for working on interdisciplinary projects designed to meet real-world needs. They have been employed by global companies across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, manufacturing, renewable energy, biomedical equipment, construction and infrastructures.
We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.
Modules
You will develop a background in an interdisciplinary range of engineering subjects, as well as a firm understanding of management studies and engineering design.
The Engineer in Society is an innovative theme across each year. We introduce you to the economic, social and technical context where engineers work, and develop your social responsibility, knowledge, and topical engineering skills.
Year 1
Our mostly shared first year offers a foundation in the principles of engineering in mathematics, engineering physics, electronics and computing, as well as building teamwork and communication skills.
-The Engineering in Society - Social responsibility (15 credits)
-Engineering Design 1 (15 credits)
-Principles of interdisciplinary thinking in engineering and business (15 credits)
-Electronics - including circuits, digital and analog electronics (15 credits)
-Introductory Mathematics and Programming (15 credits)
-Engineering Science (15 credits)
-Mathematics 1 (15 credits)
-Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
Year 2
Begin to specialise in key aspects of engineering and business, building on topical areas of engineering, and including project management, finance and accounting, entrepreneurship and innovation management.
-The Engineer in Society: Sustainability and Circular Economy (15 credits)
-Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
-Project Management (15 credits)
-Finance and Accounting (15 credits)
-Innovation Management (15 credits)
-Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
-Data Analysis for Engineers (15 credits)
-Sensor Systems and Instrumentation (15 credits)
Year 3
Deepen your expertise with applied modules in modern engineering business, including system integration, through-life engineering, and strategy in engineering and technology, with case studies across the spectrum of engineering practice.
-Individual project (30 credits)
-The Engineer in society: Ethical business (15 credits)
-Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
-Strategy in Engineering and Technology Firms (15 credits)
-System Integration (15 credits)
-Through Life Engineering (15 credits)
-Energy policy, regulations (15 credits)
Assessment methods
Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports.
Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.
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Department of Engineering
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The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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As a mixed subject within engineering where students get a chance to learn from a range of disciplines, this course isn't taken by as many people as some of the more specialist disciplines. Demand for engineering skills is high, though, and so unemployment rates are low and the average starting salary was a very healthy £26,400 for 2015 graduates. Graduates are able to specialise enough to be working in jobs in engineering — especially in design and development - as well as engineering project management. IT and management consultancy were some of the more common jobs outside engineering. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to a MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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