The new title reflects changes in the course curriculum which have been made following extensive consultation with industry. The course produces graduates with a breadth of engineering knowledge and skills, combined with highly developed management and leadership skills, who will be capable of managing within technology-based enterprises. The course is aimed at high achievers who wish to study engineering and perhaps see themselves moving quickly into senior management positions within technology-based enterprises. The course will also be attractive to students who would like to start their own technology-based business. The course requires students to interact closely as a group and participate in team projects from day one.
Incoming students receive strong support from academic staff and from other year groups.
The ethos and design of the course means that all the years interact closely as a group. All these companies recruit from this course and many of them are involved actively in the course direction and teaching. The MSE course has for a number of years been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and by the Institution of Electrical Engineers. Accreditation is being sought for the revised programme. Discussions are also taking place with the Institute of Management and it is hoped that the course will be accredited within the next few months.