ObjectivesFaced with global competition companies must offer their customers new products, new services and ways to purchase their goods. For products with a long service life, such as civil aircraft, customers are keen to pass responsibility for ownership and maintenance of the products they use back to the original equipment manufacturer. Customers simply want to pay for their use of the product on a ‘power by the hour’ basis. This creates increased demand for graduates who can provide an interface between technical and business personnel. For those who do not wish to become a Chartered Engineer but see their future in the engineering sector in a business or management role this degree is an ideal choice. A BEng is awarded to reflect the emphasis on engineering within the degree. The skills acquired will open up a wide range of career opportunities in functions such as product design, contract management, manufacturing, supply chain management, servicing and maintenance.
Entry requirementsGeneral university admissions requirements
All applicants must possess a minimum level of competence in English Language and in Mathematics or a Science. A pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and in Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification, fulfils this requirement.
For some courses, requirements are above this University minimum, so you should check the relevant course-specific entry requirements in our hard copy prospectus which you can order online or browse on our online directory. We usually ask for candidates to show a broad base of study at GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in at least five subjects from a range of disciplines.
Academic titleBEng Engineering Business Management
Course descriptionBEng Engineering Business Management
This course reflects the realities of a modern business environment. It combines a firm grounding in the principles of engineering with an understanding of the essential industrial concern that innovation must yield a profit.
Teaching draws on the expertise of the School of Engineering, which delivers the highest standards of technical expertise; WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group), which offers innovative links between academia and industry; and Warwick Business School (WBS), which is internationally recognised for excellence in business management. Our curriculum integrates business and technical content, developing your engineering expertise alongside knowledge of the full range of business functions, equipping you to find your place in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
In your first and second years you will study the same core modules common to all our engineering degrees. You will not determine your final degree course until the end of your second year, ensuring that you can make an informed choice. The main difference between the Engineering Business Management (EBM) and Engineering and Business Studies (EBS) degree streams is the proportion of business material encountered in the third year of study.
For Engineering Business Management your third year is split equally between WMG and WBS, and focuses strongly on project work. You study two core modules – quality techniques in WMG and supply chain management in WBS – and two options in each department. Options include automation and robotics, design for safety and comfort, international business strategy and marketing management. For Engineering and Business Studies you transfer to WBS to complete your third year and will be encouraged to take combined modules in markets, marketing and strategy, and understanding organisational behaviour. You can also choose around eight options from over 50 modules including principles of finance, business systems development and implementation, and personnel management.
For module information please visit the Engineering Business Management website.