Extended Diploma in Engineering Management
In Partnership with Qualifications Scotland
About Extended Diploma in Engineering Management
The Extended Diploma in Engineering Management is a comprehensive programme designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in engineering principles and management practices. The programme combines technical understanding with leadership and management skills across strategic leadership and HR, strategic management, international marketing, operations and project management, engineering management, and engineering optimisation and technology management.
Fee Details
- Program Fee: $6000
- Payment Options: Flexible instalments available
Eligibility
- Completion of higher secondary education or equivalent qualification preferred
- OR
- Relevant professional background subject to eligibility review
- (Advisor guidance available for eligibility assessment.)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Educational/Professional Requirement: Applicants must have either:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, or 3 years of relevant work experience
Why Westford Learn?
- Globally Recognised Qualifications Scotland Qualification
- Flexible, Self Paced Learning for Working Professionals
- Industry Relevant, Practical Business Skills
- Study Anytime, from Anywhere with 24/7 Access
- Dedicated Academic Support Throughout
- Strong Career Progression Opportunities
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Strategic Leadership and HR Practices in Organisations Develop leadership and strategic human resource management capabilities to support organisational performance and change management.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
Learning Outcome
- Critically analyse the significance of Strategic Human Resources Management within organisations
- Evaluate the impact of HR management activities on organisational performance
- Assess leadership styles and management practices within organisations
- Plan organisational change implementation strategies
Key Topics
- Strategic HR management
- Leadership practices
- Organisational performance
- Change management
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Module 2: International Marketing Management Examine global marketing challenges, international business environments, marketing planning, brand management and consumer behavior across markets.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
This module introduces key global marketing challenges and the relationship between international business, diverse societies and environments. It examines changing global business environments and their impact on marketing management functions, while developing skills in international marketing planning, brand management and creative marketing.
Learning Outcome
- Analyse the changing business environment(s) globally and how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organisations.
- Develop marketing plans with the application of appropriate marketing models, tools and techniques.
- Evaluate the processes involved in brand management and how they influence consumer behaviour.
- Evaluate the skills needed as a creative marketer to launch new products/services in a dynamic global marketplace.
Key Topics
- International marketing
- Global business environments
- Marketing planning
- Brand management
- Consumer behaviour
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Module 3: Strategic Management Strengthen strategic management and competitive analysis skills required to support organisational growth and innovation.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
Description: This module examines organisational strategy development, competitive advantage, innovation management, corporate strategy, and international business expansion approaches.
Learning Outcome
- Understand internal and external environmental dynamics affecting organisations
- Analyse sources of competitive advantage and strategic positioning
- Evaluate strategic purpose, innovation, and organisational change capabilities
- Understand business level, corporate, diversification, and international strategies
Key Topics
- Strategic analysis
- Competitive advantage
- Innovation and organisational change
- Corporate and international strategy
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Module 4: Operations and Project Management Develop knowledge of operations and project management, quality management, supply chain networks, information systems, and project planning.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
This module introduces the principles, tools, and knowledge required to manage operations and projects effectively within modern organisations.
Learning Outcome
- Critically evaluate how operations management contributes to the competitiveness of an organisation.
- Critically evaluate how the quality management process and supply chain networks contribute to achieving the overall strategic objectives of an organisation.
- Critically evaluate the information management/systems of the operations management process.
- Design a project plan for a given business scenario and implement a project.
Key Topics
- Operations management
- Quality management
- Supply chain networks
- Information management systems
- Project planning and implementation
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Module 5: Engineering Management Develop an understanding of engineering management, workforce development, marketing, strategy, and supply chain management across engineering environments.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
This module examines the challenges of managing engineering functions and processes, strategic development, engineering marketing, and supply chain management across manufacturing and service industries.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the challenges of managing engineering functions and processes; and examine how to develop a workforce that sustains innovation in delivering engineering services.
- Understand the concepts and application of marketing management in the engineering industry.
- Understand the significance of strategy formulation and implementation in the evolving and highly competitive engineering industry.
- Understand the Process of supply chain management in the domains of manufacturing and service industries.
Key Topics
- Engineering functions and processes
- Workforce and innovation
- Engineering marketing
- Strategy formulation and implementation
- Supply chain management
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Module 6: Engineering Optimisation & Technology Management Develop knowledge of engineering project control, technology management, innovation, research and development, risk, uncertainty, and decision-making.Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20
This module explores management control systems, technology strategies, innovation, research and development, technology protection, decision-making, risk, and uncertainty within engineering projects.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the application of integrated management control systems, tools and techniques to schedule, control and evaluate engineering project scenarios.
- Examine the role of technology audit, technology transfers and global technology strategies in the wider context of delivering engineering products and services.
- Understand the process of innovation, research and development management and protection processes in managing technology-oriented engineering projects.
- Analyse the role of decision-making, risk and uncertainty appraisals in delivering engineering products and services.
Key Topics
- Engineering project control
- Technology audit and transfer
- Global technology strategies
- Innovation and R&D management
- Risk, uncertainty and decision-making
Assessment
- Assignment / Case analysis
Prerequisites
- None
Awarded by Qualifications Scotland
This qualification is credit rated at SCQF Level 11 and aligned with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, ensuring international recognition, academic quality, and career progression opportunities.
Highlights:Â
- Qualifications Scotland offers globally recognised qualifications with strong academic and industry credibility.
- Focused on building practical, job-ready skills for specific roles and sectors.
- All qualifications are benchmarked against the SCQF, ensuring transparency, quality assurance, and international recognition.
Certified Engineering Management Professional
Awarded by Chartered Management Institute, UK 
Awarded by Chartered Management Institute, UK
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with business and education to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders. Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.Â
Elevate Your Professional Credential
Take your professional development a step further with the option to claim a CMI Certificate alongside your programme.
Available as an optional certificate upgrade, this provides formal recognition of your learning through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and adds further value to your professional qualification.
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MBA with Engineering Management (Top-up) The MBA in Engineering Management by Westford Global Education, in collaboration with Abertay University, UK, equips engineering professionals with essential management, leadership, and business skills. The programme combines engineering management and optimization with key areas such as HR, marketing, and operations through online learning and industry-led workshops.Duration: 6-8 Months | Total Credits: 120 | Price: $6000 $3600
The MBA with Engineering Management offered by Westford Global Education, in collaboration with Abertay University, UK, is a triple certificate programme. It is taught with the aim of facilitating growth and inculcating the quality of efficiency in the practice of managing and leading.
Along with focusing on Engineering Management and Engineering Optimization, the programme also covers a wider range of subject matters such as human resources, international marketing management and operations management, to provide with an opportunity of acquiring an all-rounding knowledge of businesses that serves as an effective tool for managers to progress ahead and lead successfully.
Credits for Part 2: 60 accumulating to a total of 180 to complete the MBA with Engineering Management
SCQF Level: 11
Mode: Blended with onsite workshops and a dedicated supervisor for the Capstone Project
Part 2: Upon completion of the 3 modules of part 2, students will be eligible for receiving MBA with Engineering Management degree, awarded by Abertay University, these modules contribute towards a total of 60 credits.
Modules
- Research Methods
- Research Proposal
- Management Investigation(Capstone Project)
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