MLA College

PgDip Engineering Management

Duration

2 years
Course type

Part-time
Study location MLA College (Plymouth)
MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning higher education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, our focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector. Established in 2012, MLA College, formerly Marine Learning Alliance Ltd, has transcended its origins at the University of Plymouth and now proudly stands as a registered higher education institution in England.
What sets them apart is their robust collaboration with the United Nations Institute for training and Research (UNITAR), a partnership that amplifies our commitment to delivering cutting-edge sustainability programs. These initiatives are designed to resonate across all sectors of industry, making a lasting impact on global education.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    MLA729
    Sustainable Production Systems

    This module imparts insights into modern sustainable production systems, emphasising design and management. It equips students with tools to address practical challenges. Sustainable production minimises environmental impact, conserves resources, and upholds social responsibility. It involves methods optimizing resource efficiency, minimising waste and pollution, and prioritising health and safety.

    MLA730
    Managing People and Global Organisational Culture

    This module imparts knowledge and skills essential for effectively managing people in a global organisational setting. It delves into crucial aspects like motivation, leadership, communication, teamwork, organisational culture, change and conflict management, diversity, and ethical considerations in human resource management.

    MLA731
    Management Science in Engineering and Enterprises

    This module hones students' mathematical modelling skills, allowing the use of advanced analytical methods for optimal decision-making. It builds proficiencies to tackle contemporary challenges in engineering management science within and across enterprises. Acquired knowledge enables a deeper understanding of related courses, especially in enterprise production systems, operational analysis, and value chain analysis.

    Optional modules

    MLA732
    Strategy, Accounting and Finance

    This module aims to improve students' application of accounting and finance principles for strategic decision-making. It empowers them to use financial concepts to assess and make informed decisions, fostering critical evaluation skills for analysing strategies and data in a business context.

    MLA733
    Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    This module provides a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain management in contemporary business environments. Focusing on adaptability for global challenges, students acquire a solid foundation in logistics principles, enabling effective navigation of complex modern supply chains.

    MLA734
    Lean and Agile Enterprises

    This module delves into the concepts, methodologies, and tools fostering a lean and agile mindset in organisations. It examines lean thinking principles, agile methodologies, and their applications across diverse industries. The module explores challenges and opportunities linked to implementing lean and agile practices in varied organisational contexts.

    MLA735
    Project Management

    This module provides a thorough exploration of project management, covering processes, methodologies, techniques, and tools. It equips students with systematic approaches to initiate, plan, execute, control, close, and review projects. The diverse range of project management techniques is introduced, emphasizing the project manager's role, project planning and scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and methods of project control and evaluation.

  • Final year

  • Optional modules

    MLA732
    Strategy, Accounting and Finance

    This module aims to improve students' application of accounting and finance principles for strategic decision-making. It empowers them to use financial concepts to assess and make informed decisions, fostering critical evaluation skills for analysing strategies and data in a business context.

    MLA733
    Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    This module provides a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain management in contemporary business environments. Focusing on adaptability for global challenges, students acquire a solid foundation in logistics principles, enabling effective navigation of complex modern supply chains.

    MLA734
    Lean and Agile Enterprises

    This module delves into the concepts, methodologies, and tools fostering a lean and agile mindset in organisations. It examines lean thinking principles, agile methodologies, and their applications across diverse industries. The module explores challenges and opportunities linked to implementing lean and agile practices in varied organisational contexts.

    MLA735
    Project Management

    This module provides a thorough exploration of project management, covering processes, methodologies, techniques, and tools. It equips students with systematic approaches to initiate, plan, execute, control, close, and review projects. The diverse range of project management techniques is introduced, emphasizing the project manager's role, project planning and scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and methods of project control and evaluation.

The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Entry requirements

UK/EU

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

International

Please view the country specific pages for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree. International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements. Pre-sessional English language courses are available if you do not meet these requirements.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for postgraduate taught programmes. Tell me more about scholarships and bursaries.

Fees, costs and funding
For the latest information regarding programme fees please visit: https://www.mla.ac.uk/programmes/fees-finance/.
MLA offer a number of bursaries and discounts, including Women in Maritime Bursary Scheme and Professional Membership Discount. Check the MLA website for more details.

How to apply
To apply for the course please fill in the online application form on the Marine Learning Alliance website.
Admissions tutors for the MLA College will check all applications thoroughly, and may also arrange an interview (usually by telephone or Skype), in order to assess your suitability for study. Offers are based on the information provided in the application documents and interview (where appropriate).
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of studying with MLA College, please contact the Marine Learning Alliance.

Our partnership with MLA College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

MLA College

The MLA College has developed blended distance e-learning programmes that are perfectly suited to marine professionals seeking advancement of skills and qualifications without having to attend university full time.
We have developed a flexible syllabus that meets the growing market need for part time study that fits around your working patterns.