What motivated you to study for an online Engineering Management MSc course?
Studying for a Masters was always one of my goals; I was never able to find the time to pursue one. I was really inspired by a previous colleague of mine who had graduated with a Masters degree. I searched the internet for opportunities and found the University of Leeds online Engineering Management MSc.
What has your experience on the course been like?
The University of Leeds virtual learning environment provides a great interface with thetutors and students, as well as clear guidance on assessments. What really stood out for me is the course content; it truly will give me an edge in my practical work.
For example, the content I studied around innovation, design and creative engineering; has proved useful as I am able to apply this knowledge directly at work, in our annual innovation competition and smaller projects throughout the year. I’ve also learned abouthow companies in the engineering sector go about building a robust strategy. This has given me the confidence and knowledge to advise my company on its own business strategy.
What have you enjoyed most about the course?
The course format and the module content are very enjoyable, and they give a lot of clear learning instructions and what I have learnt can be applied to my workplace and added value. The webinars are a very good opportunity for us to interact with the module tutors.
How has the course helped you in your day-to-day role?
I have been able to apply a good application of research referencing. I have learned how to reference in papers and research using the Harvard Referencing Style, not something I have done before. This is something that I am doing now across other research areas in my role at work so that has proved very beneficial for me.
Tell us about the support you are receiving for your studies?
I am receiving a lot of support from my Student Success Advisor. When I have a problem, I can always contact them by phone and work out the next steps. The support is particularly useful if I am having an issue meeting my deadline. The module tutors have been helpful in responding to any questions I have through email and in the webinars. Generally, the tutors and Student Success Advisors have been very quick to respond to my queries.
What advice would you give to someone considering studying an online Masters course with Leeds?
The first thing that I would advise is to get some work experience before starting your studies. I think having that experience allows you to relate it directly to your workplace. The second thing would be time management; it can be a very time demanding course if you have not planned a schedule. In my case, I plan each week to find out which days I am free to dedicate to study. This has enabled me to stay up to date with the demands of the course, sometimes studying over the weekend to ensure I can meet the course deadlines.