MSc in Chemical Technology and Management

This distance learning programme in Chemical Technology and Management is organised in partnership between the University of Strathclyde, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The programme provides an alternative approach to conventional MBA programmes in meeting management development needs for those people working as chemists in R&D, to those in manufacturing and business management roles in the chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries.

An appropriate selection of core and elective modules is available to allow delegates from a wide range of backgrounds and industries to complete the course.

Key features

• Designed for industry-based graduates at various stages of career development
• Entry from a range of backgrounds and disciplines
• Managed in partnership with industry
• Modular and flexible structure with core and elective modules
• Delivery by distance learning
• Tutorial support with workshops and electronic conferencing
• Work-based projects provide payback to company sponsors      

By the end of the programme the delegates will have:

• Extended the breadth and depth of their knowledge and understanding in key aspects of Technology; Management & Business; and Information Technology.
• Cover a range of subjects including: Management of Technological Innovation, IPR Management, Safety & Environment, Laboratory Management Practices, Chemical Reactor Design, Process Design, Accountancy & Finance, Management Functions, Project Management and Foundations in Chemical Engineering      

A recent independent review completed by EPSRC thought that this course was a good mix with an innovative and broad sweep of subjects and gave it an Overall Assessment of 'Tending to Outstanding'

This review is mirrored in comments from some of its recent graduates:

'I have a degree in Chemistry and my job involves Chemical Engineering so I am trying to bridge the gap between the two subjects to improve my career prospects'

'I want to do this course because I want to get into management of chemical technology. I want to meet new people and further my education, and I didn't want to do an MBA.'

'I chose this course because I wanted an additional academic qualification. I am already a Chartered Chemist but I decided I wanted something extra to take me out from the crowd.' 

University of Strathclyde through its Department of Chemical Engineering are leaders in the development of programmes for technical graduates in the chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries.