Key information
<p style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">This unique programme allows studying<span style="color: rgb(55,65,81);"> at leading international universities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the dynamic field of industrial management across contexts and cultures</span>.</span></span></span></span>
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 2 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September
Embark on a global learning journey with our MSc International Master in Industrial Management (IMIM). This unique programme gives the opportunity to study at leading international universities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the dynamic field of industrial management across contexts and cultures. The program aims to equip students with a science or engineering educational backgrounds with business skills relevant for pursuing managerial careers in internationally orientated manufacturing and service industries.
This programme is taught full-time over 16 months by leading universities, offering a unique global experience. You will have the opportunity to study in Scotland, Spain, the UAE, Mexico, and Italy.
Throughout the master’s program, you will develop a profound understanding of contemporary issues in Industrial Management. You will be encouraged to critically examine, evaluate, and reflect on the current and future challenges in global industries and service companies. In addition, you'll develop managerial skills for effective communication and teamwork at all organisational levels.
Beyond the academic curriculum, you’ll will develop key transferrable skills which will set you up for life after graduation. In addition, the international nature of the programme means you’ll communicate and work with individuals from all over the world, helping you navigate and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.
Successful candidates will receive both an MSc in Industrial Management (International) from Heriot-Watt University and an International Master in Industrial Management from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Your student experience
The IMIM programme is run by a unique partnership of leading universities in the area of industrial management. Each partner is internationally recognised for an area of expertise in fields such as innovation, logistics and finance; however, all partners share a global outlook and a unified approach that extends beyond technical knowledge. This collaborative effort ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive learning experience for program participants.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer
Course content
September Intake - Edinburgh
IMIM is a 16-month postgraduate programme and commences in September each year.
Studies begin at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), before joining the Heriot-Watt Edinburgh campus in Semester 2. In your third semester, you can choose to study at Heriot-Watt Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Politecnico di Torino (Italy), or Technológico de Monterrey (Mexico).
In Semester 4, the Master Thesis can be studied 'anywhere in the world'. You can choose to study at a university with links to the IMIM Consortium or an industrial or public organisation. We organise this for you as part of the programme and it’s a great opportunity to put your learning into practice.
Mandatory January
- Project Management
- Systems Thinking and Analysis
Optional January
- Managing Diversity in Business
- Branding and Communications
- Research Philosophy and Practice
- Hacking for MoD (Ministry of Defence)
- Green and Sustainable Logistics
- Social Media Marketing
Fees and funding
Fee information
Tuition fees for this MSc International Master in Industrial Management can be found on the programme website.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
- Curriculum vitae (Europass CV Format)
- Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study) in a scientific or technical discipline, including management engineering courses.
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
Why Heriot-Watt
We're the top university in Scotland for graduate outcomes which means that more of our graduates are employed or in postgraduate education than any other institution in the country and we ranked 5th in the UK.
We're also rated number one in the UK for CEO or MD roles, meaning more of our graduates go on to become CEOs or MDs than any other university in the whole of the UK. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education. Our Edinburgh Campus is home to Oriam, Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre combined with plenty of wellbeing resources, prioritising fitness and mental health for all students. Our Global Research Institutes look at solving real world issues such as climate change and saving our oceans as well as working on the next medical technological breakthrough and the future of AI and robots.
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