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During this webinar, we will share insights into the programme both in terms of how it's structured but also the content that will be covered. There will also be time for Q&A.
This part-time programme is also available as an apprenticeship. Find out more about the apprenticeship route.
Overview
- Start dateSeptember
- Duration24 months part-time
- DeliveryTaught modules 80 credits, group project 40 credits, individual practical project 80 credits.
- QualificationMSc
- Â鶹´«Ã½AV typePart-time
- CampusOnline and Cranfield campus
Who is it for?
The Digital and Technology Solutions MSc is designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in the digital transformation of manufacturing and complex industries. It is ideal for individuals with a background in engineering, technology, business, or related fields, seeking to enhance their expertise in cutting-edge digital technologies to drive industry change, optimise production, and shape the future of manufacturing or complex systems.
This programme is suitable for:
- Early and mid-career professionals who want a “real-world” based education that they can apply directly to their workplace throughout the course.
- Second career professionals seeking a change into a digitally driven organisation.
- Individuals with expertise in IT or engineering who want to expand their knowledge in AI, data analytics, digital twins, AR/VR, and related technologies.
- Professionals aiming to lead digital innovation and implement strategies in the future.
- Those wishing to develop digital solutions that address industry-specific challenges or bring innovation to manufacturing and complex sectors.
Informed by industry
The MSc in Digital and Technology Solutions was developed with significant input from industry and wider stakeholders. Based on the guidance captures, the course is aiming to close the skills gaps around taking a systems perspective to design and develop digital technologies and solutions across sectors that rely on digitalisation.
During the course, you will move beyond developing awareness of digital technologies and processes and build the capability and understanding to develop suitable solutions to key challenges.
In addition to developing your technical skills, the course will support you to:
- Develop digital engineering skills to make operational and strategic improvements in enterprises and projects.
- Develop critical knowledge, skills, and behaviours while applying what you learn directly in your workplace. The programme will support your career progression, preparing you, if you so wish to, to successfully carry out senior leadership roles in the future.
- Apply digital technologies and solutions to address challenges and introduce innovation.
- Discover and develop your leadership and team-working style.
- Develop and lead change and prepare the business to face digital transformation.
Throughout the course, you will develop a blend of technical and managerial skills to promote the creation, adoption, and evolution of digital technologies and solutions. We put problem-based learning at the heart of this educational experience, which involves group-based work to solve real-world challenges. The course is geared towards developing practical solutions throughout the programme.
Why this course?
Choosing the Digital and Technology Solutions MSc equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in a rapidly changing digital landscape and offers several compelling advantages for your career such as:
- With industries increasingly adopting digital technologies, there is a growing demand for professionals skilled in AI, digital solutions, and data management. The MSc ensures you stay ahead in this competitive job market.
- The hands-on, real-world learning allows you to apply new skills directly to your workplace, optimising operations and contributing to digital projects from day one.
- Opens doors to various roles, such as Digital Transformation Leader, Data Analyst, AI Specialist, Innovation Manager, and Industry Consultant, all of which are in high demand across sectors.
- Whether you are starting your career or looking to move into leadership in the future, this MSc helps bridge the gap between technical expertise and strategic business management.
- Focuses on building leadership and managerial skills, preparing you to lead digital initiatives and manage teams, opening doors to senior roles.
- Gain valuable industry connections through collaborations with peers and experts, which can enhance job opportunities and industry insights.
I applied for the MSc to formalise my previous data analysis experience, current and previous roles in the digital space, alongside future leadership aspirations. The course combines the technical, operational, strategic and people centric approach necessary for her my role in transforming digital manufacturing. So far, it has helped bring together my understanding of how everything fits together. This has been critical for me, as someone without an engineering or manufacturing background.
The two specialist routes really allow students to customise their studies to best suit their workplace and career. The landscape of digital technologies is constantly evolving and this course truly prepares you to make an impact in your organisation through its applied approach to tackle the challenges of today and the future. The course is taught by a mixture of academics and industry professionals ensuring that we meet both the academic rigour and provide an understanding of the practical opportunities.
Course details
The course is planned as a 24 month programme. There are three main parts to the course:
- Eight modules between month 1-18 (80 credits – 10 for each module).
- Group project - 40 credits between month 6-12.
- An 80 credit individual project between month 14-24.
Course delivery
Taught modules 80 credits, group project 40 credits, individual practical project 80 credits.
Modules
Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.
To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.
Course modules
Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.
Adaptive Visualisation
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Introduction to Digital Engineering
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Digital Integration and System Testing
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Digital Twins
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Integrated Data Management
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Elective modules
Two of the modules from the following list need to be taken as part of this course.
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
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Digital Business Analysis
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Digitalisation of Cost Engineering
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Digitally Enabled Servitisation
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Teaching team
You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists here and from outside the University who draw on their research and industrial experience to provide stimulating and relevant input to your learning experience. Many of the lecturers have worked in industry themselves, some at Managing Director level, and have experience of leading the design, development and implementation of digital engineering and solutions. Guest lecturers include speakers from Rolls-Royce plc, BAE Systems, MoD and Siemens. Excellent staff to student ratios lead to focused discussion about real-world issues in implementing operations excellence. The Course Director and Admissions Tutor for this programme is John Erkoyuncu.
Your career
The programme will support your career progression, preparing you to successfully carry out senior leadership roles in the future.
Roles that past students have taken on include:
- Data Scientist
- IT Operations Manager
- Model Factory Manager
- Service Engineer
Some example organisations that are on this course include:
- Airbus
- BAE Systems
- MoD
- Siemens Energy
- Rolls-Royce
- Lenovo
Cranfield’s Career Service is dedicated to helping you meet your career aspirations. You will have access to career coaching and advice, CV development, interview practice, access to hundreds of available jobs via our Symplicity platform and opportunities to meet recruiting employers at our careers fairs. Our strong reputation and links with potential employers provide you with outstanding opportunities to secure interesting jobs and develop successful careers. Support continues after graduation and as a Cranfield alumnus, you have free life-long access to a range of career resources to help you continue your education and enhance your career.
Part-time study
The course is delivered part time over a 24-month timeframe, which enables students looking to enhance their career prospects to continue in full-time employment. This will provide a manageable balance that allows you to pursue employment with minimal disruption whilst also benefiting from the full breadth of learning opportunities and facilities available to all students. The University is very well located for visiting part-time students from all over the world and offers a range of library and support facilities to support your studies remotely.
The format comprises 8 compulsory modules spread between months 1 and 16. The taught content spreads over 5 days for each module. Modules 1 and 8 are delivered in person from Monday to Friday. Modules 2-7 are delivered online, between Wednesday and Tuesday, where we have the weekend as a break. Friday’s we typically finish the modules at around 13.00.
We believe that this setup allows you to personally and professionally manage your time between work, study and family commitments, whilst also working towards achieving a Master's degree.
How to apply
Click on the ‘Apply now’ button below to start your online application.
See our Application guide for information on our application process and entry requirements.