MET
The course prepares students to be leaders of business and technology firms. It provides a thorough grounding in management and manufacturing technologies, together with an understanding of the full range of industrial activities: from product design, component manufacture, industrial engineering, factory and business management through to how firms work in the economy. A core message throughout the programme is to understand how firms can grow sustainably.
MET is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) - more details can be found here - MEng Accreditation.
What do our graduates do?
Graduates from MET are prepared for rapid progression in careers in industry. Skills learnt, such as communication, team work, leadership and problem solving are universal. MET graduates often have a particular ability to 'make things happen'. Typical career paths include starting a company, designing new products, running a factory, management consultancy, banking and finance and pursuing academic research.
Student and alumna stories
Read about MET student activities and how IfM alums are making a positive difference around the world once they graduate:
Changing the face of humanitarian aid
Susan Long and Abi Bush are using innovative manufacturing engineering solutions to help people around the world that are affected by disaster or war.
In this exclusive interview, GSK's Roger Connor talks about the time he spent in Cambridge.
Amtico CEO, Jonathan Duck, says his undergraduate student project gave him invaluable skills for his professional career.
From smoothies to Star WarsGeorge Rose explains how she has moved from smoothies to Star Wars.
From Tripos to TripAdvisorSince graduating, MET alumna Lily Cheng has had a whirlwind career that now boasts President, APAC, at TripAdvisor.
IfM's 3D printing lab for students
The IfM's 3D printing laboratory in the Design Studio was created to support Manufacturing Engineering Tripos (MET) Design modules.
