Master of Engineering Management

During this program, students will:

1. Critically evaluate and synthesise complex issues to make well-justified decisions.
2. Apply ethical frameworks, professional judgement and self-reflection within an industry context.
3. Apply management principles and critical thinking to independently or collaboratively solve complex industry problems.
4. Creatively apply sustainability principles to the management of industry projects.
5. Develop and apply specialist management knowledge to industry-specific problems.
6. Apply industry-relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations.
7. Develop management and leadership capabilities through reflective professional practice.
8. Communicate to professional industry standards across a variety of audiences.
9. Engage effectively with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives within management environments.

The Master of Engineering Management is designed for engineering professionals seeking to combine technical expertise with advanced management, leadership and business capabilities. Students develop skills in sustainable engineering, stakeholder management, infrastructure asset management, business administration and applied industry research, preparing them to lead multidisciplinary teams, projects and engineering organisations.

Recommended study pattern

Students are recommended to complete the course in the following order:

• Engineering for a Sustainable Future
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
• Elective Unit
• Elective Unit
• Elective Unit
• Industry Research Project: Part A
• Industry Research Project: Part B.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Master of Engineering Management, students must successfully complete 8 units (96 Credit points) , comprising three core engineering units, three elective units and the two-part Industry Research Project. Students may also be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Engineering after completing four specified units.

Choose your subjects

Electives

Electives

Students select 3 elective units from the available list, which currently includes:

• Accounting for Managers
• Organisational Behaviour
• Digital Marketing
• Business Analytics
• Project Management Principles
• Project Management: Initiation and Planning
• Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
• Finance for Managers
• Global Business
• Managing Digital Enterprise
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• The Positive Leader
• Corporate Governance for Managers
• Emerging Technology in Business.

Exit points

The course has an early exit option. Students may be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate in Engineering after completing 4 units, comprising 2 core units and 2 elective units.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $27,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or a cognate discipline; OR a three-year undergraduate degree in engineering or a cognate discipline plus at least two years of relevant work experience; OR demonstrate relevant prior learning and/or experience equivalent to these requirements. Applicants must also be proficient in English.

SCU Online may recognise relevant previous academic study and professional work experience through Recognition of Prior Learning and Advanced Standing. Applicants should provide evidence of relevant qualifications and professional experience when applying. Eligible credit may reduce the number of units required, course duration and overall study cost.

Studying online requires:

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system 
• A fast, reliable internet connection 
• The latest version of Chrome or Firefox.

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required.