Engineering science, practice and design is combined with core management principles in this program. The focus is on industrial application, so fundamental engineering and management courses are linked to real situations. The management degree provides a thorough core of knowledge related to the roles and functions of business management. Clear judgement, working well with people, ethical behaviour, leadership and problem solving are all key attributes of a good manager. Managers deal with a range of complex issues, including wider economic and social factors.

The RMIT degree is recognised around the world, and many Australian companies provide the opportunity for engineers to travel. In Australia, the major areas of employment are: chemical, petroleum and petrochemicals the food industry water environmental management and pollution control mining plastics/polymers biomaterials and diagnostic agents pharmaceuticals vaccines cosmetics electricity and gas project design and consulting. A chemical engineering graduate can work in areas from process and project engineering to marketing or research. Nearly two-thirds of all double degree graduates will hold senior management positions at some stage in their careers.