University of Wollongong

Course Details

Master of Engineering (Management)

Course Description

The Master of Engineering (Management) is a professional degree for engineers who see their careers progressing into management—including senior management positions. The program provides a strong grounding in some of the most modern management thinking applicable to engineering industries. Students will work in teams on applied practical projects and case studies, and broaden their skills base with subjects from other disciplines including finance, human resources and marketing. This degree: The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer. The degree is offered in conjunction with our Sydney Business School to ensure the most modern management thinking accompanies the professional, technical and environmental aspects of engineering projects. What you will study: In the Master of Engineering (Management), students complete the core subjects from the Master of Engineering program plus subjects from the major study. Core subjects include: Financial Management for Engineered Assets Engineering Project Management, Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists, Professional Practice, Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals and the Dissertation. For the Management major you will study subjects in Engineering Logistics, Modelling of Engineering Management Systems, Financial Management for Engineered Assets, Life-Cycle and Risk Management, Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists, Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Engineers enjoy a wide range of careers and great opportunities for advancement in all fields. It is as much about technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of learning to understand and develop, and then continuously improve solutions to technical and social problems. Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue: Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.

Master of Engineering (Management) University of Wollongong