Macquarie University
Master of Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge from engineering, business and management to create innovative business solutions.
Course overview
Engineering management brings together the technological problem-solving ability of engineering with the organisational, administrative and planning abilities of management to oversee the operational performance of complex engineering-focused businesses.
The Master of Engineering Management – designed for engineers who are looking to formalise their project management credentials – will bridge the gap between the field of engineering and the field of business management. It will unlock your technical and general management potential, and will enable you to take the next step towards business leadership. You’ll gain the skills you’ll need to apply innovative business management practices to your technical engineering knowledge so that you can identify opportunities to grow your business through strategic approaches to project management, supply chain management, business leadership and human resources management.
Key facts
What you will study
To graduate with a Master of Engineering Management, you must earn 160 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at 10 CP.
Essential units (80 CP)
Complete the following:
- Contracts and Procurement
- Managing Finance
- Work, Organisation and Management
- Enterprise Management
- Engineering Management and Communication
- Operations and Quality Management
- Safety and Risk Engineering
- Globalisation and Supply Chain Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants can qualify for entry to this degree by having an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
The required standard of English for this degree is outlined here: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 6.5.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:
- An approved English language test at the required level.
- A qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
Please contact the university for full details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Consultant
- Contract manager
- Executive manager
- Project manager
- Vendor manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated annual fee in 2025: $33,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.