Macquarie University

Master of Engineering Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Turn engineering expertise into commercial leadership through strategic management, applied project development and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification for senior roles across technical organisations.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Master of Engineering Management is designed for engineering graduates ready to connect technical decision-making with commercial strategy and organisational leadership. The course develops the financial, operational and communication capabilities needed to manage engineering projects, teams and business priorities.

You will explore contracts, procurement, finance, data science, enterprise management, operations, quality and global supply chains before applying your knowledge through Professional Practice and an Engineering Management Capstone. Live case studies and tender-based activities allow you to develop and pitch commercial project ideas to industry professionals. You will also gain experience with Minitab and Signavio and have the opportunity to earn Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. You will graduate prepared to pursue management opportunities across engineering, operations, infrastructure, procurement, quality, logistics, risk and project delivery.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,512.5
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.

From $3,925 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. Fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Macquarie North Ryde
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS-HELP loans are available to assist eligible domestic students with the cost of a university program.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To earn the Master of Engineering Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

Foundation units

Complete the following foundation units:

  • Contracts and Procurement
  • Managing Finance
  • Work, Organisation and Management
  • Data Science
  • Enterprise Management
  • Engineering Management and Communication
  • Operations and Quality Management
  • Globalisation and Supply Chain Management

Core units

Complete the following core units:

  • Professional Practice
  • Engineering Management Capstone
  • Business Process Engineering
  • Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Professional Practice unit involves working in a team to develop an engineering solution to a real need or problem. 

Elective units

Select 40 credit points from the following:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Management of Data, Analytics and Change
  • Digital Innovation
  • Managing Globally
  • Learning to be a Leader
  • Managing Strategically
  • Strategic Change Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline or equivalent.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
  • An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Asset Manager
  • Capital Works Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Contract Manager
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Infrastructure Planning Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Principal Site Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Vendor Manager

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $15,700 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $36,100 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.