Southern Cross University
Master of Engineering Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Equips engineers with leadership, project management and business skills to advance their careers.
Course overview
Are you thinking about studying a master’s degree in engineering management? At SCU, they are cultivating the leaders of tomorrow, today, right in SCU's very own backyard. The university aims to provide an exceptional education experience through SCU's unique learning model and innovative online platform. They are committed to lifelong learning and providing equal access to education for everyone, regardless of background or location.
As one of the top universities in the world at only 25 years old, they're pioneers in online education and have been doing so since 2015. They are a rising, dynamic university that is proud to be a game changer and leader in education. That’s the SCU Online difference and why you should study for a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree at SCU.
Key facts
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Engineering Management Online award, students must complete eight units.
Core units
Complete the following core units:
- Engineering for a Sustainable Future
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
- Industry Research Project Part A
- Industry Research Project Part B
Electives
Complete three units from the following:
- 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
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry into the Master of Engineering Management, you must have:
- Have a four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or in a cognate discipline; OR
- Have a three-year undergraduate degree in engineering or in a cognate discipline, plus at least two years of relevant work experience; AND
- Demonstrate relevant prior learning and/or experience equivalent to the two points above; AND
- Students must also be proficient in English.
Recognition of Prior Learning
At SCU Online, we value your past education and work experience, allowing you to potentially reduce the Master of Engineering Management course length through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Should you have any relevant professional work experience or academic qualifications that you would like us to acknowledge, please provide as much evidence of this as possible when applying to study the online Master of Engineering Management.
Advanced standing
Gain credit for your previous experience and graduate even sooner with Advanced Standing. At SCU Online, we proactively assess each student’s prior learning, qualifications and professional experience and provide custom pathways to complete your online Master of Engineering Management.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Supplement your engineering background with business skills and knowledge by selecting three elective units from the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Learn contemporary leadership and management techniques, using a strategic mindset and critical thinking abilities to lead in local and global settings.
- Use your problem-solving skills to overcome today’s engineering challenges, integrating sustainable practices in your projects to build a more sustainable future.
Career outcomes
Possible career opportunities:
- Engineering lead
- Engineering manager
- Engineering team leader
- Civil project manager
- Technical manager
- Project engineer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee per unit in 2026: $3,250 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total course fee in 2026: $26,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The number of units you must complete to graduate depends on the course and if you receive advanced standing. This, in turn, will effect how much your Southern Cross University Online course fees will cost you.
Student fees 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
Who You Will Learn From
Dr Ghulam
Dr Ghulam is the course coordinator and lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University. He has over a decade of experience in industry, teaching, and research across prestigious institutions throughout Australia, the UAE, KSA and more. Dr Ghulam specialises in sustainable project management, green building technologies, and innovative engineering practices. His mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the modern engineering landscape.
Student Testimonials
Timothy Croad
I found the course content to be interesting and relevant and feel it has helped me to develop a more flexible way of thinking and develop skills I will need as I step away slightly from a technical role and into a managerial role.
Michael Siefert
All individual subjects I have studied to date have influenced my daily work. However, the one piece that sticks out the most is a Cost-Benefit Analysis that we have completed in Information Systems Analysis and Design. It was immediately applicable to several projects I was working on at the time, by clearly quantifying the cost vs benefit of each project for my clients and our company.