Master of Engineering Management
Southern Cross University
About
Become an industry leader and innovator with a Master of Engineering Management.
Prepare for the challenges of a managerial position through strategic asset management planning, commercial research and development processes, economic viability, new product development and commercialisation.
Develop effective stakeholder engagement practices, and get ready to achieve your career goals.By studying through Southern Cross University, you'll harness and build on your existing skill set to pave the next stage of your career.
You will arm yourself with the tools and expertise required to become a successful leader in engineering management positions.
A Master of Engineering Management may satisfy your CPD requirements with Engineers Australia or your relevant professional registering body.
You can take advantage of the opportunity to significantly advance your career at the same time.After graduation your responsibilities can include analysing complex problems and developing quality assurance and viability plans, planning and advising.
You'll be able to apply your heightened understanding and skills to identify a gap in the market and establish a thriving firm or consultancy.
Walk away from the Master of Engineering Management with a future-focused understanding of everything it takes to manage engineering teams, projects and organisations efficiently and effectively.Learn more about the online course offering.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PROJ6007 - Stakeholder Engagement | Introductory | |
| ENGN6001 - Engineering for a Sustainable Future | Intermediate | |
| PROJ5004 - Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management | Intermediate | |
| BUSN7001 - Industry Research Project: Part A | Advanced | |
| BUSN7002 - Industry Research Project: Part B | Advanced |
Elective Units
Select three (3) from the following:
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online) | Introductory | |
| BUSN5007 - Entrepreneurship and Marketing (Online) | Introductory | |
| ECON5002 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis (Online) | Intermediate | |
| PROJ5002 - Project Management Principles | Introductory | |
| PROJ5003 - Project Management: Initiation and Planning | Introductory | |
| PROJ6001 - Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk | Intermediate | |
| ACCT5003 - Accounting for Managers (Online) | Introductory | |
| ACCT6016 - Finance for Managers (Online) | Introductory | |
| BUSN6002 - Global Business (Online) | Intermediate | |
| COMP6005 - Managing Digital Enterprise (Online) | Advanced | |
| ISYS5002 - Information Systems Analysis and Design | Introductory | |
| MGMT6003 - The Positive Leader (Online) | Introductory | |
| ACCT6013 - Corporate Governance for Managers (Online) | Advanced |
Entry requirements
- A four (4) year undergraduate degree in engineering, or in a cognate discipline; or
- A three (3) year undergraduate degree in engineering, or in a cognate discipline, plus at least two (2) years of documented relevant work experience; or
- Demonstrated relevant prior learning and/or relevant industry experience deemed equivalent to items a. or b. above.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Engineering Management students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 5 core units (60 credit points),
- 3 equivalent elective units (36 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 2 core units and 2 electives.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Critically evaluate and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.Develop cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering and management knowledge to identify and find solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence. |
| Creativity | Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to form alternative solutions to complex problems. |
| Ethical practice | Apply ethics and judgment to complex engineering problems.Apply discipline based knowledge and skills that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Develop technical skills and an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of engineering knowledge.Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
| Lifelong learning | Self manage and be resourceful and effective at developing new knowledge and applying it to engineering management problems.Develop appropriate professional practice, reflection skills, and leadership and management competencies through study. |
| Communication and social skills | Effectively communicate engineering and management ideas, concepts and arguments using written mediums to a variety of audiences.Critically reflect on self and team regarding participation and performance. |
| Cultural competence | Engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives with engineering, leadership and management environments.Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
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