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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
16 months part-time
Duration may vary depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience -
Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MEM
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Course code
1209100
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically evaluate and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. Apply ethical frameworks, well-developed judgement and self-reflection in an industrial context. Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. Apply well-developed management principles using critical thinking skills to work autonomously or collaboratively to solve complex industry problems |
GA2: Creativity Creatively apply sustainability principles in the management of industry projects. Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical frameworks, well-developed judgment and self reflection in an industrial context. Creatively apply sustainability principles in the management of industry projects |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Develop and apply an in depth understanding of a specialist body of management knowledge to industry specific problems. Apply well-developed management principles using critical thinking skills to work autonomously or collaboratively to solve complex industry problems. Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. Attain well-developed management skills through reflective practice. Apply ethical frameworks, well-developed judgement and self-reflection in an industrial context. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply professional industry standard to communicate to a variety of audiences. Apply well-developed management principles using critical thinking skills to work autonomously or collaboratively to solve complex industry problems |
GA7: Cultural competence Engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives within management environments. |
It is anticipated that engineers undertaking the course will already be working in engineering or engineering-related industries. Engineers without current employment can also undertake the course.
Depending on the units you choose, your electives could lead you to focus on accounting and economics, leading teams and project management, or a unique combination of units to satisfy your particular professional needs.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| SCU Online | Summer Term, Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Units undertaken in this course may count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements with Engineers Australia or your relevant professional registering body.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
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.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course requirements
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.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award
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| PROJ5004 | Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management |
Summer Term
Term3
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| PROJ6007 | Stakeholder Engagement |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||
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| ENGN6001 | Engineering for a Sustainable Future |
Term1,4
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12 | ||||||||||||
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| BUSN7001 | Industry Research Project: Part A |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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12 | ||||||||||||
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| BUSN7002 | Industry Research Project: Part B |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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12 | ||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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Core Units |
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| PROJ6007 | Stakeholder Engagement | ||||
| ENGN6001 | Engineering for a Sustainable Future | ||||
| PROJ5004 | Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management | ||||
| BUSN7001 | Industry Research Project: Part A | ||||
| BUSN7002 | Industry Research Project: Part B | ||||
Option Units |
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| Select three (3) from the following: | |||||
| MGMT5003 | Organisational Behaviour (Online) | ||||
| BUSN5007 | Entrepreneurship and Marketing (Online) | ||||
| STAT5002 | Business Analytics (Online) | ||||
| PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles | ||||
| PROJ5003 | Project Management: Initiation and Planning | ||||
| PROJ6001 | Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk | ||||
| ACCT5003 | Accounting for Managers (Online) | ||||
| ACCT6016 | Finance for Managers (Online) | ||||
| BUSN6002 | Global Business (Online) | ||||
| COMP6005 | Managing Digital Enterprise (Online) | ||||
| ISYS5002 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | ||||
| MGMT6003 | The Positive Leader (Online) | ||||
| ACCT6013 | Corporate Governance for Managers (Online) | ||||
| ISYS5001 | Emerging Technology in Business | ||||