Course Overview

About This Course

Whether you are a qualified engineer with management experience or an aspiring leader, the Master of Management for Engineers is the ideal course to advance your career. This course is designed specifically for engineers who wish to complement their technical or engineering qualification with business management skills. It is ideal for those seeking professional development or who want to enhance their career opportunities and improve employability. In this course, you will develop knowledge and skills useful for the management of projects, programs and organisations in and beyond the context of engineering. You will research and analyse complex management issues and communicate complex ideas with business colleagues. The units you study are sourced from professional disciplines, including management, project, business, and marketing, and you will use real-world engineering contexts to develop your skills. You will study a broad range of core units, and you will also have the flexibility to choose electives from a pool of management-related units, allowing you to design your degree around your career aspirations and interests.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

BRISBANE

15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

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Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

On completing a Master of Management for Engineers, you will be qualified to manage engineering projects in industry and government. The acquired knowledge and developed skills may also be applied to areas other than engineering.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units16 units

BUSN20017

Effective Business Communications

HRMT20024

Managing Human Resources

MGMT20144

Management and Business Context

MRKT20052

Marketing Management and Digital Communications

PPMP20007

Project Management Concepts

PPMP20008

Initiating and Planning Projects

PPMP20009

Leading Lean Projects

PPMP20010

Executing and Closing Projects

BUSN20020

Business Internship

Work Integrated Learning. A 12-credit point unit requiring up to 320 hours of internship placement with a host organisation. Must be undertaken in the final trimester of your course.

BUSN20021

Work Integrated Learning Business Research Project

FINC20018

Managerial Finance

HRMT20025

International Human Resource Management

HRMT20028

Organisational Change Management

MGMT20134

Business Ethics and Sustainability

MRKT20057

Global Marketing in the Digital Era

PPMP20012

Portfolio and Program Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units do I need to complete for the Master of Management for Engineers?

You must complete 16 units (96 credits) in total, consisting of 14 core units and 2 elective units chosen from a pool of management-related units.

Can I study this course online or do I need to attend campus?

The Master of Management for Engineers is available both online and on campus, offering flexible study options to suit your circumstances.

What is the Business Internship unit and how does it work?

The Business Internship (BUSN20020) is a 12-credit point elective unit that requires you to attend up to 320 hours of internship placement with a host organisation. The normal placement involves 4 days per week for 10 consecutive weeks. You will undertake an applied research project based on a particular issue within your host organisation and attend some on-campus classes. You must undertake this unit in the final trimester of your course.

What is the indicative first-year fee for this course?

The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $31,980 (2025 Indicative). This is the approximate cost of enrolling for one full-time academic year and should be used as a guide only, as actual fees may vary depending on the units you select and your study load.

Am I eligible for any government financial assistance to help pay my tuition fees?

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Engineering ManagerProject ManagerProgram ManagerConstruction ManagerOperations Manager

Key Skills

Engineering project planning, scheduling, and deliveryStrategic business planning and organisational leadershipFinancial management, budgeting, and cost controlHuman resource management and team leadershipRisk identification, assessment, and mitigation

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