Course Overview

About This Course

Take the next step in your engineering career and learn how to design and optimise complex systems that power modern industry. This course is ideal if you're ready to move beyond technical execution and into roles where you can improve performance, enhance productivity and influence how organisations operate. Industrial engineers integrate engineering principles, data analytics and decision-making to improve the performance of complex systems. On this course, you'll develop the expertise to analyse systems, streamline operations and solve real-world challenges across areas such as manufacturing, logistics and supply chains. With a strong focus on advanced modelling and optimisation, you'll learn how to turn data into practical and measurable outcomes. This course opens up career opportunities across sectors such as energy, transport, manufacturing and finance. Whether you're aiming to step into a specialist engineering role or progress into project, operations or systems management, you'll graduate with the skills to lead system improvements and deliver operational impact.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A recognised bachelor degree in science or engineering
Achieved competency in mathematics or a related discipline to the level of second year tertiary study
English language requirement: IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 6.0, with minimum scores of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening
Other accepted English tests or qualifications may be considered — check the English language requirements page for details

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course opens up career opportunities across sectors such as energy, transport, manufacturing and finance. Whether you're aiming to step into a specialist engineering role or progress into project, operations or systems management, you'll graduate with the skills to lead system improvements and deliver operational impact.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the entry requirements for the Master of Science (Industrial Engineering) at Curtin University?

To be eligible, you need a recognised bachelor degree in science or engineering and must have achieved competency in mathematics or a related discipline to the level of second year tertiary study. You must also meet Curtin's English language requirements, including an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0.

How long does the Master of Science (Industrial Engineering) take to complete?

The course takes 2 years to complete if studied full-time at Curtin Perth.

What are the indicative fees for this course?

The 2026 domestic indicative first-year fee is $33,008, based on a full-time study load of 200 credit points. This is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place, meaning it is not Commonwealth supported, though students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance. Fees are indicative only and do not include administrative, incidental fees, or textbook costs.

When can I apply and what are the intake dates?

The course is available with Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes at Curtin Perth. For the 2026 academic year, Semester 2 applications are open with a closing date of 5 July 2026, and Semester 1 2027 applications are open until 28 January 2027. Applications are submitted directly to Curtin via their online applications portal.

Can I receive credit for prior study or professional experience?

Yes, you may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Specific details about CRL for this course can be found on the Curtin Handbook.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

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 $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

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Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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