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Master of Engineering Management

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Engineering Management

Abbreviation:

MEngMgmt

UOW Course Code:

1506

CRICOS Code:

051350M

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Master of Engineering Management provides a strong grounding in modern management thinking that is applicable to the engineering and manufacturing industries. Graduates will be able to work in teams and with managers from other disciplines, including finance, human resources and management. They will be well equipped to advance their careers into senior managerial positions.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Engineering Management will be able to:

  1. Integrate specialist knowledge and methods in engineering with effective management and technology strategies to plan and implement engineering projects.
  2. Research and synthesise key information, and apply expert judgement in project management design, planning and implementation.
  3. Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences.
  4. Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of engineering management and project management and keep pace with innovations, techniques, industry trends and standards.
  5. Work as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards. 

Course Structure

Students are required to complete the six core subjects and two electives.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Core Subjects
ENGG939Engineering Logistics6Spring
ENGG950Innovation and Design6Autumn
ENGG951Engineering Project Management6Spring
ENGG953Modelling of Engineering Management Systems6Spring
ENGG954Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists6Autumn
ENGG956Financial Management for Engineered Assets6Spring
Elective Subjects
CIVL958Construction Management6Spring
ENGG937Special Topic in Engineering Management6Spring
ENGG941Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals6Autumn
ENGG960Maintenance Requirement Analysis6Spring
ENGG961Systems Reliability Engineering 6Autumn
ISIT901Information Systems and Strategy6Spring
ISIT917Business Intelligence6Autumn
MARK922Marketing Management*6Not offered in 2016
MARK904Marketing for Strategic Decisions6Trimester 2
MGNT903Leading in Contemporary Organisations Trimester 2
MGNT911Organisational Behaviour*6Not offered in 2016
MGNT915Management of Change*6Trimester 1, Trimester 3
MGNT940Innovation and Entrepreneurship*6Not offered in 2016
MGNT941Small Business Management*6Not offered in 2016
MGNT963Management of Workplace Health and Safety*6Trimester 2
MGNT969Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection*6Trimester 1, Trimester 2
MGNT978Cross Cultural Management*6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 908Supply Chain Management6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 950Quality in Management6Trimester 1, Trimester 3

* Subjects may require prior knowledge. Students should not enrol in these subjects without consultation and approval of the lecturer(s) concerned.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 24 March, 2016