2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Engineering Management | 2017

This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.

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 Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Core Subjects
ENGG950 Innovation and Design 6 Autumn
ENGG954 Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists 6 Autumn
ENGG939 Engineering Logistics 6 Spring
ENGG951 Engineering Project Management 6 Spring
ENGG953 Modelling of Engineering Management Systems 6 Spring
ENGG956 Financial Management for Engineered Assets 6 Spring
Elective Subjects
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals 6 Autumn
ENGG961 Systems Reliability Engineering 6 Autumn
ISIT901 Information Systems and Strategy 6 Autumn
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management 6 Autumn
ENGG960 Maintenance Requirement Analysis 6 Spring
CIVL958 Construction Management 6 Spring
MARK904 Marketing for Strategic Decisions 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT903 Leading in Contemporary Organisations 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT915 Management of Change 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT969 Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT978 Cross Cultural Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 908 Supply Chain Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT963 Management of Workplace Health and Safety 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
ENGG937 Special Topic in Engineering Management 6 Not offered in this year
MARK922 Marketing Management 6 Not offered in this year
MGNT911 Organisational Behaviour 6 Not offered in this year
MGNT940 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 6 Not offered in this year
MGNT941 Small Business Management 6 Not offered in this year
OPS 950 Quality in Management 6 Not offered in this year

* 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: 8 October, 2016