Master of Engineering (Management)

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You'll develop skills and expertise in a broad range of engineering management practices.

Through this program, you’ll gain important strengths such as:

• thinking strategically
• addressing problems from a new point of view
• challenging established practices and norms
• developing innovative approaches
• understanding how to manage an ever-changing technology base
• developing a systems approach to a problem and/or opportunity definition

You’ll be exposed to real-world issues in the areas of:

• risk and feasibility
• managing innovation
• developing systems thinking approaches
• quality management
• environmental management systems
• cleaner production
• strategic planning
• financial management
• performance management
• international issues
• technology management

Details

How you will learn - Campus (face-to-face) mode (study plan MC226)

Your learning experience will contain a broad mix of study modes including lectures, presentation seminars, tutorials and written assignments. Lectures and tutorials are typically delivered in the evenings throughout each semester with occasional weekend workshops.

Active engagement in class discussions is strongly encouraged, along with small group-based activities.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

During this program you'll:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice.
• interact with industry and the community when undertaking these activities.
• complete these activities in real or simulated work contexts or situations.

How you will learn - Distance education mode (study plan MC226DE)

You will connect to the lectures, presentation seminars, tutorials together with the face-to-face mode students via a collaborative system on Canvas, the RMIT Learning System. You can join a group of students in the class in written assignments. Lectures and tutorials are typically delivered in the evenings throughout each semester with occasional weekend workshops.

Active engagement in class discussions is strongly encouraged. You can raise a hand in the collaborative learning environment.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

During this program you'll:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice.
• interact with industry and the community when undertaking these activities.
• complete these activities in real or simulated work contexts or situations.

How you will learn - 100% Online mode (study plan MC226KP16)

Your learning experience will be purely online over a 6 weeks study period. Learning materials have been organised in modules that you will study every week in the period. No lecture is required. You will join collaborative study sessions once every week both as a class and if necessary, separate discussion room in your group in the collaborative session. Collaborative study sessions are typically delivered in the evenings throughout the study period with occasional additional sessions individual organised with the tutor. Written assignments are done either individually or by the group.

Active engagement in collaborative study discussions is strongly encouraged. You can participate in a written discussion forum at other times.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

During this program you'll:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice.
• interact with industry and the community when undertaking these activities.
• complete these activities in real or simulated work contexts or situations.

Industry connections

Industry plays a vital role in the development, delivery and assessment of the program through membership of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC), which comprises industry representatives, academic staff and alumni.

Multiple campuses

Most projects in the Master's Research Project course are based at the Melbourne city campus. Some projects, for example, with laboratory activities, may require travel to the Bundoora campus. Industry-based projects can be done in the industry with an agreed arrangement between the project supervisor, the company and the student.

Study mode

This program is available:

• on-campus, offering up to two intakes a year.
• via distance education, offering up to two intakes a year at the same time as the on-campus intake.
• in a 100% online delivery mode, offering up to 6 intake periods a year.

Note: 100% online programs do not provide access to Australian student visas.

Electives and program structure

The Master of Engineering (Management) consists of 192 credit points. After completing 48 credit points of study for four of seven specified core courses, you may exit with a graduate certificate. After completing 96 credit points of study for eight of the nine specified core courses, you may exit with a graduate diploma.

Once exited the program, you can re-apply to the Master of Engineering (Management) program. Credit points gained in the graduate certificate or graduate diploma qualifications will be considered for recognition of prior learning, subject to learning requirements in the Master program at the time of re-application.

In this program, you will study the following areas:

• technology management
• environmental management
• performance management
• risk management
• engineering economic strategy
• international engineering management
• project management
• quality management
• logistics systems
• systems engineering

Specialisations in a few of the above areas are possible through your final year research project courses.

In this program, you'll undertake specific courses that focus on work-integrated learning (WIL). You'll be assessed on professional work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in industry or research. The Master's Research Project involves WIL through an industry relevant project or through a research-intensive project.

MC226 is relevant to students studying on-campus.

MC226DE is relevant to students studying through distance education.

MC226KP16 is relevant to students studying 100% online.

You can mix study modes to accumulate 192 credit points. All study modes lead to the same award of Master of Engineering (Management).

Career

Many engineers move into positions of management within organisations. This postgraduate qualification will give you the required knowledge to manage large engineering projects.

Graduates will be equipped to take on management responsibilities in engineering and technology-based enterprises and organisations.

Admissions

You must have successfully completed:

• An Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, technology, business or science with any business discipline and a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent. You may also be eligible for entry if you have a GPA below 2.5 (out of 4.0) and at least two years' current, relevant, work experience in the industry.
  OR
• An Australian Master of Engineering, Master of Business or PhD in engineering or business disciplines, or equivalent.
• International qualifications are assessed for parity to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Exemptions

• Some applicants may be eligible for exemptions. Approved exemptions may change the duration of their study in the program.

Fees

Entry for this program is primarily through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs).

Government financial assistance is available to eligible students regardless of the type of place you enrol in.

2019 indicative fees

• Commonwealth supported places (CSP) range from AU$6,566 to AU$10,958*
• Full-fee places: AU$31,680*

*Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Additional expenses

• Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$303 maximum fee for 2019.
• Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Study online

• 2019 full-fee: AU$3,960 per 12 credit point course

Study on campus

Entry for this program is primarily through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs).

Government financial assistance is available to eligible students regardless of the type of place you enrol in.

Scholarships

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.