Introduction
Degree overview
UniSA is rated well above world-class for research in engineering1.
Undertake a thesis or research project in your area of interest with possible opportunities to work on an industry-related project.
Specialise in Engineering Management focusing on automation, operations, resource planning, quality, and supply chain and project management.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Snapshot
In the Master of Engineering Management, you will learn the latest theories related to engineering management and apply them to the core areas such as project management, supply chain management, operation management and resource management. You’ll also be immersed in practical industry operation procedures to suit becoming an engineering manager as a future career path.
In addition, as a part of your study, you will develop research skills and use these skills to produce a minor thesis, by working on a topic of your own interest or a possible industry-related project.
If you decide to exit this degree having completed the first four courses, you will receive the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Engineering Management). If you have completed the first eight courses, you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management).
What you'll learn
In your first year of study, you’ll learn about managing the operations of an engineering organisation. Through a choice of core and elective courses, you can study quality management, intelligent production systems, leadership robotics and automation, procurement and energy management.
In your second year, you’ll explore the strategic management of engineering operations. This includes supply chain, enterprise resource, operation management, lean six sigma, project planning and control, and a minor thesis component.
Key to this degree is the development and application of research methods and skills. These will be invaluable when you begin work on your Research Project or Minor Thesis in the second year with a topic of your own interest or possible industry-related project.
Why Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
The Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) programme provides engineering management skills for future leaders in the industrial engineering sectors, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to strive in the ever-competitive global market. The programme teaches essential principles and advanced practical skills in all core areas of engineering management covering operation management, project management, total quality management, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, lean six sigma, engineering economic analysis and production management.
In addition, this master degree closely aligns learning to professional practice. You will apply the theory and skills you develop to a practical industry project in your own area of interest, or to a minor thesis related to a UniSA research institution affiliated with engineering.
Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, experience-based learning, and contemporary facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of the modern enterprise. Learning is supported by world-class engineering research and industry experience to help advance your expertise and career opportunities.
Real-world connections
UniSA collaborates with over 2,500 companies worldwide – we offer our students plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience and make industry connections.
We also have very strong research concentrations that provide a dynamic learning and research base for students. All have excellent facilities, with world-renowned links and associations.
We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.
Your career
There is a wide range of career options for highly qualified engineers and project managers, with employment opportunities in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government. You could consider:
energy manager: monitoring and reducing energy usage; understanding where and how energy is used; highlight energy reduction across the business, projects, and work sites.
engineering operations manager: supervising and leading teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians who work on projects; overseeing production and quality control; directing operations, testing and maintenance; planning and scheduling, client consulting, budgetary responsibilities.
quality assurance manager: working with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and to monitor these against agreed targets; writing management and technical reports; determining training needs; promoting change and improvement in performance and quality.
business development engineer: developing and maintaining excellent client relationships; working with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; proposing business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, meeting business revenue targets.
You could also continue with a PhD through one of our dynamic research concentrations.
