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Master of Engineering Management La Trobe University
Introduction
Lead the way in engineering management.
Digital technologies are transforming the ways engineering and construction companies operate. From robotics on building sites to virtual and augmented reality employed during project planning, businesses need engineering managers with the latest technological skills and experience.
La Trobe's Master of Engineering Management will develop your commercial acumen and help you set yourself apart. You'll undertake specialist subjects in management, innovation and sustainability – all designed for engineers. Back up your specialist skills with a strong foundation in business, so you can confidently address issues relating to marketing, finance, organisational behaviour, and the analysis of business data.
In your second year, you'll discover advanced subjects in risk and cost, project management, strategic management and computer-aided engineering. You'll also advance your knowledge in an engineering specialisation – choose from 12 disciplines.
Learn from experts in both engineering and management. Graduate ready to advance your career as a leader and manager in your field.
Key features
- Study at an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Learn from one of the top four business and economics research universities in Victoria.*
- You can choose to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management after your first year.
*Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Program Outcome
You'll learn:
- Advanced engineering management
Develop specialist skills in project management, innovation, risk and cost engineering, environmental sustainability, marketing, finance and more. - Business acumen
Learn how to lead and develop organisations, teams and individuals, interpret and develop financial documents and take a strategic approach to management decisions. - Environmental sustainability practices
Understand Australian industry best practices so you can lead engineers to create a more sustainable future. - Specialist engineering skills
Get the latest knowledge with specialist electives from 12 engineering disciplines and take it back into your practice.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Career Opportunities
Rapid technological change is driving the need for engineering managers with a blend of technical knowledge, soft skills and commercial acumen. You could find employment in a range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, geotechnical, government and construction. You could be a:
- Engineering project manager
Take a leading role in engineering projects. Plan, monitor and deliver across all elements of projects, including budgets, human resources, setting objectives and reporting. - Senior engineering management consultant
Apply industry knowledge and technical expertise to solve engineering problems or improve existing processes and systems. - Engineering development manager
Plan, direct and coordinate all activities related to engineering development and manage the activities of the development team.
Salaries for engineering managers in Australia range from an average of $134 000 to upwards of $193 000.*
*Payscale, 2021, Average Engineering Manager Salary in Australia
Curriculum
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure.
To qualify for the award of Master of Engineering Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points
including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Year 2
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points
including:
- 15 credit points from chosen Capstone
- 75 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Studying overseas can offer you a range of exciting opportunities.
But it’s important you’re prepared for the costs involved. You’ll need to manage tuition fees and costs of living, as well as other potential expenses associated with the overseas study. Here’s the good news: we offer a wide range of scholarships that can help you out.
Scholarships
International study is a big decision, especially when the future can look a little uncertain. So we’ve designed our range of scholarships to give you the support you need in a changing world. Our generous scholarships mean you can access financial support to study with us. From tuition fee reductions to cash grants, these scholarships recognise your achievements and reward your commitment to your future. We’ve increased the range and amount of scholarships we offer, so whether you’re interested in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research, there’s a La Trobe scholarship for you.
La Trobe International scholarships
La Trobe International Scholarships reward your academic excellence by offering up to a 25 per cent reduction on tuition fees for the normal duration of your course.
Destination Australia scholarships
This Australian Government initiative supports new international students to study in regional Australia and is worth up to AU$ 15,000 per year.
Regional Scholarship
If you study at one of our regional campuses, you could be eligible for a one-off payment of AU$ 5,000, which will be deducted from your first-semester tuition fees.
Regional Victoria Experience Bursary
This is a top-up bursary for a prospective international student who is willing to undertake an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in our Regional campuses.
Postgraduate research scholarships
We offer a range of postgraduate research scholarships.
ELICOS Scholarship
International students undertaking an English for Further Studies (ELICOS) course with La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) followed by an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at La Trobe University.
Sponsorships
As well as our scholarships, some international students can be sponsored by overseas governments, organisations or companies.