Master of Management (Engineering)

DURATION: 2 years full time

ENTRY POINTS: February/July/November

LOCATION: Sydney, Rockhampton

CQUniversity’s Master of Management (Engineering) recognises the knowledge and skills already developed by engineers and expands their competencies further so they can evaluate, plan and manage in the areas of human resources, including people, work, employment and organisation. This program is ideal for engineers seeking professional development or who want to enhance their career opportunities and improve employability. It has a focus on management and business, but in an engineering environment. The courses in the program focus on the management of engineering projects, with an emphasis on human resources and strategy.

This program will help you identify and apply appropriate solutions to the management of projects including leadership, management, governance, project management, systems theory and strategic integration. An advantage of studying at CQUniversity is the involvement of professionals from other disciplines (management, business, marketing, accountancy, etc) who use real-world engineering examples as part of their teaching strategies.

Within this program you will study nine core courses in a range of management areas, including law for management, organisational finance, people, work and organisations, and managing the employment relationship. You will also have the flexibility of choosing three courses from any other area offered within the university, allowing you to design your degree around your career aspirations and interests.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand.

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations.

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage - a business degree may help get you there.

Why Study Master of Management (Engineering) at CQUni

CQUniversity’s postgraduate business programs are designed to expand and build on your existing expertise and skills, in turn equipping you with everything you need to advance your career or shift it in a new direction.

Prerequisites

Entry Requirements for the Master of Management (Engineering) include:

• A three-year engineering technology undergraduate degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent overseas qualification.

Career Opportunities

On completing a Master of Management (Engineering), you will be qualified to manage engineering projects in industry and government.  The acquired knowledge and developed skills may also be applied to areas other than engineering.

Program Structure

You are required to complete 12 courses (96 credit points) including:

• nine compulsory core courses
• three electives from any CQUniversity postgraduate course adding up to 24 credit points, provided prerequisites have been met.
  

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