Master - Engineering Management

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Management program at UHE equips graduates with advanced knowledge in engineering management, integrating engineering, business, and management disciplines. The program emphasizes ethical conduct, problem-solving, and design management skills, preparing graduates for careers in engineering management, project management, and other related fields. The program comprises 15 subjects over 4 semesters, with a focus on strategic management, project management, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Engineering Management program at UHE provides graduates with advanced knowledge of engineering management through the integration of engineering, business, and management disciplines within the context of project management and contemporary engineering practice.
The program places a strong emphasis on ethical conduct and professional accountability in the field of engineering and engineering management.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess advanced knowledge of engineering management, demonstrate ethical conduct and professional accountability, develop problem-solving and design management skills, cultivate professional and personal attributes, acquire research skills, and enhance their self-management abilities.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers strategic management, project management, sustainable development and design practices, systems engineering for engineering management, entrepreneurship and innovation, risk management, and engineering quality management.
• Structure: The MEM program comprises 4 semesters, with a total of 15 subjects.
Students must complete 160 credit points (40 CP per semester) to qualify for the MEM award. It includes the following subjects:
• Year 1, Semester 1: ENG4001.10 Professional Development for Engineering Management, ENG4002.10 Managing People and Organizations, ENG4003.10 Business Analysis and Decision Making, ENG4004.10 Project Management
• Year 1, Semester 2: ENG4006.10 Strategic Management, ENG4007.10 Sustainable Development and Design Practices, ENG4008.10 Systems Engineering for Engineering Management, ENG4009.10 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Year 2, Semester 1: ENG4010.10 Risk Management, ENG4011.10 Research/Capstone Project Preparation, ENG4013.10 Engineering Quality Management, ENG Elective
• Year 2, Semester 2: ENG4012.10 Supply Chain Management, ENG4014.10 Construction Management, ENG4015.20 Capstone Project, ENG Elective

Assessment:

• Methods: A variety of assessment methods are employed, considering the AQF Level.
• Criteria: Subjects are assessed by criteria-referenced scoring to indicative grades subject to moderation:
• Fail (F: 0-49%)
• Pass (P: 50-64%)
• Credit (65-74%)
• Distinction (75-84%)
• High Distinction (85-100%)
• Specific Assessments:
• 10CP subjects typically require progressive submission of three or more assignments.
• 20CP Capstone Project subject requires three assessments, including submission of comprehensive project documentation.
• Project group subjects are assessed by combined individual and group achievement scores.
Individual achievement is assessed by continuous observed performance and participation throughout production. Group achievement is assessed at the completed project screening stage, with all credited crew receiving the same component score.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates may pursue careers as engineering manager, project manager, construction manager, commercial manager, supply change manager, quality control manager, operations manager, or design manager.
• Opportunities: Employment opportunities exist in the private, public, and government sectors of the engineering industry across Australia and overseas.