Adelaide University
Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Ensure engineering projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget by blending technical knowledge with management expertise.
Course overview
Designed to challenge and extend your knowledge, the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) will take your engineering management career to the next level.
Study advanced courses in engineering economic analysis, total quality management, enterprise resource planning, operations and supply chain management. Core courses in engineering management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.
Discover a wide range of electives, giving you the freedom to tailor your studies to specific interests and career goals. Choose from strategic decision making, intelligent production systems, leadership and communications and industry 4.0 - broadening your skillset in a variety of disciplines.
Explore more than theory – put your skills into practice. Participate in up to 450 hours of professional experience placements, putting you at the forefront of the industry. You’ll also complete both a capstone design project and a major research project, honing your skillset in engineering concepts and theories.
Key features
- Build on your skills by completing advanced courses in engineering economic analysis, enterprise resource planning, operations, supply chain management and more.
- Choose specialised elective courses aligned to areas of interest and career goals.
- Gain skills in project management through courses in engineering management and data analytics.
- Develop your research skills through capstone design and research projects.
- Collaborate with industry in up to 450 hours of professional placements.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Mawson Lakes Campus
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 66 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for all work-integrated learning.
- 18 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 66 units for all of the following:
- Professional Engineering Management
- Engineering Data Analytics
- Total Quality Management
- Engineering Economic Analysis
- Engineering Systems Design Project
- Operations Management
- Master's Engineering Research Project A
- Master's Engineering Research Project B (12 units)
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation or a related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent or a graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from any discipline from a recognised higher education institution, PLUS at least three years relevant work experience that includes relevant project experience in a field related to engineering, science or technology; OR
- A completed associate degree (AQF level 6) in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution, PLUS at least 5 years relevant work experience that includes project experience in a field related to engineering, science or technology.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Throughout your degree, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge facilities across both campus locations to enhance your overall learning experience.
Career outcomes
You could leverage real-time data monitoring and performance metrics to track project progress, anticipate potential risks and optimise team processes. Maybe you’ll specialise in resilience and risk management, implementing practices to mitigate risks like supply chain disruptions to business continuity. Or perhaps you’ll lead diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a more equitable organisational culture, where everyone belongs and can thrive.
Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Aerospace and Defence
- Automotive and Transportation
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Consulting and Engineering Services
- Consumer Electronics and Appliances
- Energy and Utilities
- Environment and Sustainability
- Financial Services
- Government and Public Sector
- Healthcare and Medical Technology
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
- Technology and Software Development
- Telecommunications and Networkingmunications and Networking
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.