Queensland University of Technology
Master of Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Create analytical tools and methods aimed at enhancing efficiency in both manufacturing and service organizations.
Course overview
This program is perfect for practising engineers seeking to enhance their management qualifications alongside advanced engineering skills and knowledge. Students will develop analytical tools and methods to improve efficiency in both manufacturing and service organisations. The curriculum covers key topics such as quality control, organisational infrastructure management and decision support system development. Additionally, participants will explore concepts of innovation, integration and continuous improvement, equipping them to bolster their organisation's competitive advantage. This course is also available for international students as part of their academic journey—the combined master's packages allow you to complete two master's degrees in two years.
Students acquire knowledge of a range of strategies and practices used in an organisation to identify, create, represent, distribute and enable the adoption of insights and experiences. These practices focus on organisational objectives such as competitive advantage, innovation, the sharing of lessons learned, integration and continuous organisational improvement.
Key facts
July, 2026
What will you study
To graduate with a Master of Engineering Management, you are required to complete 96 credit points (eight units) consisting of:
60 credit points of core engineering management postgraduate units, including advanced research skills and research-based project units, a professional practice unit and an advanced discipline unit. Plus, 36 credit points for advanced discipline and management units are to be selected from a list of options.
Core units
Complete the following core units:
- Total Quality Management
- Project 1
- Research Methods for Engineers
- Project Management Principles
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Project 2
Electives
Students must complete two from the following Engineering Management Option Units:
- International Logistics Management
- Engineering Knowledge Management
- Asset and Facility Management
- Safety and Environmental Management
- Data Analytics and Optimisation
- Coaching for Leadership Development
- Consulting and Change Management
- Managing Project Teams
Entry requirements
You must have a recognised four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor's or bachelor's honours degree in engineering with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course. QUT call this 'advanced standing'. That means you might not have to complete all the units in your course structure. You may be able to graduate sooner. Exemptions are assessed individually – talk to QUT's Course Consultant for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Master of Engineering Management enables graduates to become specialist engineering managers in their chosen professional field, particularly as leaders and managers of engineering processes. Graduates can also apply the skills and knowledge they have gained to diversify their capabilities across a broader range of engineering disciplines.
Graduates will be capable of undertaking management-level roles in operations management, quality control management, logistics, supply chain management and other specialised engineering fields.
Possible career options for graduates include:
- Infrastructure Management
- Logistics Analyst
- Manufacturing Management
- Operations Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $33,600 (Domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.