RMIT University

Master of Engineering (Management)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Learn how to develop a commercial proposal to win a major project, design a strategic business plan to improve organisational productivity and enhance competitive advantage in a rapidly changing technological environment.

Course overview

The Master of Engineering (Management) degree prepares you to become an engineering manager or director in an engineering or technology-based company by exploring real-world issues, problems and opportunities, such as risk and feasibility studies, environmental management systems and international issues – and contextualising it all with contemporary management techniques.

  • Managing innovation and change management
  • Agile management and adaptive leadership
  • Development of customer-oriented organisations
  • Effective problem solving
  • Technology management
  • Challenging established practices and norms
  • Strategy development for national and global markets
  • Business model development for organisational growth

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

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,920
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 96 credit points (eight courses or subjects) per year.

From $592.25 (CSP)
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Up to $17,399. You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate. It is based on a full-time study load of 96 credit points (eight courses or subjects) per year.
Campus
Bundoora
Melbourne CBD
Intake
July, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To earn the Master of Engineering (Management) degree, students must complete 192 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth 12 credit points.

At RMIT University, the terms “course” and “courses” may also be used to refer to individual “subjects” or units of study.

Year One of the Program

Complete the following seven courses:

  • Building Quality Organisations and Leadership
  • Sustainable Engineering Systems and Environment
  • Management of Technology
  • System Engineering Principles
  • Integrated Logistics Support Management
  • Risk Management and Feasibility
  • Engineering Economic Strategy

Choose one of the following courses:

  • International Engineering Management
  • Performance Management Foundations
  • Logistics Engineering and Systems
  • Professional Experience Postgraduate
Year Two of the Program

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: engineering, technology, business or science with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0. Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least three years of relevant industry experience.
  • Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).
  • Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

English language requirements

You must meet the university's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more details.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

As a graduate of this program:

  • You will have developed the ability to describe, investigate and analyse complex engineering systems using systems thinking and modelling, enabling you to identify and assess the risks and impacts of engineering activities.
  • You will be able to develop innovative solutions to industry challenges, anticipating the consequences of action or inaction, and operate within an appropriate hazard and risk framework.
  • You will also be able to articulate the relevance of natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences that underpin this discipline.
  • You will have the skills and competence to initiate, plan, lead and manage engineering activities, projects and teams.
  • You will understand the scopes, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice and develop the ability to communicate your goals and outcomes to a diverse range of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Career outcomes

Fees and CSP

Estimated fee in 2026: From $4,738 to $17,399 (Commonwealth Supported Place).

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $39,360 (domestic full-fee paying place).

Additional expenses:

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026.
  • Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of courses or subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses or subjects.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate programs.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per subject you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.