University of Wollongong
Master of Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Blends technical expertise with strategic leadership, equipping engineers with the skills to drive innovation and efficiency in complex industrial environments.
Course overview
The Master of Engineering Management is a professional degree for engineers who see their careers progressing into management—including senior management positions. The degree provides a strong grounding in modern management thinking, applicable to engineering industries.
The degree is offered in conjunction with Sydney Business School, UOW, to ensure the most modern management thinking accompanies the professional, technical and environmental aspects of engineering projects.
You will complete the following five core subjects: engineering logistics, engineering, project management, modelling of engineering management systems, strategic management for engineers and technologists, and financial management for engineered assets.
Key facts
27th July, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Engineering Management requires the successful completion of 48 credit points consisting of:
- 18 credit points of core Engineering subjects, plus
Either:
- 30 credit points of subjects listed in the No Specialisation Option below.
- 30 credit points from the Asset Management Specialisation.
Note: MGNT subjects are only available in Trimester mode and have key dates that differ from Semester mode. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is valued at six credit points.
Complete the following three common core subjects:
- Modelling of Engineering Management Systems
- Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists
- Financial Management for Engineered Assets
Entry Requirements
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
English Language Requirements
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
Accepted international test results include:
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- PTE
- Cambridge
- OET for specific health-related courses
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this course will be able to:
- Integrate specialist knowledge and methods in engineering with effective management and technology strategies to plan and implement engineering projects.
- Research and synthesise key information and apply expert judgement in project management design, planning and implementation.
- Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of engineering management and project management and keep pace with innovations, techniques, industry trends and standards.
- Work as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Career Outcomes
Possible career opportunities include:
- Business Analyst
- Information Systems Specialist
- IT Application Analyst
- IT Support
- Security Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Web Developer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Tuition fees in 2026: (domestic full-fee paying place)
- Session fee: $18,327
- Total course tuition fee: $36,654
Session fees are for one session per year, as shown. The total course tuition fees shown are indicative and based on the normal course length and progression.
UOW Subsidised Fees (USF)
Total indicative course tuition fee in 2026: $25,658
To make postgraduate study more affordable, where a Commonwealth-supported place is not available, UOW is offering eligible domestic students who start their studies in 2026 a subsidised fee reduction designed to support them in upskilling and progressing their careers.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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.