University of Technology Sydney
Master of Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced engineering management capabilities in project leadership, risk assessment, decision-making and technical operations through postgraduate coursework and an independent engineering project.
Course overview
Strengthen your management and leadership capabilities with the Master of Engineering Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for engineers, technical specialists and professionals seeking to develop their expertise in managing engineering activities, this postgraduate qualification examines the relationship between engineering, technology and organisational management. The course explores approaches to coordinating technical operations, managing resources and responding to complex professional challenges.
Develop an understanding of engineering project management, systems thinking, risk assessment and professional decision-making. You'll explore management principles alongside the technical, economic, social and environmental considerations involved in engineering operations. Through coursework, seminars and collaborative activities, you'll develop analytical, communication and problem-solving capabilities and apply your knowledge through an independent engineering project.
The 72-credit-point qualification combines professional engineering management study with approved major and elective subjects and a compulsory project component. Delivered on the city campus, the course can be completed in one-and-a-half years full time or three years part time. Eligible students receiving recognition of prior learning may be able to complete the course in one year full time, depending on their previous qualifications and approved exemptions.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course requires completion of 72 credit points, comprising professional engineering management subjects, major and elective study and an independent engineering graduate project.
Professional engineering management
Study approved subjects in areas including:
- Managing Projects
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Risk Management in Engineering
- Systems Engineering for Managers
- Advanced Project Management
Major and elective study
Complete the approved engineering management major and elective requirements.
Engineering project
The project component consists of a preparatory subject followed by an independent engineering project. These must be undertaken in successive sessions, typically during the final two sessions of study.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Engineering Management, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completed Australian master's or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent.
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, with at least 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may consider the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management, subject to its admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide:
- Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Additional documentation requested during the application assessment.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management will develop the ability to:
- Engage with diverse stakeholders and evaluate complex engineering management requirements.
- Apply design thinking, decision-making methodologies and leadership practices to management challenges.
- Evaluate operational, environmental, financial, safety and sustainability considerations in engineering decisions.
- Research and apply management principles across business, organisational, project and quality management.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively when coordinating multidisciplinary teams and projects.
- Exercise ethical professional judgement, reflect on professional practice and engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Career outcomes
The Master of Engineering Management supports professional development for engineers, technical specialists and professionals seeking management and leadership responsibilities in engineering environments.
Graduates may apply their knowledge to engineering projects, technical operations, resource management and multidisciplinary teams, depending on their qualifications and professional experience.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,201
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $41,610
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $63,247
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
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.