Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Postgraduate
2025
On-campus
Applicants to the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) program are required to have one of the following:
A Bachelor Degree in engineering, science or technology from a recognised higher education institution
OR
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in engineering from a recognised higher education institution
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
In the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) program, you will learn the latest essential and professional skills and knowledge in engineering management and apply them to practical cases in industry, covering project management, supply chain management, quality management, operation management and resource management. You will also be immersed in practical industry operation procedures to suit becoming an engineering manager as a future career path.
In addition, as a part of your study, you will develop research skills and use these skills to produce a minor thesis, by working on a research project with a topic of your own interest or a possible industry-related project.
If, for any reason you cannot continue your study and you decide to exit this degree having completed the four courses in the first year of the program, you may be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Engineering Management). If you have completed eight courses in the first year of the program, you may be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management).
On-campus teaching for this program is based at the Mawson Lakes campus. Only 20 minutes from the city centre with easy parking. The Mawson Lakes campus is also accessible by bus and train with the Mawson Lakes train station only a short walk.
In the first year of the program students gain an appreciation of various operational aspects of managing the operations of an engineering organisation. This includes studies in areas such as total quality management, research data analysis, principles of project management, engineering economic analysis, sustainable development and design practice, intelligent production systems, and leadership with elective courses in energy and society, robotics and automation and human resource management, strategic procurement and others.
In the second year of the program students undertake more advanced studies which emphasise the strategic management of engineering operations. This includes consideration of issues relating to supply chain management, resource management, project planning and control, and operation management. The program provides an integrative management of these various strategic aspects of engineering operations.
Key to this degree is the development and application of research methods and skills. These will be invaluable when you begin work on your Research Project in the second year with a topic of your own interest or possible industry-related project.
UniSA is one of Australia’s leading universities for Engineering research and our research is rated well above world-class1.
The Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) program provides engineering management skills for future leaders in the industrial engineering sectors, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to strive in the ever-competitive global market. The program teaches essential principles and advanced practical skills in all core areas of engineering management covering operation management, project management, total quality management, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, leadership, engineering economic analysis and production management.
In addition, this master degree closely aligns learning to professional practice. You will apply the theory and skills you develop to a practical industry project in your own area of interest, or to a research project related to a UniSA research institution affiliated with engineering.
Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, practice-based learning and contemporary facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of modern enterprise. Learning is supported by world-class engineering research and practical industry examples to help advance your expertise and career opportunities in engineering management.
1 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
There are a wide range of career options for highly qualified engineers and project managers, with employment opportunities in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government. You could consider:
You could also continue with a PhD through one of our dynamic research concentrations.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
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Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
My diverse research interests include machine vision systems and digital image processing, discrete-event systems, engineering management, supply chain management, robotics and automation. I have published over 100 international journal and conference papers.
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The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be guaranteed equal consideration is generally in very late November or early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers. More competitive degrees may not make any offers after the main offer round. Find more information on the Key Dates section of the SATAC website, but you can also call the Future Student Enquiries team for more information on 08 8302 376.
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