Engineering management brings together the technological problem-solving ability of engineering with the organisational, administrative and planning abilities of management to oversee the operational performance of complex engineering-focused businesses.

Designed for engineers who are looking to formalise their project management credentials, this degree will bridge the gap between the field of engineering and the field of business management. It will unlock your technical and general management potential, and will enable you to take the next step towards business leadership. You’ll gain the skills you’ll need to apply innovative business management practices to your technical engineering knowledge so that you can identify opportunities to grow your business through strategic approaches to project management, supply chain management, business leadership and human resources management.

Key Features

• You’ll learn to synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge from engineering, business and management into engineering project management and innovative business solutions. 
• You’ll critically analyse, formulate and solve engineering management-related problems, including complex and open-ended problems, using well-established principles, methods and procedures. 
• You’ll be able to apply your knowledge of organisational behaviour and expertise to the management and leadership of people and organisations. 
• You’ll learn how to manage complex cross-disciplinary engineering management-related projects by applying appropriate skills and data management, and by interpreting results, culminating in effective written and oral presentations. 
• You’ll gain the research skills you’ll need to develop new knowledge, data, interpretations or other information in your field.
• You’ll become adept at interpreting and working within relevant policies, procedures, legislation and standards.
• You’ll be taught by active researchers in this field, which means that cutting-edge research is integrated into the units they teach.
• You’ll undertake a combination of engineering and business units to maximise your skills and knowledge to best prepare you for a career in a variety of fields.
• You'll be able to study specialised management units delivered by the AASCB-accredited Macquarie Business School, as well as by the globally prestigious Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
• You’ll gain practical experience working on collaborative real-life projects using the latest software and technology to ensure you are ready for the workforce.
• This degree aligns with Engineers Australia’s College of Leadership and Management.
• Your learning experience will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.

• Banking and finance manager
• Chief operating officer
• Consultant
• Contract manager
• Executive manager
• Project leader
• Project manager
• Project team leader
• Vendor manager