Master of Engineering Management

Engineering management - the art and science of planning, organising, allocating resources, directing and controlling activities which have a technical component, is rapidly becoming recognised as a professional discipline. Engineering managers are distinguished from other managers by the fact that they possess both the ability to apply engineering principles, and the skills in which to organise and lead people with technical and non-technical priorities.

The Master of Engineering Management program is designed to:

• Assist in the transition to a softer spectrum of skills by offering courses covering theories and applications of motivational needs, management styles, interpersonal skills, and systems approach;
• Develop leadership and communication potential; and
• Strengthen engineering skills by offering unique and cutting edge engineering courses covering a range of areas of interest including mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical and software engineering.

The Master of Engineering Management program is unique because of its flexible structure which is an intrinsic element of its success, appeal, and international recognition. This statement is made not only on the basis of positive feedback and student enrolments - our program was recently referred to in the highly reputable "Journal of Civil Engineering: The Magazine of The American Society of Civil Engineers" (November 2007, Volume 77, No 11, pp. 54-55). This journal was the forum for the recent discussion in the USA of "The 21-st Century Engineer: A proposal for Engineering Education Reform" and identified our Masters program as an exemplar of good practice and flexible structure. As such it advocated that our Master of Engineering Management be used as a model to direct evolutionary changes in engineering education. We are proud to attract such international acknowledgement and to offer this program to engineers from Australia and internationally.

Engineering in real industrial life is in transition to management. You no longer deal with traditional "nuts and bolts" - you manage people, projects, technology, and/or finance. The Master of Engineering Management program recognises this fact and equips engineers with the managerial component that is needed in this global transition, enhancing your engineering knowledge and specialisation at the same time. This program is relevant to all engineering sections of industry and is of utmost importance to those who plan to work at a managerial level.

Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering, science or related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.

For those without a degree, entry will be subject to candidates providing evidence of:

1. A Diploma from an approved institution

2. At least four years work experience at a professional or managerial level OR other approved professional qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering, science or related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to a new program go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements, prior to an application being accepted. Please refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy for further information at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policylibrary/000104.html

In addition, the International Admission and Enrolment Policy provides the principles that apply to the recruitment, admission and enrolment of international students and is available at:

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policylibrary/000850.html

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment may have difficulty pursuing aspects of this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

The Master of Engineering Management requires the completion of 80 units, which may be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

The Master of Engineering Management program is structured around a core curriculum and two groups of directed courses.

Core Courses: Three (3) core courses;

Group A: Management courses; and

Group B: Engineering courses.

Students need to complete the following in order to complete their award:

• 30 units of core courses;
• 10 units from Group A Directed Courses;
• 10 units from Group B Directed Courses;
• 30 units of Directed Courses which may be selected from Group A or Group B directed courses. In addition, after consultation with the Program Convenor, students may also choose from any non-restricted Postgraduate Business courses offered through the Newcastle Business School (which would count as Group A courses). These courses add a degree of flexibility and cater for the possible special interests and needs of prospective students.