Master of Management for Engineers

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Brisbane
Next start term
Term 2, 2026
Internship
Yes
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CC74
CRICOS
084504C
First-year fee
A$35,880 (2025 Indicative)
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Overview

Whether you are a qualified engineer with management experience or an aspiring leader, the Master of Management for Engineers is the ideal course to advance your career.

This course is designed specifically for engineers who wish to complement their technical or engineering qualifications with business management skills. It is ideal for those seeking professional development or who want to enhance their career opportunities and improve employability.

During the course, you will develop knowledge and skills in management and business by studying units in human resource management, marketing and digital communications, managing people, and business analytics. You will examine contemporary business issues, practices and processes including regionalisation, emerging new world markets, global governance and globalisation, underpinned by sustainable business development. You will also complete a capstone unit focusing on strategic solutions for sustainable organisations, to prepare you for employment in a world where sustainability plays a critical role in organisations.

Designed to cover a broad range of core units, you will also have the flexibility to choose electives from a pool of management-related units, and project management, allowing you to design your degree around your career aspirations and interests.

Throughout the course, your learning will be enhanced through practical learning opportunities. Gain exposure to real-world contexts of engineering and other technology companies through case studies, guest speakers from industry and capstone units to contextualise your learning to your career. You can also choose to complete a 10-week business internship, to gain real-world work experience in an Australian organisation.

Enjoy the flexibility to study online from your home country or on-campus. Plus, take advantage of CQU’s three terms across the year to study the Master of Management for Engineers, when and how it suits you.

Study the Master of Management for Engineers at CQUniversity
  • Bijay Bhattarai
    CQUniversity found me a perfect internship in mechanical engineering. I communicated with the workshop employees, technicians and ensured everything was delivered on time. CQU provided the knowledge and I was able to apply the learning, in particular within the area of production improvement.

    Bijay Bhattarai

    Master of Management for Engineers | Nepal

Career Opportunities

On completing a Master of Management for Engineers, you will be qualified to manage engineering projects in industry and government. The acquired knowledge and developed skills may also be applied to areas other than engineering.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 16 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (14 units)
  2. 2
    Two elective units

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Additional Information

Business Internship - BUSN20020

This is a 12-credit point unit. You will be required to attend up to 320 hours of internship placement with your prospective host organisation. The normal placement will require 4 days per week for 10 consecutive weeks with your host organisation. You will undertake an applied research project based on a particular issue within your host organisation. Furthermore, you will be required to attend some on-campus classes throughout the term and/or prior to and following the weeks of host company placement. You must undertake this unit in the final trimester of your course.


CQUniversity and our internship partners will find a suitable internship for you. Find out more about our internship program.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%. 

We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees. 

You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.

Browse our scholarships.

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.