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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.
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
My internship changed my life and career. I received real-life experiences and chances to network. I learnt a lot from senior employees through interactions. I grew more confident and improved my self-esteem. I hope every CQU student takes this opportunity.
Tshering Choki
Master of Management for Engineers | Bhutan
I am glad I chose CQUniversity to pursue my studies. The high quality education; friendly and supportive teaching staff and multicultural environment at CQU help enrich our academic experience.
Pramila KC
Master of Management for Engineers | Nepal
CQU arranged networking sessions, which provided opportunities to build networks, augment our skills and communicate with industry professionals. When you graduate, you not only receive the knowledge but also the skills required to establish your career.
Jayesh Dhirubhai Satani
Master of Management for Engineers | India
Throughout my study, CQU provided top-notch facilities. All the teachers were professional, very cooperative and always prompt to solve students’ problems. I love the study program and the emphasis you put on hands-on practice.
Yasna Gurung
Master of Management for Engineers | Nepal
Furthering my study at CQU is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The University provides so many opportunities to interact, grow our networks and learn. I've been trying to embrace everything.
Bikesh Lal Shrestha
Master of Management for Engineers | Nepal
During my internship I gained the confidence to make contributions to the company's operational processes where, apart from learning high-level business processes, I enhanced my critical evaluation, problem-solving, verbal and written skills. At the end of my internship, I secured a job offer.
Deeksha Rahanoo
Master of Management for Engineers | India
During my internship, it was a great experience working with different minds, which has enhanced my overall skills. I took the best decision ever to study with CQU and secured a job from my internship.
Muhammad Ahsan Ahmed
Master of Management for Engineers | Pakistan
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.
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.
You must complete 16 units (96 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
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.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
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.
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.
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.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
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