Engineering Management

Overview

Swinburne’s postgraduate engineering management program aims to enhance engineering knowledge and develop management skills essential for engineers and other professionals who aspire for managerial and leadership roles in the engineering industry.

Graduates will possess an advanced understanding of management theories and concepts that can be applied in the engineering industry to effectively and efficiently manage time, cost, quality, safety and risks, as well as resource objectives.

The engineering management program aims to develop:

• an understanding of the ethical, professional, social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the industry
• the ability to use a systematic approach for design, production, maintenance and operational performance
• the skills to plan and manage people, systems and resources
• the competence to demonstrate creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship
• the adaptability and ability to manage changes and risks
• the ability to communicate effectively

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the engineering management program will have the opportunity to advance their careers to high-quality engineering or managerial positions in the engineering industry.

Employment opportunities include roles as

• site managers,
• project managers,
• consultants,
• contract administrators and
• planners