Master of Utilities Management

The Graduate Program in Utilities Management uses experienced educators, researchers and practitioners in this specialist field.

The program aims to provide participants with the technological and competitive skills needed to effectively and efficiently manage infrastructure in today's rapidly changing environment of the information society.

Themes covered include: asset management, public and private partnerships, strategic planning, and private and public financing.

• gain an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical principles relating to utilities management;
• acquire an advanced knowledge of asset management and its role in the management of various infrastructure utility sectors;
• develop a capacity to bridge the technical and management issues involved in the management of utilities in contemporary society.

A two-semester program on a full-time basis comprising 100 points, consisting of:

The course consists of eight subjects: 2 core subjects; a further minimum of two subjects chosen from Group A; and the remaining four subjects to be chosen from the list of approved electives including but not limited to Group B.

Core Subjects: 25 points

Elective Subjects: 50 points
Taken from subjects on the Electives List or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
A student is limited to a maximum of 25 points by research.

4 year degree in engineering or related science with an average grade of 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne).

Language Requirements

International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes:

Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either -

TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based)
or
IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module).

Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows:

TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne
or
IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne.

* The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.