Master of Engineering Science (Utilities Management)

Course 352-UM (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Postgraduate Coordinator Mr Bill Robertson E: wjr@unimelb.edu.au Faculty of Engineering Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: 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.
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Course Structure & Available Subjects: -
Subject Options:

Core Subjects: 25 points

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and one of:
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Semester 1
12.50
Restricted Elective Subjects: 25 points
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Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Research Subjects: 62.5 points
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Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
50

Elective Subjects: 37.5 points
subjects chosen from Electives List (see Master of Utilities Management) or such other subjects as are approved by the Course Coordinator

Entry Requirements: 4 year degree in engineering, science or related discipline

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.

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Notes:

Work experience is a prerequisite for subject: 333-641 Business Finance I

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