Master of Engineering Science (Engineering Management)

Course 352-EM (2008)

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

 ContactProgram Director Dr Russell Thompson E: rgthom@unimelb.edu.au Faculty of Engineering Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The Master of Engineering Management has been designed to bridge the business knowledge gap between engineering, technology and management. It equips the Engineer or Scientist with the skills required at management levels of technology based enterprise. It provides the financial, investment evaluation and business skills necessary to operate in diverse areas of technology and in the rapidly expanding and changing market place. This postgraduate program will enable you to acquire an overview of the legal, commercial, marketing and human issues that a manager needs in a technical environment.
Objectives:	That a graduate of the program should have: advanced knowledge of international social systems and the regulatory role that managers of technological enterprises play in society; advanced working skills in the application of computers, software and new technologies relevant to management of technological enterprises; advanced awareness of social, cultural and environmental responsibilities of managers of technological enterprises for sustainable outcomes; a sound attitude for undertaking life-long learning in technical and management fields; a well developed capacity to engage with technical and socio-economic issues in contemporary society; a well developed capacity to understand and participate in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment as either a leader or a technical support specialist.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	A three-semester program on a full-time basis comprised of 150 points, consisting of the subjects required for the Master of Engineering Management with the addition of two research subjects and a corresponding reduction in the number of points allocated to elective subjects.
Subject Options:	Course structure for the 100 point Master of Engineering Management. Core subjects (37.5 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-673 Sustainable Supply Chain Management Semester 2 12.50 421-671 Financial Analysis of Complex Projects Semester 1 12.50 421-672 Management of Technological Enterprises Semester 1 12.50 Restricted elective subjects (25 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-682 Engineering Systems Management Semester 2 12.50 421-683 Principles of Public Private Partnership 2 12.500 325-694 Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 Research subjects (62.5 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-642 Research Topic Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 421-644 Research Project Semester 1, Semester 2 50 Elective subjects (25 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-604 Environmental Management ISO 14000 Semester 2 12.50 421-609 Technology in Society Semester 1 12.50 421-616 Technology Assessment Semester 1 12.50 421-619 Energy for Sustainable Development Semester 2 12.50 421-625 Case Studies in Development Technologies 2 12.500 421-627 Sustainable Water Resources Management Semester 2 12.50 421-681 Management for the Environment Semester 2 12.50 451-610 Fundamentals of GIS Semester 1 12.50 451-624 Management of GIS Semester 2 12.50 421-654 Principles of Asset Management Semester 1 12.50 421-668 Sustainable Irrigation System Management Semester 1 12.50 421-663 Engineering Project Management Semester 1 12.50 421-664 Project Delivery Semester 2 12.50 421-667 Project Management Practices Semester 2 12.50 421-666 Management of Project Resources Semester 2 12.50 316-802 Macroeconomics for Managers Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 316-660 Managerial Economics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 325-677 People and Change Semester 2 12.50 325-678 Quality and Business Process Management Not Offered 325-679 Supply Chain Management Semester 2 12.50 325-692 Decision Analysis Semester 1 12.50
Entry Requirements:	4 year degree in engineering or science including mathematics with an av. grade of at least 70%; a 3 year degree in Engineering or related science with an average grade of at least 70% & at least 2 years documented relevant work experience; or via pathway. 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 Engineerings English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your program
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