Master of Engineering Project Management

The Master of Engineering Project Management is designed to meet the needs of graduates in disciplines requiring an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical principles of the project management function. This includes understanding of the whole process of project procurement; project team leadership skills; establishment of staff employment conditions and development of appropriate mechanisms and styles for project management

On sucessful completion of the Master of Engineering Project Management a graduate should have:

• Developed professional skills across the full scope of project management, from "conception to completion" and enable a leadership role in the project delivery function
• Acquired skills in the initiation of projects, methods and techniques to control time cost and quality, resource management and long term stewardship of assets

The Master of Engineering Project Management course is a 1 year 100 point program. There are two 12.5 point core subjects and a requirement to undertake at least two Project Management selective subjects plus up to four other selectives to satisfy the requirement of the program

Core (25 points)

Project Management Selectives

An additional six subjects (75 points) are required for the course of which a minimum of two (25 points) must be from the Project Management Selectives detailed below.

(Subjects listed under the Professional Accreditation section of this Handbook entry fulfil the educational requirements for AIPM)

Note: MULT90014 requires the approval of both Subject and Course coordinators

Project Management Electives

The balance of subjects may be chosen from electives as detailed below OR

• Any Master level subject from within the School of Engineering OR
• Up to 1 elective (12.5 pts) may be selected from anywhere in the university provided it is approved by the Subject Coordinator, Course Coordinator and subject to School approval

Note: Research subjects and CVEN90052 Integrated Design are only available to approved candidates

Entry Requirements

The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:

• A four year degree in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience; or
• An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and a graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at least one year of documented relevant professional or work experience; or
• An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and a graduate diploma in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above

Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible to be offered a place
Please Check the University English language requirements

The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for these subjects are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

The Melbourne School of Engineering has mapped the University of Melbourne graduate attributes with Engineers Australia graduate attributes and Melbourne School of Engineering graduate attributes

In addition to the core subjects, the following selective subjects are advantageous if candidates are to meet the academic requirements for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Project Management:

• CVEN90045 Engineering Project Implementation
• CVEN90043 Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
• ENGR90021 Engineering Communication
• CVEN90025 Multidisciplinary Project
• MCEN90010 Finance and Human Resources for Engineers
• MULT90014 Business Risk Management

• High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternate ideas
• Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work; system thinking
• Some level of development: use of computer software