Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Engineering Management forms the third stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: Graduate Certificate in Engineering ManagementGraduate Diploma of Engineering ManagementMaster of Engineering Management This set of postgraduate programs is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the engineering management domain. The proposed program aimed at enriching various sophisticated engineering management knowledge areas essential to engineers and other professionals who aspire for managerial/ leadership roles and responsibilities in engineering industries. The program will have an applied industry focus and include units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field. The program aims to produce graduates who will be able to lead and apply advanced technical and management skills to the engineering organizations. The postgraduate programs will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of engineering management. Furthermore, valuable potential exists for synergistic integrations with other postgraduate programs include: advanced manufacturing technology, aviation, civil, construction management, and risk management. (International students are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Aims & Objectives:
The objectives of the Engineering Management postgraduate programs are: to provide useful learning experiences in various engineering management knowledge areas to the students. It is expected that the graduates from this program will be sufficiently competent to manage risks and safety in products, services and facilities in engineering as well as non-engineering industries.
Course Structure:
The program structure for the Engineering Management postgraduate programs has been designed to provide greater flexibility of choice for students. There are some discipline specific core units and some elective recommended units. Students are required to complete specific minimum core/discipline-specific units for each level of postgraduate degree. The Master of Engineering Management may be completed in either of the following two options normally taken over three semesters (1.5 years) of full-time study*. Option 1: Coursework Only150 credit points (12 units), which consist of: Seven discipline-specific units, andFive further discipline-specific or recommended elective units. Option 2: Coursework with Research Project150 credit points (11 units), which consist of: Six discipline-specific units, andTwo further discipline-specific or recommended elective units, pluseither HES7605 Research Design and Methodology or HES7605 Research Design and Methodology andHES6920 Engineering Management Research Paper andHES6921 Engineering Management Research Paper (25 credit points). *International students are required to study full-time and on campus.
*International students are required to study full-time and on campus.
Units of Study:
Discipline-specific UnitsHES6120 Work Systems in Manufacturing HES6121 Six Sigma HES6122 Sustainable Design and Manufacture HES6174 Resource Planning and Management HES6401 International Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance HES6791 Project Management HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects HIR506 Technology Management HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence HES6900 Management Workshop for Engineers (commencing sem 2, 2012) HES6901 Reliability-based Maintenance Management of Engineering Assets Recommended Elective UnitsTechnical Management related unitsHES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis * HES6131 Procurement and Inventory Management *HES6132 Managing Modern Distribution * HES6175 Project Costing HES6403 Validation Principles HES6405 Contamination Control HES6744 Physical Human Factors * HES6745 Psychological Human Factors * HES6607 Safety Management Systems (not offered for Sem 1, 2012) * HES6721 Risk Management Principles* HES6723 Financial Risk Management * HES6793 Construction Law Business Management related units ^ HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making HBO480 LeadingHBS580 Business Strategy HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World HBO580 Managing Diversity and Culture Management related online units LMC504 Technology Knowledge and Global Integration LMC601 Leading and Managing People in Chaos and ComplexityLMC701 Corporate Social Responsibility: the Quest for Business SustainabilityLMC703 Public Private Interface for Sustainable Infrastructure Research UnitsHIT9010 Research Methods or HES7605 Research Design and Methodology* and HES6920 Engineering Management Research Paper and HES6921 Engineering Management Research Paper Note: ^ 3 years of work experience is the requirement for enrolling in the Business Management related units. For HBO480 Leading: 3 years of work experience or submission of a rationale for approval * Delivered via distance education/online. Some units may be offered both on campus and by distance/online education. All distance education and some research unit are NOT timetabled All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless noted otherwise. Additional elective units drawn from other postgraduate education programs under special circumstances is subject to the Program Coordinator's approval.Not all units are available in every semester or year. Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation. (International students are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Graduate Attributes:
The postgraduate programs aim to equip students with the following graduate attributes: Capability in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas with ability to apply basic science, engineering and management fundamentals;Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;Understanding of the ethical, professional, social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities;Ability to use systems approach for design, production, maintenance and operational performance;Skills to planning and managing the people, systems and resources;Competence to demonstrate creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship;Adaptability and ability to manage changes and risks;Ability to communicate effectively;Talent to effectively function as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and/ or multi-cultural teams, with a capacity to lead or manage;Research and inquiry skills, with a capacity to make rational decisions for best value and sustainability. Moreover, the programs will meet the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences objectives for postgraduate education by: Providing career orientated education;Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer;Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry;Developing lifelong learning skills;Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses.
Entry Requirements:
The admission requirements for the Master of Engineering Management program will consist of: A Bachelor of Engineering or Technology degree (or equivalent) and successful completion of the Graduate Diploma unitsA Bachelor of Engineering or Technology degree (or equivalent) with either First Class and/ or Honours or at least two years relevant industry experienceQualifications and experience which in the opinion of the selection officer are of an equivalent standard for the nominated program. The pathway for such students would be through satisfactory completion of the Graduate Diploma units before converting into the Masters program
Credit Transfer:
There are currently no credit transfer arrangements.Advanced Standing Applications for advanced standing will be considered on their individual merit and must be submitted and resolved prior to first enrolment. University policies will apply with the following restrictions:Master of Engineering Management A maximum of 4 units of study (50 credit points) advanced standing is allowed.
Pathways (articulation):
For information on pathways, please visit: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarship
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Submit an Online EnquiryTel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
