Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Master of Engineering Management

at Curtin University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

109150C

CRICOS provider code

00301J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$75,668 total

Per year

A$50,445/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Engineering Management at Curtin University is designed for engineers who want to develop their management and leadership skills within technical environments. Across the 1.5-year full-time programme, students undertake a series of units covering project management, organisational leadership, resource planning, and financial management as they apply to engineering workplaces. The focus is on practical decision-making, risk analysis and optimisation in the context of Australia's engineering sector.

Australian master's degrees like this one are structured around units of study, each contributing a number of credit points towards completion. Learning often combines lectures, tutorials, workshops and case studies drawn from real engineering projects. The curriculum may include a capstone project, enabling students to apply their skills to a complex, industry-relevant scenario. While professional experience is not always a formal requirement, many students find opportunities to connect with local employers and professional bodies in Perth.

Students gain both technical and commercial skills, from advanced problem-solving and systems thinking to people management and communication tailored for engineering teams. The course suits engineers aiming to step into supervisory or managerial roles, or shift from technical specialist to project lead. It’s especially attractive to international students as Curtin’s strong industry links in Western Australia provide relevant exposure and possible employment pathways. Also, while studying, students are permitted to work 48 hours per fortnight under Australian student visa conditions, and upon completion may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Engineering Manager within mining, construction, utilities, and transportation sectors
Project Manager for engineering and infrastructure projects
Operations Manager in manufacturing or resource industries
Technical Consultant for engineering firms
Roles in government or policy relating to engineering standards and project delivery

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Engineering Management at Curtin University?

It typically takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$75,668 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Engineering Manager within mining, construction, utilities, and transportation sectorsProject Manager for engineering and infrastructure projectsOperations Manager in manufacturing or resource industriesTechnical Consultant for engineering firmsRoles in government or policy relat...

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