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Leading a large infrastructure project takes a huge amount of skill and expertise in both business and engineering disciplines — from understanding the financials, to managing staff and resources, all with incredibly effective communication.
This unique two-year double degree is offered at our beachside Gold Coast campus on the doorstep of an international airport. It is taught by industry experts to prepare you as an innovator and leader.
Hone your skills in project and strategic asset management, stakeholder engagement, accounting and economics, and managing digital enterprises. Undertake a research investigation and complete a significant project on a topic you can apply to real world problems.
Graduates will be recognised as experts in their field, with skills highly attractive across industries, both in the government or private sector, or as a consultant.
Leading a large infrastructure project takes a huge amount of skill and expertise in both business and engineering disciplines — from understanding the financials, to managing staff and resources, all with incredibly effective communication.
This unique two-year double degree is offered at our beachside Gold Coast campus on the doorstep of an international airport. It is taught by industry experts to prepare you as an innovator and leader.
Hone your skills in project and strategic asset management, stakeholder engagement, accounting and economics, and managing digital enterprises. Undertake a research investigation and complete a significant project on a topic you can apply to real world problems.
Graduates will be recognised as experts in their field, with skills highly attractive across industries, both in the government or private sector, or as a consultant.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
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| Overall Score | 6.5 |
Major areas of study include strategic infrastructure asset management, stakeholder engagement, engineering for a sustainable future, project management, and leadership and management.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 094098G |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) | 0101720 |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) | 0101720 |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) | 0101720 |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration students must complete the equivalent of 16 core units (192 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Master of Engineering Management after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 7 Engineering Management core units and any 1 other unit.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 6 Business Administration core units and any 2 other units.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 Business Administration core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 2 Engineering Management core units and any 2 other units.
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Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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| ENGN6002 | Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | Term1,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5005 | Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAN5001 | Smart Liveable Cities | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6005 | Strategy and Case Analysis | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT6004 | Finance | Summer Term Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields.
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
Only 25 years young and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies
Good Universities Guide 2021
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
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Critically evaluate and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment. Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. Apply well-developed management principles using critical thinking skills to work autonomously or collaboratively to solve complex industry problems Develop and apply an in-depth understanding of a specialist body of management knowledge to industry specific problems. Attain well-developed management skills through reflective practice Design and coordinate systemic approaches to complex problem solving in a business context. |
Creatively apply sustainability principles in the management of industry projects. Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems. |
Apply ethical frameworks, well-developed judgment and self reflection in an industrial context. Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices informed by a global perspective. Engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives within management environments. |
Develop and apply an in-depth understanding of a specialist body of management knowledge to industry specific problems. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. Critically evaluate and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification Apply ethical frameworks, well-developed judgement and self-reflection in an industrial context. Apply and integrate industry relevant research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
Attain well-developed management skills through reflective practice. Apply well-developed management principles using critical thinking skills to work autonomously or collaboratively to solve complex industry problems Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment |
Apply a professional industry standard to communicate to a variety of audiences. Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
Engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives within management environments. Demonstrate a critical understanding of culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective. Apply professional industry standard to communicate to a variety of audiences. |
Units typically include written and/or oral assignments that match real-life work tasks: reports, literature reviews, discussion board posts, case studies, presentations, research studies and plans. We support your performance via activities that scaffold learning and act as a rehearsal space for the assessments.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Graduates will have enhanced employment opportunities within organisations seeking engineers with advanced skills in management, technology and problem solving. The course prepares students for senior engineering roles as well as management, leadership or consultant roles within a diverse range of industries.
Units undertaken in this course may count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements with Engineers Australia or your relevant professional registering body.
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
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