Master of Engineering Management Online

Design your future

Accelerated and industry-relevant study

Flexible learning, 100% online
May count towards CPD with Engineers Australia

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Engineer a future to meet your goals

Give yourself the skills to take on new and unique challenges

Southern Cross University Online’s Master of Engineering Management degree will set you apart from your peers,
and get you on track to even greater professional opportunities. On average, engineering Masters graduates
earn almost $40,000 more per year than their undergraduate counterparts (Graduate Careers Australia, 2015).
Everything you study could also count as continued professional development (CPD), helping you maintain
registration with Engineers Australia or your relevant professional body.

Studying Engineering Management can open doors to further your career and enable you to influence real
change in your organisation and society as a whole. Studying with Southern Cross University Online lets you do
this in the most efficient and effective way – when and where it suits you.

Why choose Southern Cross University Online?

Get your degree, fast. Southern Cross University Online runs an adaptable schedule, offering six
study periods per year. Complete your eight units at a pace that suits your existing commitments;
most students complete the course within 16 months. If you’re starting your degree with
advanced standing, you could graduate in as few as eight months.

Set yourself up to seize great opportunities. The online Master of Engineering Management is
built on increasing career success and employability – managing teams and projects in private,
NGO and government environments, in Australia and abroad. Upon graduation, you’ll be armed to
take any prospect that comes your way.prospect that comes your way.

Study seamlessly, on-the-go. Access our online learning environment wherever you are, on any
device – perfect if you’re a working professional with a busy schedule. Our study portals and
resources are designed to be as modern and easy-to-use as possible, too. This means you don’t
have to worry about clunky technology – so you can just focus on learning the course material.

All the support you need to succeed. Not only can you interact with your classmates and
lecturers in real time, you’ll also be supported by a dedicated Success Advisor. These tech-savvy
academics are available to support you throughout every step of your degree, ensuring you’re
getting the most out of your learning experience and achieving the academic results you expect.

Take advantage of great value for money. Southern Cross University Online boasts one of the
most cost-effective online Master of Engineering Management in Australia. At just $2520 per unit,
you’ll see a return on your competitively-priced investment in no time at all.

Network with current and future industry leaders. Study alongside people who are just like you:
the big thinkers and doers of tomorrow. Admission to this course is strictly limited to experienced
engineers, so among your peers and the greater Southern Cross University alumni cohort, you’ll
join an elite network of engineering management specialists.

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Prepare for diverse opportunities

Challenging and rewarding

career prospects
The career outcomes of a Master of Engineering
Management are varied and ever-growing as the
industry expands. Where will a Master of Engineering
Management lead you?
Engineering Manager
Lead projects and teams of any size, in any field
Consider the facts
Government infrastructure investment for both
current and future projects will increase productivity
and support thousands of new jobs*
90.8% of degree-qualified engineers are engaged
in the labour force, compared to 87.3% for other
degrees^
* Federal Government 2016-17 Budget

of engineering, confidently making decisions ^ Engineers Australia, 2015

concerning asset management, stakeholder

engagement, finances and marketing.

Entrepreneur
Pave your own path to success by initiating a startup, equipped with the business knowledge to back up your
bright ideas. Use your research project to investigate your passion, then leverage what expertise you’ve gained in
the real world.

Advisor or Consultant
Share your knowledge and experience with a variety of organisations on a per-project basis. Advise strategic and
effective business solutions, and manage projects for successful project outcomes.

Government Planner or Political Advisor

Harness the power of your practical and diverse expertise to influence community life on a local, state
or federal level. Combine your engineering background with budget and stakeholder management to
benefit society.

Defence Force
Become a Specialist Service Officer in the Defence Force, using strategic planning, analytical and problem
solving skills, and team leadership to serve your country.

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Course summary

Master of Engineering Management – Online

Study periods (entry points): January, March, April, July, August and October
Duration: From 8 months part-time†
Cost: $2,520 per unit+

Course structure
Our Master of Engineering Management degree What you will study
consists of compulsory units and elective core units.
Design your own course to meet your professional Part A – The compulsory units
needs and ambitions. Depending on the units you
• Engineering for a Sustainable Future
choose, you could boost your entrepreneurial
opportunities, or rise through the ranks of • Stakeholder Engagement
company leadership. • Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management

Each unit runs for seven weeks, with six study Part B – The electives (choose three)
periods per year. To gain your Masters degree, you
• Organisational Behaviour
need to study all three compulsory subjects, three
electives and complete an industry research project. • Entrepreneurship and Marketing
If your plans change, you can finish with a Graduate • Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Certificate in Engineering Management – just complete • Project Management Principles
two units from Part A and two units from Part B. • Project Management: Initiation and Planning
Your previous study or your workplace experience may • Project Management: Quality, Control
allow you to reduce the number of units required to and Risk
receive your Masters degree – meaning you’ll pay less • Accounting for Managers
and be qualified even sooner. • Finance for Managers
Find out more about Advanced Standing on page 6. • Global Business
• Managing Digital Enterprise
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• The Positive Leader
• Corporate Governance for Managers

Part C – The research project (Online)

• Industry Research Project A
• Industry Research Project B

† May take longer depending on the amount of advanced standing received.

+ 2017 fees. Fees are subject to change. Plus $25 per unit Student Services Amenities Fees. Fees for domestic students. If you are planning to study in your own
country outside of Australia, please contact us to discuss your fees.
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Unit descriptions
 Accounting for Managers
Gain the financial and management accounting skills necessary
to make informed, responsible decisions to become a skilful
business manager. Undertake critical evaluations of financial
statements and management accounting reports, and learn to
make decisions responsibly and confidently.
Corporate Governance for Managers
Discover how modern corporate governance has evolved,
the trends and changes taking place and the likely impact of
those changes. Students studying Corporate Governance for
Managers will develop skills in applying techniques for effective
corporate governance.
 Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Focuses on aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics
with most relevance to managers. The main themes are the
market system and what it can accomplish; limitations and
failures of markets; government policies and other factors in
the macroeconomic environment impacting on business; how
issues and government policies with respect to the international
economy impact on business. Quantitative analytic techniques
for business and economics are introduced and applied.
Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Learn to consider a wide range of social, environmental and
economic aspects that will affect the sustainability of your
engineering projects. Practice your decision-making strategies,
like life-cycle approaches and sustainability metrics, through
the analysis of case studies and consolidate your sustainable
engineering strategies for a stronger future.
Entrepreneurship and Marketing
What are the realities of entrepreneurial decision-making in
the contemporary context? Learn core marketing concepts
— like how to harness the creative potential of complex
dynamics in a systemic approach that creates, grows and
amplifies value throughout the system. You’ll explore strategy,
entrepreneurship and marketing, and develop a framework for
understanding relevant theory and its application.
Finance for Managers
This unit introduces key concepts and tools, as well as provides
context of financial management to prepare you for making
investments and dividend decisions. Topics covered include
the time value of money, the risk and return trade-off, capital
budgeting, financing alternatives, capital structure and
distribution policy.
Global Business
This unit deals with the challenges confronting global business
managers. First, it explores the vibrant and dynamic global
business environment, and the opportunities and threats
posed in a global environment. Secondly, it focuses on the
development of global business strategy, addressing strategic
management, entry strategies, organisational design and the
functional areas of marketing, finance and human resource
management.
 Industry Research Project
Complete a substantial, independently-directed research
project across two consecutive study periods, with the
supervision of a staff member. Use evidence-based research
to investigate and present a well-documented business report
that can be presented to a business board or
industry panel.
 Information Systems Analysis and Design
Develop skills in system requirements analysis, problem
identification and feasibility assessment. Solidify your
knowledge of analytics in multiple areas of information systems,
ensuring you understand the techniques, tools and methods
best suited to a business environment.
The Positive Leader
Develop your own style and approach to leadership and
management through your understanding of theory and global
practices of these two separate but interrelated skill sets.
Consider a variety of leadership styles and how they could
apply in your future industry roles.
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Unit descriptions
Managing Digital Enterprise
Develop an understanding of digital enterprise by exploring
various technologies in terms of business to business (B2B)
and business to consumer (B2C) enterprises, alongside the
evolution of blogs and mobile applications. You’ll analyse the
effect these technologies have on operations, and assess future
outlook for this fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Organisational Behaviour
Grasp a deep understanding of the inner workings of
organisational structure. Learn about worker behaviour, and
group and organisational behaviour so you can effectively
manage staff. Manage job design, job satisfaction and worker
adjustment, staff stress and values associated with work
behaviour for more successful projects.
 Project Management Principles^
Gain an oversight of the principles of project management
and develop the skills to plan and manage projects with
teams. Learn about the various phases and processes
associated with a project life cycle, and explore how to
practically apply project management in an organisational
setting.
 Project Management: Initiation
and Planning
First impressions are always important. Project initiation and
planning are the first steps in the project management lifecycle.
Learn how to apply advanced project management skills in
the preliminary stages to ensure seamless operations from the
word go. Undertake structure and problem-based learning to
evaluate and assess risk, explore procurement opportunities
and assemble watertight project management plans adaptable
for your industry.
^ Project Management Principles is a prerequisite for all Project Management units.
 Project
and Risk
Management: Quality, Control
Put yourself in the picture with structured scenario-based
learning experiences. Learn how to execute crucial project
management outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Grasp
advanced concepts in risk assessment and management, learn
how to establish project controls and ensure project quality and
timely delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement
Understand the design, management and evolution of effective
stakeholder relationships by exploring stakeholder engagement
in a variety of engineering contexts. Develop strategies to
manage participation (public and stakeholder) through the
study of theory and leading practice stakeholder engagement
frameworks. Design, develop and evaluate engineering
engagement processes, with the use of case studies, so you
can confidently liaise with multiple stakeholders in the field.
Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
Using relevant and contextual case studies, learn a diverse
range of strategies to organise, implement and manage the
longevity of public and private engineering infrastructure
assets. You’ll build a strong understanding of theory, for
example life-cycle analysis, and utilise a variety of approaches
to apply this new skillset to manage the costs, resources,
quality and risks associated with effective engineering asset
management.
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Fees and Assistance
At a maximum total cost of $20,160#, Southern
Cross University Online’s Master of Engineering
Management is one of the most cost effective
options in Australia to further your career in
engineering management.
Depending on your previous study or professional
experience, you may be able to receive advanced
standing against some of your subjects — letting
you graduate sooner, for less.
A FEE-HELP loan can pay for all or part of your fees+.
Once your income reaches a particular level, you
can pay the loan back through the tax system
For more information on fees and the FEE-HELP loan,
call us on 1300 589 882.
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry into the Master of Engineering
Management, you will need to have completed:
•• a four-year undergraduate degree in
engineering, or in a related discipline, or;
•• a three-year undergraduate degree in
engineering or a related discipline plus two
years of documented work experience in a
relevant role.
•• demonstrated relevant prior learning and/
or relevant industry experience deemed
equivalent to the first two points above.
In both cases, you must be proficient in English.
Advanced standing
We calculate advanced standing (which can reduce
the duration of your degree and the number of units
you’ll need to study) by looking at your particular
education and experience.
Contact us to discuss how – with recognition of
your prior knowledge – you could be reaping the
benefits of your new qualification in Engineering
Management in as few as eight months.
Flexible exit options
Plans change, as do the number of commitments
you balance month to month. That’s why we’re
proud to offer you a course with huge flexibility.
It’s your choice whether you power through six
units a year and complete the degree within 16
months, or take your enrolment one unit at a time,
skipping a study period when life or work demand
your full attention.
You might also choose to take an early exit point,
finishing with a Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Management. For this qualification, you must
successfully complete two units from Part A and
two units from Part B. Use this valuable qualification
independently, or return to finish your Masters
qualification with advanced standing, when your
schedule allows it.
# 2017 fees. Fees are subject to change. Plus $25 per unit Student Services
Amenities Fees. Fees for domestic students. If you are planning to study in your
own country outside of Australia, please contact us to discuss your fees.
+ Australian citizens and Holders of Permanent Humanitarian visa, who are
residing within Australia are eligible to access the FEE-HELP loan scheme.
MBA vs Master of
Engineering Management
If you’re considering alternative study options, you
might be interested in our online MBA. Our MBA is
rated 4-stars by Graduate Management Association of
Australia, and will develop both your business know-
how and the practical skills to advance your career or
build your own business.
Depending on your business experience and
qualifications, you could receive advance standing
and reduce your study load from 16 units to just eight
(the same unit load as the Master of Engineering
Management). You can choose to study broadly across
a comprehensive suite of business units, or take one of
our seven specialisations to gain a deeper knowledge to
enhance your professional expertise.
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The Southern Cross Experience

The online experience

This online course is designed to meet the demands
How to apply
of busy, mobile people – people who travel
The application process at Southern Cross
frequently, work remotely and juggle work, life and
University Online is convenient and easy. And, a
family commitments.
Student Enrolment Advisor will be standing by
You can access everything you need online to to help you at every step of the way.
complete your degree, including course content,
assignments and coursework, from the comfort of
your home – or anywhere with an internet connection
– without compromising your valuable participation in Step 1: Call Us
discussion, collaboration opportunities and debates
with classmates
We can check if you’ve got the prerequisites you’ll need
and lecturers.
to gain entry, and discuss whether this qualification is the
right pathway for you. We can also help you ensure that
Each unit is delivered via its own website, so you can
you have all the documents and evidence you’ll need
keep track everything you need for each subject, to apply.
all in one place. Step-by-step instructions show you
exactly which activities, readings and case studies Monday to Thursday: 9am – 7pm
you need to utilise each week. As you progress Friday: 9am – 6pm
through the unit, you’ll be challenged by increasingly
sophisticated concepts and employ critical analysis. Call 1300 589 882

Studying online with Southern Cross University is a

practical, flexible, intuitive and interactive experience, Step 2: Collect your documents
designed to prepare you to lead with confidence.

Student success You’ll need:

As a student at Southern Cross University Online,
you can expect the same academic excellence,
collaboration, networking opportunities and support
our on-campus students enjoy.
Our dedicated staff will work with you to identify
the challenges you might face as a busy online
learner. They will give you the tools and guidance to
persevere, graduate and go on to make meaningful
contributions in your field.
You’ll also benefit from your own Student Success
Advisor. They will act as your own personal support
and guide from day one right up until the day you
graduate. Your advisor will also be your first port of
call should you need extra resources or assistance.
•• t ranscripts and certificates from any
past studies
•• your current CV
•• if you speak English as a second language,
evidence of your English language skills.
Step 3: Apply
If you have everything you need to get started,
you can apply now at:
online.scu.edu.au/apply
This publication is a guide to Southern Cross University Online Master of Engineering
Management. The information set out in this publication is an expression of intent only
and should not be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The information contained in
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Copyright Southern Cross University December 2016.