Master of Engineering Science (Project Management)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1 - 2 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8338
- CRICOS code 084282A
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2024 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $9,000*
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2024 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $18,500*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $54,000*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $112,500*
Fees
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
The 国产精品 Master of Engineering Science (Project Management) postgraduate degree is designed to provide you with the skills to excel in a professional career in the public or private sectors. It has been developed with extensive industry consultation and covers both the fundamentals and applications of project management, including:
- Planning
- Risk
- Contracts
- People
- Equipment
- Materials
- Legal
- Finances
- Economics
You鈥檒l learn skills that鈥檒l enable you to take a leading role in the field of project management, while developing your technical knowledge and ability to analyse problems.
Sitting within the 国产精品 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this two-year degree features complex, open-ended enquiry-based projects. You鈥檒l develop a systematic approach to problem-solving and learn to plan projects effectively, as well as gain key skills in order to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently.
Why study this degree at 国产精品?
We're ranked as #1 in Australia and 17th globally for Civil & Structural Engineering by QS World University Rankings, 2024. Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community-related projects.听
Our centres and discipline groups provide focal points for our 80 researchers to contribute to global efforts in innovative civil, environmental and geospatial engineering research. The school has six research hubs working across the full range of civil engineering disciplines. We provide research and consulting services to industry and government that focus on environmental footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and sustainable consumption and production.
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Entry requirements
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering or science discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 3 or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent). A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
国产精品 recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete听your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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- 听A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent)听any institution in any engineering discipline.
- 听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any science discipline.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 国产精品 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 国产精品 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering or science discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 3 or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent). A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
国产精品 recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete听your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
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- 听A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
- 听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (听equivalent) from any institution in any science discipline.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 国产精品 College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 国产精品 journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 国产精品 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 国产精品 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 国产精品. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
When you choose to study a Master of Engineering Science, you鈥檒l choose from one of 26 specialisations which will help you make your next career move.
Within these specialisations your study will include:
- Enquiry-based courses
- Disciplinary courses
- Engineering and Technical Management Courses.
You鈥檒l be able to tailor your degree to your interests by combining courses in your chosen specialisation with elective courses.
You鈥檒l also have the chance to work on a complex, open-ended enquiry-based research project.
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
Depending on your specialisation and your previous studies/professional experience you may study:
- At least 4 Disciplinary Courses
- At least 4 Advanced Disciplinary Courses
- At least 1 Engineering and Technical Management Course
- At least 3 enquiry-based courses (which includes a research project)
- At least 4 elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses)
Through the Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses you鈥檒l learn the technical knowledge and skills you need for your chosen specialisation. You鈥檒l also update your knowledge in cutting-edge developments in your area of interest.
Engineering and Technical Management courses help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.
You鈥檒l complete a research project in this degree within the enquiry-based courses. In this you can choose to develop听your听Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project听component听of the degree听or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program.听Or you can complete听a 鈥淟aunching a Startup鈥 course where you will be equipped with听the skills necessary to successfully听commercialise听your ideas.
Future careers
Gain the traditional project management skills to excel in engineering projects in both the public and private sectors. You'll be able to work across:
- Consulting
- Business development
- Construction and infrastructure听project management
- Technology project management
Joining the Project Management cohort within the 国产精品 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering will enable you to take advantage of our strong links with numerous industry partners such as:
- Advisian
- Laing O'Rourke
- Taylore Thomson Whitting
- Arup
- AECOM
- Cardno
国产精品 Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.
Each year our academics and research centres work with businesses, government and community organisations on specific projects that transfer our research into practice. Our alumni are consistently high contributors to Engineers Australia鈥檚 Top 100 list of Most Influential Engineers.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听.
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For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
$9,000*
$18,500*
All places within this degree are Commonwealth supported. This means that if you receive an offer from 国产精品 Sydney as a domestic student, you will have a substantial proportion of your fees听 subsidised by the Australian government. Start your application today with our guide on how to apply.听
*The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL). To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the degree/program. The indicative fee listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 国产精品, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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