MAJ08860 Engineering Management

In a world where innovation is a key to success, leaders are called to the fore to manage people and projects. The Engineering Management major is designed for students who have a technical background or a keen interest in technology and therefore a strong alignment with analytical approaches. From this platform the objectives are underpinned by the desire to expose students to a broader body of knowledge and range of approaches than experienced in a purely technical framework.

A key issue is the benefit that accrues from supplementing analytical and mathematical modelling approaches with business and social science skills. Much of the value and strength of the Engineering Management major relate to consideration of approaches and perceptions that are extensions of, or build upon, an engineering/scientific view point. The differences between technocratic approaches and human and societal constructs are brought into sharp focus broadening the perspectives of students.

The major is specifically designed to enhance understanding of the need for technology, people and society to be viewed as closely interrelated aspects of all engineering and business activity.

Awarding of this major on an academic transcript also requires the completion of a graduate project in this broad discipline area.

Completion requirements

Select 24 credit points from the following options: 24cp
49001 Judgment and Decision Making6cp 
49002 Managing Projects6cp 
49003 Economic Evaluation6cp 
49006 Risk Management in Engineering6cp 
49012 Project Management Support Systems6cp 
49016 Technology and Innovation Management6cp 
49306 Quality and Operations Management Systems6cp 
49309 Quality Planning and Analysis6cp 
49098 Engineering Financial Control6cp 
49069 Leadership and Responsibility6cp 
Total 24cp