Master of Engineering Management

About the course

Macquarie’s Master of Engineering Management is an MBA-style programme for engineers that builds capability to lead projects and teams while aligning technical decisions with commercial realities. You’ll develop strategic management, stakeholder communication and leadership skills, and apply them through practical, industry-focused activities such as tenders and case studies. This is a 2-year Master coursework degree in engineering management. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can progress into senior engineering and technical management roles where commercial, operational and project skills are essential. The course supports career advancement across engineering organisations and technology-driven industries, including roles in engineering management, project and program leadership, operations and quality, procurement, risk and safety, and process improvement. This is a Master coursework qualification focused on engineering leadership and management.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)