Master of Sustainable Energy (Management)

About the course

This 2-year master’s program develops leaders who can manage the energy affordability, reliability and sustainability trilemma. You’ll study energy generation, distribution and supply, and the transition to a sustainable energy future, learning from academics, researchers and industry practitioners. Flexible study options and networking support your career, and you’ll complete management-focused courses plus a professional project addressing a real energy-sector challenge.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for leadership and project-focused roles across the energy sector, working on the transition to clean and decentralised renewable energy. You could move into energy project management and development, sustainability and transition planning, policy and strategy support, or operational and stakeholder roles in generation, distribution and supply organisations. This master’s qualification supports careers at the intersection of technology, policy and innovation in sustainable energy management.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)