Master of Engineering (Professional)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering (Professional) program at Deakin University equips graduates with advanced engineering skills and professional capabilities for the dynamic engineering industry. Emphasizing practical learning, research, and project-based work, the program offers specializations in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design, and Mechatronics and Control Engineering. Graduates are highly sought after due to the international skills shortage in engineering and are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Engineering (Professional) program at Deakin University is designed to equip graduates with the advanced engineering skills and professional capabilities needed to succeed in the dynamic and evolving engineering industry. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, research and professional practice skill development. Students undertake industry-led or research-based projects to strengthen the application of engineering knowledge while extending their understanding through specialized study. The program also provides the opportunity to combine electives and gain a second specialization in areas such as engineering management.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to:

• Design and implement engineering projects as part of a professional team
• Acquire advanced engineering skills and the forward-thinking and entrepreneurial skills sought by employers
• Strengthen and extend their understanding of engineering through specialized study
• Develop research, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Manage rapid changes in technology, markets, regulations, and socioeconomic factors

Outline:

Program Content:

The Master of Engineering (Professional) program consists of 16 credit points, including:

• Seven (7) core units (8 credit points)
• Completion of STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• Completion of SEE700 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• Completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• One 4-credit point specialization from the first engineering specialization list
• Four (4) credit points of elective units, which may be selected from the first engineering specialization list, second engineering specialization, or course-grouped electives list

Modules:

Core Units:

• Engineering Design SEM721
• Research Methodology SEN700
• Engineering Project Initiation SEN710
• Engineering Sustainability SET721
• Project Implementation and Evaluation SEN720
• Managing Engineering Projects SEN723

Specializations:

First Engineering Specialization (4-credit points):

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Mechatronics and Control Engineering

Second Engineering Specialization (4-credit points):

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Mechatronics and Control Engineering

Elective Units:

• Humanitarian - Development Nexus ADH702
• Digital Business Analysis MIS701
• Managing Digital Transformation MIS712
• Foundation Skills in Data Analysis MIS770
• Descriptive Analytics and Visualization MIS771
• Predictive Analytics MIS772
• Decision Modelling for Business Analytics MIS775
• Decision Analytics in Practice MIS779
• Business Intelligence and Database MIS781
• Value of Information MIS782
• Marketing Analytics MIS784
• Financial Interpretation MPA702
• Economics for Managers MPE781
• Business Strategy and Analysis MPM703
• Human Resource Management MPM722
• Emerging Issues in International Operations MMM710
• Business for Social Impact MWL705
• Energy Market and Policy SEE707
• Microgrid Design and Management SEE719
• Railway Infrastructure Design and Management SEN729
• Real World Analytics SIT718
• Analytics for Security and Privacy SIT719
• Machine Learning SIT720
• Modern Data Science SIT742
• Cyber Security Management SIT763
• Risk Assessment and Control SLE720
• Environmental Management Systems SLE725
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation SLE740
• Regional Development Economics and Planning SLE741
• Systems and Strategic Thinking SLE742
• Regional Development Modelling SLE743
• Sustainability in the Anthropocene SLE756
• Environmental Science and Global Change SLE757
• Cost Planning SRQ762
• Construction Measurement and Estimating SRQ774

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Professional) program are in high demand due to the international skills shortage in the engineering industry. They are well-equipped with advanced engineering skills and the ability to start work projects immediately. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, and research and professional practice skill development, which prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the engineering industry.