Program Overview

Master of Engineering Project Management

The Master of Engineering Project Management is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage projects in the field of engineering. This program is offered by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and is available in both on-campus and online modes.

Program Overview

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering contracts, procurement, risk, resource planning, and project execution. Students will also develop professional engineering competencies in project management, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and research.

Program Structure

The program consists of 14 courses and 192 units, which can be completed in 2 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. The program structure includes:

• Advanced courses (3) - 36 units
  • ENG500 Professional Engineering
  • ENG501 Engineering Management
  • ENG502 Engineering System Design
• Specialised courses (8) - 120 units
  • ENG600 Engineering Project Management Principles
  • ENG601 Engineering Contracts and Procurement
  • ENG602 Engineering Project Execution
  • ENG700 Integrative Group Project
  • ENG707 Advanced Engineering Project 1 (24 units)
  • ENG708 Advanced Engineering Project 2 (24 units)
  • ENG709 Risk Engineering
  • ENG710 Engineering Project Resource Planning
• Required courses from a specified list (3) - 36 units
  • Students must select 36 units from a list of specified courses, including:
    • ELC502 Advanced Digital Communications
    • MEC501 Advanced Engineering Materials
    • MEC502 Heat Transfer
    • MEC503 Computational Analysis
    • ELC503 Electrical Power Distribution Engineering
    • ELC504 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
    • MCH501 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
    • CIV502 Sustainable Transport Systems
    • CIV504 Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
    • CIV503 Environmental Engineering

Program Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must:

• Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the program structure
• Complete 60 days of suitable work experience
• Online students will be required to attend campus for approximately 2 days to carry out practical work for the course ENG502

Career Outcomes

The program is designed to prepare students for a range of career outcomes, including:

• Chief Engineer
• Director of Engineering
• Engineering Consultant
• Program Manager
• Project Manager
• Technical Project Lead

Accreditation

The program has received provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia and is on track to secure full accreditation following the graduation of its first cohort at the level of Professional Engineer, Washington Accord by Engineers Australia.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must:

• Hold a three-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any engineering or related discipline from a recognised higher education institution
• Meet the English language requirements for the program

Fees and Scholarships

The program fees are:

• CSP estimate: A$9,536
• Fee-paying estimate: A$33,819 (2026 fees)
• Annual tuition fee (A$, 2026): A$38,500

Study Locations

The program is available at the Moreton Bay campus and online.

Study Load

The program can be studied full-time or part-time, with international students on a Student visa required to study full-time.

Additional Student Costs

Students may be required to provide their own personal safety equipment and arrange regular access to the internet and suitable computing facilities to undertake the work required in the engineering courses.