Course Curriculum

The Master of Management for Engineers at CQUniversity consists of 16 units, totaling 96 credits, including 14 core units and two electives. The core units provide a comprehensive foundation in management and leadership principles tailored for engineers and technical professionals. Management and Business Context (MGMT20144) introduces key organisational and business concepts, while Effective Business Communications (BUSN20017) develops professional communication skills essential for leadership roles. Managing Human Resources (HRMT20024) and Marketing Management and Digital Communications (MRKT20052) focus on workforce management and strategic marketing practices in technical and engineering contexts.Innovation and Sustainable Business Development (MGMT20132) and Think Big (MGMT20143) encourage creative problem-solving and the development of innovative strategies for sustainable organisational growth. Project management is emphasised through Initiating and Planning Projects (PPMP20008), Project Management Concepts (PPMP20007), Leading Lean Projects (PPMP20009), and Executing and Closing Projects (PPMP20010), equipping students with practical skills to plan, execute, and oversee projects efficiently. Research in Business (BUSN20016) and Operations Management and Business Analytics (MGMT20130) build analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills, while Professional Practice and Career Development (MGMT29013) prepares students to navigate complex professional environments. Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Organisations (MGMT20148) focuses on applying strategic management approaches to achieve sustainable organisational outcomes.Students select two electives to tailor the program to their individual career goals, allowing for specialisation or focus in areas relevant to their professional development. Together, the core and elective units provide engineers with the combination of technical, strategic, and leadership skills necessary to advance in management roles, lead projects, and drive innovation within engineering and technical industries. Graduates are equipped to enhance their career prospects, improve employability, and assume senior management positions across a variety of organisational contexts.