Engineering (Engineering Management) Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Engineering (Engineering Management) course from Adelaide University you'll study advanced courses in engineering economic analysis, total quality management, enterprise resource planning, operations and supply chain management. Core courses in engineering management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.  

Discover a wide range of electives, giving you the freedom to tailor your studies to specific interests and career goals. Choose from strategic decision making, intelligent production systems, leadership and communications and industry 4.0 - broadening your skillset in a variety of disciplines.   

Explore more than theory – put your skills into practice. Participate in up to 450 hours of professional experience placements, putting you at the forefront of industry. You’ll also complete both a capstone design project and a major research project, honing your skillset in engineering concepts and theories. 

 You’ll graduate with the advanced technical and professional skills to achieve your career goals and pursue fields of interest.

Career opportunities:

Engineering managers blend technical knowledge with management expertise and are a vital link between teams and departments, senior management, clients and stakeholders. As projects become increasingly more complex and multi-disciplinary, engineering managers with the expertise to coordinate large teams to meet specifications and deadlines will be highly sought after. 

You could leverage real-time data monitoring and performance metrics to track project progress, anticipate potential risks and optimise team processes. Maybe you’ll specialise in resilience and risk management, implementing practices to mitigate risks like supply chain disruptions to business continuity. Or perhaps you’ll lead diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a more equitable organisational culture, where everyone belongs and can thrive.  

 Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of sectors including:  

• Aerospace and defence
• Automotive and transportation
• Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
• Construction and infrastructure
• Consulting and engineering services
• Consumer electronics and appliances
• Energy and utilities
• Environment and sustainability
• Financial services
• Government and public sector
• Healthcare and medical technology
• Manufacturing and industrial engineering
• Technology and software development
• Telecommunications and networking.