Get the skills you need to manage complex infrastructure projects.
The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) is a coursework degree that provides practising engineers with skills in applying an advanced body of knowledge to solve complex problems in a range of contexts, at the level of professional practice.
There will be no intake for this program from Semester 1, 2018 until further notice.
The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) is a coursework degree that provides practising engineers with skills in applying an advanced body of knowledge to solve complex problems in a range of contexts, at the level of professional practice.
The program provides higher level skills in the design, construction, operation and renewal, and maintenance of transport infrastructure. A key component is interactions with recognised specialists teaching each course.
The degree is designed to interface with a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar series that utilises international specialists and helps engineers stay current in their knowledge and skills.
Professional recognition
The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) complies with Type 1 Continuing Professional Development as defined by the National Engineers Registration Board of Australia. Registered professional engineers can use it to maintain registration and graduate engineers can use it to achieve registration.
Intensive delivery
This program is delivered using a combination of intensive face-to-face study blocks (normally two weeks long), online components, and a choice of Work Placement (WPL) and Special Research Project (SPR) combination which will have monthly update and check in meetings (face-to-face or skype) with a USC academic. Students should refer to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering course schedule and the published timetables as sessions can vary from year to year.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for entry into this program student's entering the Masters program will normally be required to hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree (AQF Level 8) from a recognised higher education institution.
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units
ENG701 Corporate Accounting
ENG703 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
ENG704 Contemporary Accounting Issues
ENG705 Issues in Auditing Practice
Specialisation courses (4) 48 units
PLUS select 1 specialisation from:
Project Management for Engineers
MGT703 Managing Research
MGT712 Marketing in an International Environment
PRM720 Global Business Management
PRM721 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
OR
Workplace Research
SRP721 Food Marketing(24 units) *
WPL720 Corporate Finance(24 units) *
* must be taken after completion of 4 required courses
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Project Management for Engineers specialisation - Session 1 commencement (January)
- (Sippy Downs) Workplace Research specialisation - Session 1 commencement (January)
- (Sippy Downs) Project Management for Engineers specialisation - Session 5 commencement (June)
- (Sippy Downs) Workplace Research specialisation - Session 5 commencement (June)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Postgraduate students are expected to have a high level of English written and speaking skills. Refer to the English language requirements.
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Register your selected specialisation