Master of Engineering Management

Degree Summary

Program Outcomes

Program Structure

Faculty

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Duration

18 - 24 months
10 subjects

Classes commence

September (Autumn)

January (Winter)

April (Spring)

Fees*

AED 9,597.26 / USD 2,615 per subject
*VAT 5% inclusive

Our Master of Engineering Management degree focuses on helping you develop and demonstrate creative, analytical and conceptual skills to analyse, diagnose and execute strategic judgements across all engineering functions such as research, design and construction.

This degree will enable you to successfully integrate technical and project management skills while optimising the use of personnel, resources, equipment and information to deliver engineering projects.

You will learn about engineering logistics, financial management of engineered assets, innovation and design, project management, construction management and more.

With large-scale engineering projects underway throughout the region, there is a need for engineering professionals with managerial skills. With our Master of Engineering Management degree, you will be able to work in managerial roles across a range of engineering disciplines such as chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, material, mechanical, software and structural.

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Program Selection Guide

Entry Requirements

Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:

Country	Direct Admission	Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent	Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent
Australia	65%	57%	50%
Brazil	7/10	6/10	5/10
China	75%	63%	50%
Colombia	3.5/5	3.25/5	3/5
Egypt	65% (Good)	57%	50% (Pass)
India	50%	45%	40%
	10 Point System: 7.0/10.0	10 Point System: 6.0/10.0	10 Point System: 5.0/10.0
	4 Point System: 3.0/4.0	4 Point System: 2.5/4.0	4 Point System: 2.0/4.0
Iran	14	13	12
Japan	70/100 or 4/5	65/100 or 3.5/5	60/100 or 3/5
Jordan	70%	60%	50%
Kenya	50%	45%	40%
Lebanon	11	10.5	10
Mexico	8/10	7/10	6/10
Nepal	50%	45%	40%
Nigeria	50%	45%	40%
Pakistan	50%	45%	40%
Russia	Average of 4	Average of 3.5	Average of 3
South Korea	80/100	75/100	70/100
UAE	3	2.5	2
UK	2^nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%)	45%	Pass (or min 40%)
USA	3	2.5	2

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the Master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.
[2] Applicants for the MEM program are required to have a recognised Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

English Language Test	Entry Score
IELTS Academic	Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
TOEFL Internet based	79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
TOEFL Computer based	213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
TOEFL* International paper based	550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
EmSAT Achieve English	1400

Note: Students who have achieved an overall Academic IELTS score of 6, but with a minimum of 5 in reading and writing for their relevant program, may opt to take Academic Writing as an additional subject during their first semester at an additional fee of AED 1,050/USD 286. A 50% pass rate is required to clear the post enrolment condition. Alternatively, the student may opt to retake the IELTS test.

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD's Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:

The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
A Certificate of Completion

(If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

Proof of your english language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

Your current resume or CV
A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

Attestation of Documents

Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.

If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by:

The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.

Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

The Master of Engineering Management comprises of a total of 9 subjects that includes 6 core subjects, 2 elective subjects and a final project.

Students from a three year bachelor's degree or a four year program without a research component will be required to take additional two subjects decided in consultation with the faculty.

Engineering Management Subjects

Core Subjects

Topics will be selected from: The creative and innovative process, aesthetics in design, life cycle design and planning. Design for economy, maintenance, disassembly, recycling, repair and rehabilitation. Designing with materials. Durability of materials, components, systems and structures. Intellectual property, patents and technology transfer. The international marketplace. Constraints on design: standards, specifications and codes of practice. Feasibility studies and costing Teamwork in design. Case studies.

Topics will cover: Scope Management, Time Management, Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Project Plans, Project Quality Management and Procurement and Contract Management.

The subject introduces engineers to strategic management. This includes basic strategic planning principles. The aim is to create awareness of strategic issues which engineering and technology based organisations face and how an organisation goes about developing a strategic plan to address them. This includes an appreciation of the nature of competition and competitive leverage that can be achieved from effective technology decisions. A need for consciousness of these issues amongst engineers is crucial to their function and development as professionals in both commercial and not for profit organisations.

Financial management principles, time value of money, discrete assets considerations, continuous assets considerations, identification of cost elements, cost prediction methods, regulatory economics, financial case development, engineered asset repair-replace decision making.

Logistics decisions play a critical role in the development of fast, efficient and responsive supply chains, and Engineers are increasingly called upon to make such decisions. This subject examines the key aspects of logistics systems design, operation and optimisaiton within the broader context of supply network configuration. The subject introduces a range of quantitative tools and techniques that support logistics decisions, and helps students develop the skills required to deal with real world logistics problems through simulation modelling, case study analysis and experiential exercises.

The dissertation is a project allowing you to pursue a particular area in depth and solve a specific practical engineering problem. Students complete a dissertation in their area of interest. The dissertation develops skills in information retrieval, project planning and organisation, analysis, problem solving and effective communication of results. Involves the undertaking of an individual supervised project focused on solving a problem relevant to the discipline area of the degree. The student would normally be required to do a literature survey, analysis, and develop suitable solutions to the selected problem. This will allow the students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the structured coursework and thus gain valuable confidence in their ability to practice engineering at a high professional standard. An electronic version of the final report in Microsoft word must be submitted for assessment.

Choose any two Electives from the approved list below:

Asset and Maintenance Engineering Stream

Framework, context and history of asset management, strategic management and engineered asset management in context. Application/adaptation of basic tools, costs and benefits of life cycle management, available models and standards. Possible uses of models business drivers, legal requirements, quality systems and configuration and documentation management, interfaces with other functions (departments and organisations).

RAM (Reliability, Availability & Maintainability) studies, requirements flow down, cost estimation, analysis on design, probabilistic design, logistic support, maintainability, availability, interface control, system integration, reliability grown modelling, cost estimation, sparings. Testing and performance evaluation, system safety modelling, installation procedures, asset management, disposal, asset purchase/replacement policies and decision-making. More specifically, the topics covered under this subject include terminologies for reliability engineering, failure data analysis and modelling, system reliability modelling, system maintainability & availability, design for reliability, reliability testing, reliability growth testing and reliability management.

Maintenance concept design methodology; reliability theory; data recordings and analysis; identification and analysis of failure modes; maintenance rule selection; preventative replacement policies; optimisation of inspection frequencies; clustering of tasks; opportunity maintenance; specification of resource requirements.

Construction and Contract Management Stream

Introduction to risk management and ongoing management issues with a focus on the development of a credible business plan design with identification of potential risks. Within the site construction management context, students will develop skills in planning and scheduling, construction economics, construction safety and equipment maintenance. Students will be introduced to analytical tools for improving productivity and performance applied to the project scope, time, cost, risk and contractual issues. Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modelling) concepts and processes and how they interact with construction industry. Students will develop the ability to reads plans/blueprints and learn how to visualise the structural components relationships between 2D and 3D representations with the aid of software tools. Incorporating BIM in the context of estimations of quantities and cost and construction analysis and design.

Employment law, contract law, issues such as types of interface i.e. contract types (cost plus, schedule of rates): HR structure and sourcing arrangements, management of the interface, performance measurement, monitoring and management, managing the client, managing the supplier, legal implications, employment law and safety law implications, duty of care, transmission of business, industrial relations, intellectual property, ownership and use of maintenance data and know-how.

This subject is designed to provide skills and understanding to incorporate sustainable development principles and practices into everyday decision making and planning processes. It provides an overview of the major sustainable development issues facing professionals such as engineers, scientists, economists, when they make choices as to particular products, processes and systems to adopt in their workplaces.

Other Electives

Introduction to Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, and Big Data with coverage of Data Structures, role of Data Quality and per-processing, Association Rules, Artificial Neural Networks, Support Vector methods, Tree Based Methods, Clustering and Classification Methods, Regression and Statistical Methods, Overfitting and Inferential issues, Evaluation, Use of Data Mining packages with applications for benchmark and real world situations.

Increasing marketplace competitiveness has ushered in the era of shape-up or get run over. End-to-end Supply Chain Management holds the promise of an effective response to such a business environment when managed appropriately. This subject explains how demand amplification negatively affects the supply chain. It demonstrates how the four strategies (1) Relationship Management; (2) Information Flow; (3) Lead time compression; (4) Supply Chain integration and synchronisation mitigate the negative effects in an industry context. Note that in today's world it is not companies competing against each other but in fact a company's supply chain competing against another company's supply chain.

This subject provides students with an understanding of the key theoretical concepts used to analyse work organisations as complex socially constructed entities. The subject approaches organisational analysis using multiple perspectives, each with a dominant metaphor. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical foundations of the perspectives. In conjunction with the work of major organisational theorists, each perspectives metaphorical roots are explored in depth. Students then learn to use the perspectives to identify the dynamics of real organisations.

The subject addresses key challenges and opportunities associated with managing across cultural boundaries in the context of an increasing multicultural business environment. Topics include understanding the challenges that cultural differences pose for international managers, cross-cultural communication and negotiation, leading and motivating in cross-cultural settings, diversity management, and comparative management practices … For more content click the Read More button below. The subject addresses key challenges and opportunities associated with managing across cultural boundaries in the context of an increasing multicultural business environment. Topics include understanding the challenges that cultural differences pose for international managers, cross-cultural communication and negotiation, leading and motivating in cross-cultural settings, diversity management, and comparative management practices in global settings.

This subject addresses the mechanics, analytical approaches, and design principles associated with road and infrastructure. The subject covers traffic loadings, rigid and flexible pavements, and trends in road and rail transport technologies. Topics are addressed with a particular focus on environmental, economic and social sustainability in design and selection of materials.

Program Outcomes

The need for engineering talent is apparent in the rapid increase in large-scale construction projects underway throughout the region. There is a strong demand for engineering professionals and a wealth of opportunities for those who combine both technical and managerial expertise.

Students of the Master of Engineering Management typically work across a range of engineering disciplines (chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, material, mechanical, software and structural). You will be able to pursue careers such as:

Plant Manager
Project Manager
Engineering Supervisor
Process Engineer

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Recognition

Energy Institute (EI)

UOWD is an affiliate of The Energy Institute. The Energy Institute (EI) is the leading professional membership body bringing global energy expertise together, from oil and gas to renewables. The EI connects you to a thriving global community and unlocks access to a broad range of benefits. Becoming a Student Member of the EI will grant you access to resources and opportunities that will not only support you in your studies, but also to further your career development.

Dr Haile-Selassie Rajamani

Head of School
School of Engineering

Dr Haile-Selassie Rajamani is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences and currently teaches Signals & Systems and Control Theory to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has a special interest in Renewable Energy and Power Electronics.

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Master of Engineering Management

Degree Summary

Program Outcomes

Program Structure

Faculty

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Duration

Classes commence

Fees*

Program Selection Guide

Master of Engineering Management

Program Structure

Innovation and Design

Engineering Project Management

Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists

Financial Management for Engineered Assets

Engineering Logistics

Dissertation

Life-Cycle and Risk Management

Systems Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Requirement Analysis

Construction Management

Project Implementation and Outsourcing

Sustainability for Engineers Scientist and Professionals

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Supply Chain Management

Organizational Analysis

Cross Cultural Management

Sustainable Roads and Railway Engineering

Program Outcomes

Accreditation and Recognition

Professional Recognition

Energy Institute (EI)

Dr Haile-Selassie Rajamani

Faculty

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