Prestigious and Accredited Degree : Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
You can complete your Master’s degree in 12, 16, 20 or 24 Months depending on:
- The number of subjects you choose to take per trimester,
- The number of trimesters, you choose to study per year.
There are many possible combinations between subjects and trimesters. Some examples are listed in the Tuition Fees section below.
The rise in extensive construction projects across the region showcases the demand for engineering management professionals. UOWD’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) students, possessing both technical and managerial expertise, find a multitude of opportunities across various engineering disciplines. Graduates are well-positioned for careers such as:
- Plant Manager
- Project Manager
- Engineering Supervisor
- Process Engineer
- Fall: September
- Winter: January
- Spring: April
- Bachelor’s degree: Regular Entry: 3.0 GPA and above
- Probation Entry: 2.5 to 2.99 (Probation means you will have to get an average of 55% in the 1st 3 subjects of your master’s degree)
- GFC: Less than 2.5 (students are required to take 3 General Foundation Classes during 1 month and cost 2900 MAD each)
- IBT 79 – or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 might be considered if GPA is 3.0)
There are 3 intakes per year, you can start your Master’s in September, in January, or in April.
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.5 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
Visa & Insurance fees (18.296 MAD) mentioned below include 7000 MAD, which is a deposit that the university keeps and refunds back to you when you finish your Master’s or even earlier when you start working and your company becomes your sponsor.
You can complete your Master’s degree in 12, 15 or 20 months depending on the number of subjects you choose to take per trimester as detailed in the below 3 tables:
Table 1 – 12 months duration: 3 subjects in September, 3 in January, and 4 in April
Table 2 – 15 months duration: 3 subjects in September, 3 in January, 3 in April and 1 in September
Table 3 – 20 months duration: 2 subjects in September, 2 in January, 2 in April, 2 in September & 2 in Jaunary
Program Structure
Subjects
Foundation level students will complete two additional subjects which will be decided in consultation with the Faculty.
All students will complete the following subjects that form the core of the MEM program:
| Subject Code | Subject Title |
|---|---|
| ENGG950 | Innovation and Design |
| ENGG951 | Engineering Project Management |
| ENGG953 | Modelling of Engineering Management Systems |
| ENGG954 | Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists |
| ENGG956 | Financial Management for Engineered Assets |
| MGNT981 | Managing in Multi-national Companies |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation* |
| OR | |
| ENGG955 | Engineering Research Methods |
| Additional Approved Elective | |
*Carries 12 credit points – equivalent to 2 subjects
Electives
You must choose any two elective subjects from the list below:
| Subject Code | Subject Title |
|---|---|
| Special topics in Engineering Management | |
| ENGG938 | Engineering Economics |
| ENGG939 | Engineering Logistics |
| ENGG957 | Project implementation and outsourcing |
| ENGG958 | Life-Cycle and Risk Management |
| ENGG960 | Maintenance Requirement Analysis |
| ENGG961 | Systems Reliability Engineering |
| MGMT915 | Management of Change |
| MGMT920 | Organisational Analysis |
| MGMT978 | Cross Cultural Management |
| TBS 904 | Marketing Management |
| ECON928 | Economic Analysis of Business |
| OPS 950 | Quality Management |
| OPS 952 | Implementing Quality Systems |
| OPS 953 | Service Management |
| OPS 928 | Logistics System Management |
| OPS 930 | Operations Management |
| OPS 933 | Procurement Management |
The Master of Engineering Management
The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) offers a comprehensive grounding in management thinking tailored for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, ideal for those aspiring to managerial roles. The program emphasizes the development of creative, analytical, and conceptual skills, empowering students to make strategic judgments across all engineering functions. Graduates will be equipped to collaborate across various disciplines including finance, human resources, and marketing.
Students can tailor their studies with elective subjects in specialised streams (up to 3 subjects) such as Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, and Engineering Asset Management, choosing up to three subjects that align with their interests.
Given the influx of large-scale engineering projects in the region, there is a growing demand for engineers possessing managerial skills. Our Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree in Dubai enables graduates to assume managerial roles across diverse engineering disciplines, including chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, material, mechanical, software, and structural.