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Master of Energy System Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and abroad.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
S756, 0101805

About this course

With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and abroad
. With ambitious renewable energy targets around the world, there is an increasing global demand for skilled senior engineers who can design, manage and maintain new distributed energy grid systems.

The Master of Energy System Management focuses on practical and real-world problems that blend project-based and workplace learning.

This one-year coursework program extends your knowledge in energy management systems through a unique blend of engineering, IT and science units. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills to tackle problems associated with energy systems, including efficiencies, renewable and alternative solutions, and policy, all whilst considering environmental impacts. Become a leader in the future of energy and be able to represent both business and government.

Want to develop real-world solutions to global energy challenges?

You will develop unique strengths to work collaboratively in professional teams in order to develop evidence-based engineering solutions. Throughout the degree you will acquire critical-thinking, innovative problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills that employers are looking for to satisfy the growing need for intelligent energy systems and the increasing use of renewable and alternative energy sources for a variety of residential and commercial applications.

You will have world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips with access to Deakin's state-of-the-art engineering precinct and the Geelong Future Economy Precinct (GTP) - home to the Renewable Energy Microgrid, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering and the Australian Future Fibre Research and Innovation Centre.

Graduates of this course will have skills necessary to work as a highly skilled engineer with expertise in Energy System Management and lead the charge in implementing and managing energy systems for society, business and government.







Career pathways

Graduates of this course will have the skills necessary to work as a highly skilled engineer with expertise in Energy System Management.
Graduates will be able to take responsibility for interpreting and implementing energy changes for society, business and government, and for ensuring that policy decisions are adequately informed.

These skills would equip graduates to work in specialist roles such as:

* energy manager
* renewable energy project engineer
* energy systems engineer
* energy supply consultant.





Course structure

To complete the Master of Energy System Management, students must attain 8 credit points, which must include the following:

  • eight (8) core units (8 credit points)
  • completion of STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • completion of SEE700 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit).

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit

Recognition of prior learning may be granted for relevant postgraduate studies, in accordance with standard University procedures.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Deakin University.
76.7%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
67.9%
Teaching scale