Master of Industrial Engineering

New course in 2021

  • 2 years full time / 4 years part time
  • On Campus (Parkville)
  • Available to domestic and international students
  • Start-year intake – February and mid-year intake – July
industrial engineering
Industrial cranes

Apply a systematic approach to transform designs and concepts into tangible products and services through a wide range of industrial systems. Industrial engineers ensure a company’s competitiveness from design and production to business strategy by maximising efficiency and effectiveness in the organisation. They look at how to improve processes or design things that are more efficient and waste less money, time, resources and energy while meeting customer needs and regulatory obligations.


Develop a comprehensive engineering and business skillset in manufacturing technologies, system and simulation and advanced manufacturing and operations techniques, and business management.

The University of Melbourne is ranked #1 in Australia for mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering. *

Industry aligned curriculum

Gain experience through real-world projects and an industry aligned curriculum to consolidate your theoretical knowledge. You will be prepared for a career in a wide range of industries from manufacturing and processing to healthcare systems, banking and consulting.

The Master of Industrial Engineering will give you advanced knowledge and skills in:

  • Manufacturing processes and technology
  • Manufacturing automation and IT
  • Industrial systems and simulation
  • Sustainable and life cycle engineering
  • Industry digital transformation and optimization
  • Business management

You’ll undertake industry, design and optimisation projects and gain the skills and knowledge to practice as a professional engineer. ^

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • 3-year undergraduate degree in any engineering system major with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, or
  • 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent

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*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
^Full accreditation will be sought in early 2023 or 2024 after at least 5 students had graduated from the course.
Full accreditation would be backdated to cover all students who entered the program from 2021.