Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)

Automation, artificial intelligence and digitalisation in manufacturing have revolutionized the engineering industry. New tech has created demand for new skills. Employers need manufacturing engineers with both business knowledge and technical expertise. Developed in consultation with industry leaders, La Trobe's Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) combines business skills with technical knowledge to place you at the forefront of the modern manufacturing industry. With a focus on engineering business concepts, you'll develop negotiation and consultation skills, combined with specialised knowledge in system design, materials processing and sustainable engineering.

Gain hands-on experience with CNC lathe and CNC router machines, laser and water jet cutters, 3D printers and materials processing and characterization instruments in our on-campus access to manufacturing laboratories. You'll also build industry contacts with our embedded six-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities or research learning placement options. Discover how to design automated production lines which produce products to a specified quality and cost and explore the technology and software used to improve engineering design, modeling, manufacturing and control. Most importantly, develop socially conscious decision-making processes by examining sustainable workplace practices in the engineering industry.