UAE · Master's
Curtin University Dubai
Master of Engineering Management
Curtin University Dubai
Course Overview
Curtin Dubai's Master of Engineering Management is a two-year program built for working engineers who want to move into project leadership and client-facing roles. Co-taught by Curtin's Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Business and Law, it balances technical units (advanced project management, asset management, risk) with leadership and finance papers — handy for Sri Lankan engineers eyeing senior roles at Arabtec, Parsons, AECOM or DEWA contracting partners.
The Dubai campus sits in Dubai International Academic City and offers strong industry links with the Emirate's construction, oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. The degree is awarded by Curtin Perth (QS Top 200, EUR-ACE accredited engineering school) and graduates are eligible for the UAE 2-year post-study work visa and 10-year Golden Visa pathway once employed.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline (CGPA 2.5/4.0 or equivalent).
- check_circle Sri Lankan four-year engineering honours degree from UoM, UoP, UoR, SLIIT, NSBM accepted directly.
- check_circle CV showing engineering experience (preferred but not mandatory for high-GPA applicants).
- check_circle Personal statement on career goals.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if previous degree was taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AED 95,000 | Rs. 8,265,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | AED 50,000 | Rs. 4,350,000 |
| Student Visa & Medical Insurance | AED 4,500 | Rs. 391,500 |
| Total Year 1 Cost | AED 149,500 | Rs. 13,006,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Engineering Management graduates from Curtin Dubai move into project manager, consulting engineer and operations lead roles across the UAE's mega-project ecosystem — Parsons, AECOM, Khatib & Alami, ALEC, Drake & Scull and DEWA contractors. Sri Lankan engineers who already hold CIVIL ENG / ELECTRICAL chartership at home find this degree opens up the UAE supervising-engineer salary band quickly.
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