C11239v1 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Overview

This course is designed to provide management knowledge which can be tailored to fit students' needs. It is designed to provide practising engineers with extended knowledge beyond their first degree and to update knowledge and skills in recent advances in engineering, technology and business practice. The subjects offered follow an integrated approach to professional practice through a choice of professional engineering subjects and an elective.

Many working engineers and technologists do not have the time to commit to a master's course. However, the demand for management knowledge among engineers is increasing.

Career options

Knowledge and skills in technical management gained from completing this course can assist practising professionals to understand management jargon and practices and gain advantage in applying for engineering management positions.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a six-month, full-time basis or one-year, part-time basis.

The course is made up of subjects that provide students with flexibility. Classes are usually held in standard mode (weekly attendance) or in block mode (attend classes only two or three times during the session per subject).

Course structure

Students complete 24 credit points of study. A minimum of 18 credit points comes from the core of the Master of Engineering Management and the remainder from core or elective subjects. Elective subjects are to be chosen from postgraduate subjects offered within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology as listed in the elective option; some subjects may need prior approval.

Course program

A typical full-time program is shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

Students enrolled in UTS: Engineering degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate coursework) are advised to direct all their course-related inquiries to: