Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management)
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    Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 50,500 / year(s)
    Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management)

    About

    This program will provide you with the resources and operational insights to become an efficient and articulate engineering manager. You’ll discover new leadership insights on advanced engineering concepts in data analytics, economic analysis, and quality improvement. You will gain the skills to be inclusive of diverse perspectives and negotiation with stakeholders to achieve real, positive change.

    Use data-driven evidence to improve safety measures and mitigate risk while forging ahead as an industry leader with the latest technological advances. Specialise in a range of disciplines with high industry demand for engineers, including renewable energy, sustainable transitions, and defence. With hands-on work experience and real-life case studies, you will receive expert guidance and career support.

    Elevate your engineering and scientific ability with a new role in project management. It’s time to harness your leadership skills and take the next exciting step up in your industry of choice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation or a related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent or a graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from any discipline from a recognised higher education institution PLUS at least 3 years relevant work experience that includes project experience in a field related to engineering, science or technology; OR
    • A completed associate degree (AQF level 6) in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution PLUS at least 5 years relevant work experience that includes project experience in a field related to engineering, science or technology.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    With increasing technological complexity and a drive for sustainable practice across sectors, your engineering management skills will be essential for overseeing project goals. Your technical insights and communication will empower you to help clients and stakeholders make informed decisions. In a world of constant and rapid change, you can make it possible to achieve both functional and aesthetic goals within efficient timeframes

    You could identify a cause of energy waste and influence stakeholders to invest in an innovative new process for solar energy storage. Maybe you’ll streamline workflows, improve safety checks, and promote better inter-disciplinary communication within the maritime defence force. Or perhaps you will initiate an in-house mentorship program in your work culture to dramatically improve team satisfaction and growth.

    As an engineering manager, you could work in a wide range of industries, including:

    • Technology and software development
    • Healthcare and biotechnology
    • Clean energy and net-zero industry transition
    • Automotive and transportation
    • Construction and infrastructure
    • Manufacturing and consumer utilities
    • Aerospace and defence
    • Government and public service
    • Networking and technical sales.

    Industry trends

    As population growth escalates, climate change effects increase and technological advances become more embedded in our way of life – your technical adaptability will become indispensable.

    Across every sector in engineering, the Australian Engineering Labour Market Overview predicts a near-exponential rise in employment opportunities as we rush to meet Australia’s net-zero climate commitments for 2050. There is a current skill shortage projected to only increase, with engineering leaders and project managers in high demand.

    Graduates of our program will find ample opportunities in their fields of interest, including computer science and AI technologies, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, construction and urban planning and the defence force.

    Fee Information

    Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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