Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management requires 0.5 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering. Full time study is only available for mid-year commencement, and part time study is available for both semesters.The course articulates with the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Aims

The course provides graduates with study in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering management that builds on a student's previous knowledge and experience.  It provides graduates with the ability to analyse and evaluate information and solve engineering management problems, preparing them for future roles as engineering managers.

Engineering managers are required to manage and articulate solutions with regard to a strong professional and ethical position and to do that they need well developed written and oral communication skills and an ability to continue to learn and adapt.  This course provides contributes to the development of these skills.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Evaluate engineering management problems and use professional skills and knowledge in managing the systematic development of engineering systems
2.
Make use of management fundamentals to manage teams able to accomplish solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
3.
Apply analytical skills to the operations and strategic management of their organisations
4.
Select appropriate contemporary strategic management practices as they apply to engineering problems