Study Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management) at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Information for Australian students.

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Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGEB

SATAC Code
4GD098 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have at least one of the following qualifications:
- A completed Bachelor degree in engineering, science or technology or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution;
OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution
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Degree overview

Provide operation skills in engineering management covering courses in quality management, principles of project management, engineering economic analysis, research data analysis, intelligent production systems, talent acquisition and development, and people, leadership and performance, and others.
A pathway to the UniSA Master of Engineering (Engineering Management).
One of Australia’s leading universities for engineering research, with research rated well above world-class¹.

¹2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Snapshot

Taught by world-class lecturers and researchers, this graduate diploma will help you prepare for a career in engineering management, or for further study.

You will study various aspects of managing the operations of an engineering organisation including quality management, research data analysis, principles of project management, engineering economic analysis, intelligent production systems, sustainable development and design practice, and people, and leadership and performance with elective courses in energy and society, robotics and automation, talent acquisition and development, strategic procurement and others.

This postgraduate degree is offered as part of a suite of three programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification.

If, for any reason you cannot continue your study and you decide to exit this degree having completed the four courses in the first year of the program, you may be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Engineering Management). If you finish this qualification and want to do further study, you can continue your study in the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management).

On-campus teaching for this program is based at the Mawson Lakes campus. Only 20 minutes from the city centre with easy parking. The Mawson Lakes campus is also accessible by bus and train with the Mawson Lakes train station only a short walk.

What you'll learn

The qualification comprises studies in quality management, project management, human resource management, leadership, intelligent production systems including the use of robotics and automation and energy management.

You will also study engineering management data analysis skills for research projects.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Course name First Year			Reference
Course name First semester (Study period 1,2,3)			Reference
Course name Intelligent Production Systems	Area and cat no. MFET 5055	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Total Quality Management	Area and cat no. MFET 5022	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Research Data Analysis	Area and cat no. CIVE 5015	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Principles of Project Management	Area and cat no. BUSS 5142	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Second semester (Study period 4,5,6)			Reference
Course name Sustainable Development and Design Practice	Area and cat no. MENG 4022	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Engineering Economic Analysis	Area and cat no. MFET 5011	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name People, Leadership and Performance	Area and cat no. BUSS 5114	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Elective		Units 4.5	Reference

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Elective
Course name Robotics and Automation	Area and cat no. MFET 5023	Units 4.5
Course name Strategic Concepts	Area and cat no. BUSS 5074	Units 4.5
Course name Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Area and cat no. BUSS 5080	Units 4.5
Course name Energy and Society	Area and cat no. MENG 5005	Units 4.5
Course name Talent Acquisition and Development	Area and cat no. BUSS 5351	Units 4.5
Course name Strategic Procurement	Area and cat no. BUSS 5378	Units 4.5

Study hours

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

class exercises and online quizzes
tutorial work and computer practicals
reports and project documentation
essays and assignments
examinations
group projects and presentations

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.

You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Why Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management)

UniSA is one of Australia’s leading universities for engineering research, with research rated well above world-class.¹

The program provides students with advanced learning in practice of managing engineering operations in quality management, principles of project management, engineering economic analysis, intelligent production systems, sustainable development and design practice, and people, and leadership and performance with elective courses in energy and society, robotics and automation, talent acquisition and development, strategic procurement and others. You will also study engineering management data analysis skills for research projects.

Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, experience-based learning and modern facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of modern enterprise. Learning is supported by world-class engineering research and industry experience to help advance your expertise and career opportunities.

¹ 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Real-world connections

UniSA collaborates with over 2,500 companies worldwide – we offer our students plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience and make industry connections.

We also have very strong research concentrations that provide a dynamic learning and research base for students. All have state-of-the-art facilities, with world renowned links and associations.

We also host regular University-wide career expos and employment forums through our Career Service, as well as alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Career outcomes

Your career

Engineering professionals find employment in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government. Careers to consider:

energy manager: monitoring and reducing energy usage; understanding where and how energy is used; highlight energy reduction across a business, projects and work sites
engineering operations: manager supervising and leading teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; overseeing production and quality control; directing operations, testing and maintenance; planning and scheduling, client consulting, budgetary responsibilities
quality assurance manager: working with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and to monitor these against agreed targets; writing management and technical reports; determining training needs; promoting change and improvement in performance and quality
business development engineer: developing and maintaining excellent client relationships; working with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; proposing business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, meeting business revenue targets

Industry facts

There is strong future demand for Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals in Australia

(National Skills Commission 2021)

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Your study experience and support

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Student services

Our student services provide you with all the support you need at university. You can access a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling, career advice, social support services, as well as those through our student association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.

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Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with modern facilities including lecture theatres, libraries and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments.

Your program director

My diverse research interests include machine vision systems and digital image processing, discrete-event systems, engineering management, supply chain management, robotics and automation. I have published over 100 international journal and conference papers.

Dr Michael Evans

Program Director

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What others are saying

I wanted to study engineering management because I was interested in overseeing large-scale projects at multiple stages. My studies are preparing me to manage and balance time, costs, resources, quality controls, communications, procurements and risk management – all the things you need for successful project delivery. Through a workplace project, I was able to get industry experience and work on my presentation skills in professional meetings with real clients.

Hazel Zapanta

Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
Graduate Project Manager | AECOM

Hazel Zapanta

Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
Graduate Project Manager | AECOM

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