Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGEB

Fees
AUD$ 30,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
077354D

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
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The Graduate Diploma aims to provide students with advanced learning in the practice of managing engineering operations. In addition it provides an opportunity for them to develop an understanding of engineering research methods and to undertake a workplace learning project to apply the knowledge they have developed in the program.

Content & Structure

The program contains studies in quality management, project planning and control, intelligent manufacturing systems including the use of robotics and automation and energy management. Students are also learn about research methods in engineering and are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge to a substantial work based project which is undertaken with a local organisation.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Core Course
Total Quality Management	MFET 5022	4.5
Foundation Course
Project Planning and Control	MFET 3008	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Elective Courses
Energy and Society	MENG 5005	4.5
Intelligent Production Systems	MFET 5055	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Core Course
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 1
Foundation Course
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Elective Courses
Engineering Research Methods	ENGG 5006	4.5
Robotics and Automation	MFET 5023	4.5
Sustainable Development and Design Practice	MENG 4022	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to have successfully completed 18 units in the program before enrolling in the course EDUC 4192 Learning in the Workplace Project.

2. Students must complete ONLY ONE foundation course in their first study period and are not permitted to take two foundation courses.

Notes

1. Students enrolling in the course Learning in the Workplace Project EDUC 4192 should contact the course co-ordinator at least 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching of the course to begin the process of being placed into a suitable project.