C11239v1 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (GradCertEM)CRICOS code: 081085G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
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 intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates are culturally and historically informed, with awareness of ethical practices when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. |
| B.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates define performance requirements and parameters. |
| C.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates apply problem solving methods to propose or review management solutions and implementation. They exercise judgement to reflect upon solutions. |
| D.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates apply and evaluate information, concepts and theories in a Management area of practice. plan and review solutions. |
| E.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates communicate and collaborate with team members. |
| F.1 | Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management graduates seek and provide constructive reviews of personal and team members skills. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian associate degree (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian advanced diploma (AQF 6) or diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5-7, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
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 completion requirements
| CBK90956 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| CBK90959 Choice (Engineering Management) | 12cp | |
| CBK90230 Elective (Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
A typical full-time program is shown below.
| full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90956 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK90959 Choice (Engineering Management) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90230 Elective (Engineering) | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management, the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management (C06110) and the Master of Engineering Management (C04275).
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
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