University of Technology Sydney

C11266v1 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (GradCertEM)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Shanghai, China

Notes

This course is only offered offshore. It is available in Shanghai. The language of tuition is Modern Standard Chinese.

This course is offered through the Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce, Shanghai University.


Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
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

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 master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study

OR

  • Completed 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 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 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 advanced diploma (AQF 6) or diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5-7, or other 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)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.

The substitution of core subjects with an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

The course is made up of subjects that provide students with flexibility. Classes are usually held in block mode (attend classes only two or three times during the session per subject).

Course structure

Students complete 24 credit points of study.

Course completion requirements

42908 Engineering Project Preparation 6cp
CBK91260 Options (Engineering Management Shanghai) 18cp
Total 24cp

Course program

A typical part-time program is shown below.

Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
42908 Engineering Project Preparation   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91260 Options (Engineering Management Shanghai) 18cp  
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK91260 Options (Engineering Management Shanghai) 18cp  

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management and the Master of Engineering Management (C04283).

Other information

Application information is available from:

SILC Business School, Shanghai University
email silcgraduate@oa.shu.edu.cn