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Introduction to the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management is designed to provide engineers, scientists, and other professionals with the knowledge and skills required to manage technology and engineering projects and organizations. The program is supervised by a committee composed of representatives from the Telfer School of Management and the Faculty of Engineering.

Main Areas of Research

The main areas of research in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management include:

• Production and operations management
• Robotics and manufacturing management
• Reliability and maintainability engineering
• Human resource management, industrial and technology marketing
• Technical project management and control
• Research and development and innovation management
• Operation research
• Forecasting

Learning Outcomes

The objective of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management is to develop the knowledge and skills of engineers and scientists in the management of people, projects, resources, and organizations in technical environments.

Other Programs Offered

Other programs offered within the same discipline or in a related area include the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management.

Fees and Funding

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies. International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a minimum admission average of 70% (B).
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in English.
• Provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction through one of the following two requirements or one of the language tests below.
  • Proof of completion within the last five years, of a previous degree program in an English language university.
  • Proof of recent prolonged residence and exercise of a profession in an English speaking country (normally at least four years over the last six years).
• Language tests recognized by the University:
  • TOEFL minimum score of 600 (paper-based) with a minimum score of 50 on the written and 50 on the spoken or a minimum score of 100 (internet-based).
  • IELTS minimum score of 7 for 3 of the 4 tests (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) and a minimum score of 6 in the fourth test.
  • A score of at least 14 on the CANTEST, with no individual test score below 4.0, along with a minimum score of 4.5 on the oral component of the test.

Transfer from the Diploma to the Masters Program

Students registered in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management may apply for transfer to the Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Management, obtain advanced standing for courses completed under the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, complete the remaining units, and finally obtain the Master of Engineering degree.

Course Requirements

To receive the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, a student enrolled in the program must successfully complete 15 units of academic work. Students must meet the following requirements:

• Compulsory Courses: 9 compulsory course units from:
  • EMP 5100 Introduction to Engineering Management
  • EMP 5123 Business Case Development
  • EMP 5235 Leadership Skills
  • EMP 5241 Management Accounting
  • EMP 5250 Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • EMP 5320 Marketing
  • EMP 6362 Project Management
• Optional Courses: 6 optional course units from one primary Area of Expertise, including:
  • Data Analysis
  • Product Innovation Management
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Industry Applications

Minimum Requirements

Students who fail 6 units must withdraw from the program.

Research at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities, with research founded on excellence, relevance, and impact, and conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The research community thrives in four strategic areas:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Advancing just societies
• Shaping the digital world
• Enabling lifelong health and wellness

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Areas of research include:

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering