Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Program Overview

This exit-only program in Engineering Management equips engineers and technical specialists with advanced knowledge and skills in management and engineering. Students complete 48 credit points of coursework, including core subjects in professional engineering, engineering management, and electives in engineering. The program is offered on a flexible schedule, allowing students to complete it full-time in one year or part-time in two years. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in engineering fields, with enhanced abilities in project management, risk management, and other managerial aspects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This exit-only program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in engineering management. The course provides an opportunity for engineers and technical specialists to deepen the knowledge and skills gained in their first degree while expanding their managerial and professional engineering knowledge. This program allows students to interface between engineering, technology, and management. The integration of carefully tailored coursework delivers graduates who understand the professional, societal, and environmental context and have developed a range of management and engineering capabilities to respond to it.

Outline:

Candidates complete coursework subjects totaling 48 credit points of study.

Course Completion Requirements:

| Requirement | Credit Points | |---|---| | STM90861 Professional Engineering stream | 18 | | CBK90958 Choice (Engineering Management) | 18 | | CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12 | |

Total

48

Modules:

STM90861 Professional Engineering stream

This stream provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of professional engineering. Students will develop an understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of engineers, as well as the principles of engineering design and analysis. Core: ENG9983 Engineering Practice - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions; ENG9951 Applied Engineering Mathematics - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions; ENG9966 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions

CBK90958 Choice (Engineering Management)

This stream provides students with a wide range of elective subjects in engineering management. Students can choose from subjects such as project management, risk management, financial management, and operations management. Core: MNG9905 Project Management - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions; MNG9902 Risk Management - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions; MNG9901 Financial Management - 48 lectures, 8 tutorial and 6 laboratory sessions

CBK90743 Electives (Engineering)

This stream provides students with the opportunity to choose electives from a wide range of engineering disciplines. Students can choose from subjects such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and computer science.

Teaching:

This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-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).

Careers:

Students who have a basic undergraduate engineering degree enhance their ability and knowledge, enabling them to gain and hold employment in relevant engineering fields.