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Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management 

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Full-time
Part-time (day & evening) 		Postgraduate 1 semester full-time or equivalent part-time Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
This set of postgraduate programs is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the engineering management domain. The proposed program is aimed at enriching various sophisticated engineering management knowledge areas essential to engineers and other professionals who aspire for managerial/leadership roles and responsibilities in engineering industries. The program will have an applied industry focus and include units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field.
 
The program aims to produce graduates who will be able to lead and apply advanced technical and management skills to the engineering organisations. The postgraduate programs will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of engineering management. Furthermore, valuable potential exists for synergistic integrations with other postgraduate programs including: advanced manufacturing technology, aviation, civil, construction management, and risk management.
 
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus.)

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The objective of the engineering management postgraduate programs is to provide useful learning experiences in various engineering management knowledge areas to the students. It is expected that the graduates from this program will be sufficiently competent to manage risks and safety in products, services and facilities in engineering, as well as non-engineering industries.

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The structure of the engineering management postgraduate programs has been designed to provide greater flexibility of choice for students.  There are some discipline specific core units and some elective recommended units. Students are required to complete specific minimum core/discipline-specific units for each level of the postgraduate degree.

The Graduate Certificate comprises four units normally taken over one semester of full-time study*, comprising two discipline specific units and two further discipline specific or elective units. Allowance can be made for an extended study period.
 
*International students are required to study full-time and on campus.

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Recommended Elective Units
Technical Management related units
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis *
 
Business Management related units ^
HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing 
 
 
Research Units

Note:
^ Three years of work experience is the requirement for enrolling in these Business Management related units. For HBO480 Leading: 3 years of work experience or submission of a rationale for approval
* Delivered via distance education/online. Some units may be offered both on campus and by distance/online education.
All distance education and some research units are not timetabled
All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless noted otherwise.
Additional elective units drawn from other postgraduate education programs under special circumstances is subject to the Program Coordinator's approval.
Not all units are available in every semester or year.
Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.
 
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus.)

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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The postgraduate programs aim to equip students with the following graduate attributes:
  • Capability in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas with ability to apply basic science, engineering and management fundamentals;
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
  • Understanding of the ethical, professional, social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities;
  • Ability to use systems approach for design, production, maintenance and operational performance;
  • Skills to planning and managing the people, systems and resources;
  • Competence to demonstrate creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship;
  • Adaptability and ability to manage changes and risks;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Talent to effectively function as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and/ or multi-cultural teams, with a capacity to lead or manage;
  • Research and inquiry skills, with a capacity to make rational decisions for best value and sustainability.
Moreover, the programs will meet the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences objectives for postgraduate education by:
  • Providing career orientated education;
  • Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer;
  • Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry;
  • Developing lifelong learning skills;
  • Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses.

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The admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management program include:
  • a Bachelor of Engineering or Technology degree (or equivalent);
  • qualifications and experience of an equivalent standard for the nominated program, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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There are currently no credit transfer arrangements.
 
Advanced Standing
Applications for advanced standing will be considered on their individual merit and must be submitted and resolved prior to first enrolment. University policies will apply with the following restrictions:

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
A maximum of 1 unit of study (12.5 credit points) advanced standing is allowed.

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For information on pathways, please visit: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

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The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

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Submit an Online Enquiry
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au

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