GC034 - Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Plan: GC034 - Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Award abbreviation: GradCertEngMgt
Total credit points: 48
Career: PGRD
Duration: One semester Full-time, two semesters Part-time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 030703
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
There is significant and continuing global growth in engineering and technology based enterprises, with a concommitant demand for skilled engineering and technology oriented managers expected to grow 8 percent over the 2006-16 decade. Projected employment growth for engineering managers will be in line with growth in demand for the engineers and scientists they supervise and the industries in which they work. This growth has provided the resources and increased the demand by graduate engineers to undertake postgraduate studies in order to enhance their future employability in increasingly competitive environments.
The objective of the GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management program is to prepare you for supervisory and leadership roles in engineering and technology-based organisations. You will demonstrate that you can meet the increasing demands by industry, government and the community for knowledgeable, creative and responsible leadership.
You will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the many facets of contemporary management and the impact of new technology and technological change on engineering and technology based organizations. You will be exposed to real-world issues, problems and opportunities in such areas as: managing innovation, developing systems thinking approaches, quality management, environmental management systems, and technology management.
While most courses in the program are delivered at the City campus, others are via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program. As a successful graduate of this program, you may (upon application) be eligible to proceed to MC226 Master of Engineering (Management).
Graduates of the GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management degree will recieve credit for 48 credit points of advanced standing into MC226 Master of Engineering (Management) for four (4) of the following courses as specified in the program structure, depending on the courses previously studied: (Note: a standard year of full-time study at RMIT University is 96 credit points).
- MANU1373 Building Quality Organisations and Leadership
- MANU1381 Sustainable Engineering Systems and Environment
- MANU1385 Management of Technology
- MANU2172 System Engineering Principles
- MANU1398 International Engineering Management
- MANU1051 Risk Management and Feasibility
- MANU1054 Engineering Economic Strategy
- OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering
- MANU2123 Project Management
The GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is available to you if you choose to exit the MC226 Master of Engineering (Management) program upon successful completion of the four (4) courses (48 credit points) specified in the program structure. This excludes any courses awarded as exemptions. (Note: a standard year of full-time study at RMIT University is 96 credit points).
Please refer to the Masters Advanced Standing Credit Procedure for additional information regarding the recency of previous qualifications.
Credit outside of the above arrangements will be assessed consistently with the RMIT University credit policy. If you wish to apply for credit transfer/RPL, please refer to Apply for credit.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Very important: this program is being discontinued.
GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management has been discontinued and will no longer be available as an exit award for MC226 Master of Engineering (Management) after Semester 2, 2025. The final intake for students entering this program was Semester 2, 2024.
Program Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: Engineering, Technology, Business or Science
OR
Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
International qualifications are assessed for equivalence with the above Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
English Language Requirements
Local applicants with international qualifications: If your international Bachelor degree was not taught in English you must undertake an IELTS test and achieve a score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Applicants who are applying for postgraduate coursework programs may demonstrate they meet English language proficiency requirements with evidence of two years professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is not accredited by any professional body. This program does not qualify graduates for any level of membership or registration for practice.
Industry Links
This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/engineering.
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
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We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Indigenous students - RMIT University.
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