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Overview

The Engineering Design and Management stream is designed for engineering professionals and recent graduates seeking an advanced level of understanding in managing complex engineering systems and processes. The courses in the program cover many conceptual and analytical techniques, designed to support analysis and to strengthen decision making. The program and … For more content click the Read More button below. After completing the program, students have the option to transfer to a Graduate Diploma (5341) or Master Program (8338) taking with them course credits from the graduate certificate.  

Learning Outcomes

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Undertake independent work Graduates will develop their capacity for independent work, particularly identifying and sourcing information that is needed.
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Apply Disciplinary Knowledge and practices in Manufacturing Engineering and management. Graduates will develop advanced theory-based knowledge and techniques in Electrical engineering (EA 1.3 / EA 2.12). Graduates will broaden their knowledge of engineering, including engineering management (EA 1.4). Graduates will be able to proficiently apply engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving (EA 2.1).
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Use cognitive skills and critical thinking Graduates will develop their ability to define, investigate and analyse electrical engineering problems and develop creative and innovative solutions to these problems (EA 2.14 & 2.15).
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Employ communication, adaptive and interactional skills Graduates will demonstrate professional-level skills in presenting information and justifying decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community (EA 3.2 / EA 2.8). Graduates will demonstrate creative and ethical approaches to practice (EA 3.3 & 3.1). Graduates will develop their ability to work as team members and leaders (EA 3.5).
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Global outlook Graduates will develop an appreciation of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts (EA 1.5).
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GradCertEngSc7320 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Breadth Electives

Disciplinary Knowledge Courses

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Additional Information

Entry Requirments

A student must hold a four year Bachelor degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, with an average mark of at least 65, in order to be admitted to the stream. Those without such a qualification may make a case that their prior learning is equivalent to this qualification.

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