Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Engineering Management
Southern Cross University
About
Take the next step in an occupation experiencing very strong growth, according to the Government's Job Outlook.
Engineering managers are leaders who work across a spectrum of industries, planning, directing and coordinating operations.This course is ideal for engineers and engineering management professionals who wish to enhance their skills, increase their career opportunities and incorporate sustainable business practices.Based on leading learning-by-doing methods, the course includes simulated managing scenarios where you can develop insight and skills to develop and manage sustainable cities and projects for the future.This course is also a pathway to the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration.
Successful completion of this Graduate Certificate will guarantee entry and credit towards this double degree.
Structure
Core Units
Title | Level of learning | Note |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | Introductory | |
BUI91001 - Smart Liveable Cities | Introductory |
Elective Units
Title | Level of learning | Note |
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CMM92001 - Risk and Resilience Engineering | Intermediate | |
MNG93100 - Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | Advanced | |
ENG93000 - Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | Advanced | |
MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory |
Entry requirements
- A four (4) year undergraduate degree in engineering, or in a cognate discipline; or
- A three (3) year undergraduate degree in engineering, or in a cognate discipline, plus at least two (2) years of documented relevant work experience; or
- Demonstrated relevant prior learning and/or relevant industry experience deemed equivalent to items a. or b. above.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Engineering Management students must complete the equivalent of 4 singleweighted units (48 credit points) comprising:
- 2 core units (24 credit points); and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
Successful completion of this course provides guaranteed entry and four units of advanced standing into the Masters of Engineering/Masters of Business Management.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering and management knowledge to generate and evaluate solutions to complex problems. |
Creativity | Apply specialised technical and creative skills in a range of professional engineering and management contexts. |
Ethical practice | Make high level, independent, ethical judgments related to complex engineering problems. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge and professional skills within a broader systematic and coherent body of knowledge related to engineering management. |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for acquiring new knowledge and applying it to engineering management problems. |
Communication and social skills | Effectively communicate engineering and management ideas, concepts and arguments to a variety of audiences. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in application of engineering management skills and knowledge in global settings. |
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