Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management
2026 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management |
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Deakin course code | S587 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2026 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
| Supplementary Information | New course from Trimester 1, 2026 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Strong technical expertise alone is not enough in today’s engineering industry – effective communication, project management, and business strategy are just as critical. Take the next step in your engineering career with the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management. This course will help you build the leadership and management skills essential for success, so you can sell ideas and navigate complex projects with confidence.
Complete two core units designed to develop your engineering professional practice capabilities, such as project development, management and implementation skills, and knowledge of sustainable development principles. At the same time, tailor your studies by exploring topics in engineering management that align with your interests via course elective units.
Ready to turn your engineering expertise into leadership success?
Employers seek engineering graduates with a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen. Engineering management skills are highly valued, enabling professionals to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure the success of engineering projects.
With a strong foundation in both technical and management skills, you will be well-positioned for a rewarding and promising career in a range of areas – from manufacturing to energy and healthcare. Get ready to stand out as an in-demand engineering professional, equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate social responsibility, including professionalism, accountability and liability in professional practice and make contributions by conceptualising, strategising, and executing engineering projects, processes and systems for solving real- world problems. |
| Communication | Apply effective communication skills in a professional context to interpret, evaluate and present technical engineering and engineering management information using oral, written, visual modes. |
| Digital literacy | Use commonly available digital technologies and tools including indexes, bibliographic databases and other search facilities to locate and share information appropriately by referencing relevant published works. |
| Critical thinking | Demonstrate autonomy and judgement through balanced application of logic, intellectual and research criteria to review, analyse, and synthesise information for engineering problem solving. |
| Problem solving | Identify recent developments, develop alternative concepts, solutions and procedures, appropriately challenge engineering practice from technical and non-technical viewpoints and thereby demonstrate capacity for creating new technological opportunities, approaches and solutions. |
| Self-management | Commit to and uphold codes of ethics, established norms, standards, and conduct that characterises accountability and responsibility as an engineer and engineering manager while ensuring safety of other people and protection of the environment. |
| Teamwork | Function effectively as a team member, take various team roles, consistently complete all assigned tasks within agreed deadlines, proactively assist, contribute to ideas, respect opinions and value contribution made by others when working collaboratively in learning activities to realise shared team objectives and outcomes. |
| Global citizenship | Actively seek traditional, cultural and contemporary information to assess trends and emerging practice from local, national and global sources and appraise the diversity, equity and ethical implications for professional practice. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Management you must pass 4 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- SEE700 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 2 core units (2 credit points)
- Any 2 units from S787 Master of Engineering Management (Professional) (2 credit points).
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin 0 credit point unit |
| STP710 | Career Tools for Employability 0 credit point unit |
| SEE700 | Safety Induction Program 0 credit point unit |
| SEN723 | Engineering Project Management |
| SET721 | Engineering Sustainability |
Plus any 2 units from the S787 Master of Engineering Management (Professional) core units, pathway or course elective units (subject to meeting unit requirements)
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
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