RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn to lead, manage engineering projects and teams, utilise rapidly advancing technology and work on something with real impact.
Course overview
As a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management student, you will build the skills to supervise and lead engineers and engineering projects in technology-based organisations.
You will explore the many facets of contemporary management and the impacts of new technology and technological change in this field. In a practical learning format, you will solve real-world issues, problems and opportunities in areas such as managing innovation, developing systems-thinking approaches, environmental management systems, quality management and technology management.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To graduate, you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester. Each course is valued at 12 credit points.
Core Courses
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
- Sustainable Engineering Systems and Environment
- Management of Technology
- Building Quality Organisations and Leadership
- Integrated Logistics Support Management
- System Engineering Principles
- Risk Management and Feasibility
- Engineering Economic Strategy
- Performance Management Foundations
- International Engineering Management
- Project Management
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must have one of the following:
- Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: Engineering, Technology, Business or Science
- Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
* If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
English Language Requirement
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed in a manner consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management, you will have achieved the following Program Learning Outcomes:
- Describe, investigate and analyse complex engineering systems and associated issues (using systems thinking and modelling techniques).
- Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities.
- Implement creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems.
- Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist bodies of knowledge in the selected discipline area to predict the effect of engineering activities.
- Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
- Communicate in a variety of different ways to collaborate with other people, including accurate listening, reading and comprehension, based on dialogue when appropriate, taking into account the knowledge, expectations, requirements, interests, terminology and language of the intended audience.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, you will have the qualifications and skills required to lead engineering teams and projects within large and small organisations.
Fees and CSP
2025 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) range from $4,627 to $16,992.
Indicative full fee in 2025: $18,720 (domestic fee-paying)
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term;
- The choice of major or specialisation;
- Choice of units;
- Credit from previous study or work experience; and
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You will also need to pay the student services and amenities fee. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit, you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.