University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop engineering management knowledge through professional engineering study, collaborative projects and management-focused subjects, with opportunities to explore technological developments and contemporary business practices.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed for practising engineers and technologists seeking to extend their management knowledge and technical expertise. The course explores the relationship between engineering, technology and business practice, providing opportunities to develop skills in professional management and respond to developments in engineering.
Study draws on professional engineering and engineering management subjects, with opportunities to tailor learning to individual professional interests. You will examine management concepts in engineering contexts while developing critical thinking, problem-solving and collaborative capabilities. Learning incorporates seminars and collaborative project work, connecting theoretical knowledge with professional engineering practice.
The course comprises 24 credit points, including at least 18 credit points selected from the core of the Master of Engineering Management. Students can complete it in six months full-time or one year part-time at the UTS City campus, with classes generally scheduled weekly or in block mode. The qualification also forms part of an articulated pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Engineering Management.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 credit points of study. A minimum of 18 credit points come from the core of the Master of Engineering Management and the remainder from core or elective subjects. Elective subjects are to be chosen from postgraduate subjects offered within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, as listed in the elective option; some subjects may need prior approval.
Each subject is worth six credit points.
Select six credit points from the following subjects:
- Advanced Project Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Managing Projects
- Risk Management in Engineering
- Systems Engineering for Managers
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study, OR
- Completed an Australian associate degree or advanced diploma (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND a minimum of two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience, OR
- Completed an Australian diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5–7, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND a minimum of three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience.
Supporting documentation
Applicants applying through a professional work experience pathway must provide:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) AND a statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
- A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor, on company letterhead, confirming professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
- A business registration certificate in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, ABN records or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5, writing 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120): Overall 79, writing 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6): Overall 4, writing 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE: Overall 58, writing 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 176, writing 169.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Graduates are culturally and historically informed, with awareness of ethical practices when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Graduates define performance requirements and parameters.
- Graduates apply problem-solving methods to propose or review management solutions and implementation. They exercise judgment to reflect upon solutions.
- Graduates apply and evaluate information, concepts and theories in a Management area of practice. plan and review solutions.
- Graduates communicate and collaborate with team members.
- Graduates seek and provide constructive reviews of personal and team members' skills.
Career Outcomes
Knowledge and skills in technical management gained from completing this course can assist practising professionals in understanding management jargon and practices and gain an advantage in applying for engineering management positions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $19,908 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four subjects) per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.