Why Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management)?
Drive innovation. Inspire your team. Take the leading role in your engineering career.
Are you ready to elevate your employment potential? You can have a powerful impact by leading more effective design and production processes. Combine your technical knowledge as an engineer with well-developed team management and stakeholder negotiation skills – ready to shape the future of your industry.
While deepening your knowledge of economic planning and quality management, you’ll gain real-world insights with case studies and professional work placement. Connect with industry leaders and graduate ready to steer your engineering team toward success.
Overview
This program will provide you with the resources and operational insights to become an efficient and articulate engineering manager. You’ll discover new leadership insights on advanced engineering concepts in data analytics, economic analysis, and quality improvement. You will gain the skills to be inclusive of diverse perspectives and negotiation with stakeholders to achieve real, positive change.
Use data-driven evidence to improve safety measures and mitigate risk while forging ahead as an industry leader with the latest technological advances. Specialise in a range of disciplines with high industry demand for engineers, including renewable energy, sustainable transitions, and defence. With hands-on work experience and real-life case studies, you will receive expert guidance and career support.
Elevate your engineering and scientific ability with a new role in project management. It’s time to harness your leadership skills and take the next exciting step up in your industry of choice.
Key features
Raise the bar in your career prospects as a project manager and team leader.- Explore economic planning and data analytics to streamline your resource allocations.
- Challenge and extend your knowledge in engineering principles of planning, concept and design.
- Use our state-of-the-art facilities and model system performance to improve quality outcomes.
- Take on a specialised focus with electives in renewable energy, defence, or production.
- Connect with industry leaders in a real-world context with the opportunity for professional work placement.
What you'll learn
In one year of study, Adelaide University’s Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Management) will equip you with management techniques to enter a leadership role in industries driven by change and innovation. With increasing demand for environmental solutions and rapid technological advancements, you will gain the technical and political ingenuity to meet your targets.
Developing your skills with a focus on management will give you a unique understanding of planning and quality improvement principles. In consultation with stakeholders, you will gather critical data insights to make educated decisions. You’ll gain the analytical knowledge to command impactful operational improvements.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn about:
- Data analytics
- Engineering economic analysis
- Engineering management
- Career preparation and professional practice
- Total quality management.
In this program you’ll learn valuable skills in allocating resources effectively with comprehensive data and project planning knowledge. You will learn strategies to meet team deadlines in budget and on time. And you’ll build management skills that inspire respect and trust.
You’ll also dive deeper into specific professional fields of focus with a range of exciting electives. You could hone your leadership for the Defence Force, study intelligent production systems, or investigate renewable energy solutions to contribute to Australia’s net-zero climate commitments.
With access to the latest resources and software across Adelaide City and Mawson Lakes campuses, you’ll be guided by industry experts and cutting-edge research. You’ll also receive career planning advice to help direct your development and prepare for the perfect engineering management role for you. You will have the opportunity to experience industry practice in a real-world work placement, connecting with the industries you align with and making important contacts for your future.
Specialisations
The Graduate Diploma of Engineering is also available with specialisations in the following:
- Maritime
- Structural
- Biopharmaceutical
- Mechatronic
- Mining.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 24 units for Core courses, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 24 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Program core
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Course name
Total Quality Management
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Course code
ENGI5010
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Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Economic Analysis
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Course code
ENGI5012
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Units
6
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Course name
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
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Course code
ENGPX401
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Units
6
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Course name
Defence Leadership
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Course code
ENGIX404
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Units
6
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Course name
Renewable Power Technologies
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Course code
ENGMX412
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Units
6
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-
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Units
6
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Course name
Total Quality Management
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Course code
ENGI5010
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Career Preparation
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Course code
ENGI5900
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Units
6
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Economic Analysis
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Course code
ENGI5012
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI5901
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6
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-
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6
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Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Career Preparation
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Course code
ENGI5900
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI5901
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Total Quality Management
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Course code
ENGI5010
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Career Preparation
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Course code
ENGI5900
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Economic Analysis
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Course code
ENGI5012
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI5901
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Units
6
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from Program electives
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Course name
Engineering Data Analytics
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Course code
ENGI5006
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Units
6
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Course name
Professional Engineering Management
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Course code
ENGI5003
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Units
6
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| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Total Quality Management
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Course code
ENGI5010
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Career Preparation
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Course code
ENGI5900
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Economic Analysis
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Course code
ENGI5012
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Units
6
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Course name
Masters Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice
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Course code
ENGI5901
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Career outcomes
With increasing technological complexity and a drive for sustainable practice across sectors, your engineering management skills will be essential for overseeing project goals. Your technical insights and communication will empower you to help clients and stakeholders make informed decisions. In a world of constant and rapid change, you can make it possible to achieve both functional and aesthetic goals within efficient timeframes
You could identify a cause of energy waste and influence stakeholders to invest in an innovative new process for solar energy storage. Maybe you’ll streamline workflows, improve safety checks, and promote better inter-disciplinary communication within the maritime defence force. Or perhaps you will initiate an in-house mentorship program in your work culture to dramatically improve team satisfaction and growth.
As an engineering manager, you could work in a wide range of industries, including:
- Technology and software development
- Healthcare and biotechnology
- Clean energy and net-zero industry transition
- Automotive and transportation
- Construction and infrastructure
- Manufacturing and consumer utilities
- Aerospace and defence
- Government and public service
- Networking and technical sales.
Industry trends
As population growth escalates, climate change effects increase and technological advances become more embedded in our way of life – your technical adaptability will become indispensable.
Across every sector in engineering, the Australian Engineering Labour Market Overview predicts a near-exponential rise in employment opportunities as we rush to meet Australia’s net-zero climate commitments for 2050. There is a current skill shortage projected to only increase, with engineering leaders and project managers in high demand.
Graduates of our program will find ample opportunities in their fields of interest, including computer science and AI technologies, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, construction and urban planning and the defence force.
Accreditation
The program will be professionally accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).
Ready to apply?
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
