You will study two fundamental courses in professional engineering and research practices.You will then choose six electives from a range of courses in quality management, project planning and control, intelligent manufacturing systems (including the use of robotics), and automation and energy management.Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, experience-based learning and modern facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of modern enterprise. Learning is supported by world-class engineering research and industry experience to help advance your expertise and career opportunities.Taught by world-class lecturers and researchers, this graduate diploma will help you prepare for a career in engineering or management, or for further study.You will study operations, quality and supply chain management; enterprise resource planning; automation, energy and society; and project management.You will also learn the latest in engineering research methods, and have opportunities to apply your learning to the real world in a practical work-based project.Learn fundamental engineering theories in areas such as quality management, project planning and control, energy management and intelligent manufacturing systems.A pathway to the UniSA Master of Engineering (Engineering Management).The qualification comprises studies in quality management, project planning and control, intelligent manufacturing systems including the use of robotics and automation and energy management.
Career outcomes - : Engineering professionals find employment in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government. Careers to consider:
energy manager: monitoring and reducing energy usage; understanding where and how energy is used; highlight energy reduction across a business, projects and work sites
engineering operations: manager supervising and leading teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; overseeing production and quality control; directing operations, testing and maintenance; planning and scheduling, client consulting, budgetary responsibilities
quality assurance manager: working with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and to monitor these against agreed targets; writing management and technical reports; determining training needs; promoting change and improvement in performance and quality
business development engineer: developing and maintaining excellent client relationships; working with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; proposing business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, meeting business revenue targets
