Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Engineering Management)

Course 998-EM (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Program Director
Dr Russell Thompson
E: rgthom@unimelb.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering
Rebecca Randall
E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The Graduate Program in Engineering Management is designed to bridge the business knowledge gap between engineering, technology and management. It focuses on the skills required at management levels of technology-based enterprise, providing financial, investment evaluation and business skills necessary to operate in diverse areas of technology and in the rapidly expanding and changing market place.
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Subject Options:	This award consists of one of two combined subjects totaling 25 points plus a number of elective subjects chosen from the Electives List of the Master of Engineering Management. A student enrolled in the Diploma may take level 4 or level 5 subjects or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator but is limited to 50 points of level 5 subjects and a maximum of 25 points of level 3 subjects. A student enrolled in the Diploma is limited to a maximum of 25 points by research. NOTE: See Melbourne School of Engineering course advisor before enrolling in this subject. Core Subjects: one of two paired subjects totaling 25 points CORE set A Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-255 Management for Engineers 1 Semester 1 12.50 421-355 Management for Engineers 2 Semester 1 12.50 Core Subjects: one of two paired subjects totaling 25 points CORE set B Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 436-415 Quality Engineering Semester 2 12.50 Restricted Elective Subjects: a minimum of 12.5 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 411-443 Chemical Engineering Management Semester 1 12.50 421-405 Management for Engineers 3 Semester 1 12.50 431-451 Project Mgt & Product Commercialisation 1 12.500 433-443 Software Project Management Not offered in 2008 12.500
Entry Requirements:	3 year degree at honours level in engineering, science or related discipline Language Requirements International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes: Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either - TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based) or IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module). Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows: TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne or IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne. * The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.
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