University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Professional Engineering (Engineering Management and Enterprise)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Study part-time online while you work and elevate your engineering career by gaining management skills tailored to the engineering profession.
Course overview
UniSQ’s Engineering Management and Enterprise specialisation lets you select courses to increase your practical knowledge of corporate finance, asset management, new product development, and innovation management, as well as how to build employee engagement and job satisfaction in engineering environments.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Professional Engineering can be a stepping stone to the Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering or to the Master of Professional Engineering, which allows graduates to gain a Professional Engineer qualification from Engineering Australia.
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
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree, students must take four units. Each course is worth one unit.
Schedule A: Core Courses
- Professional Skills in Engineering
- Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
Schedule B: Specialisation Courses
Choose one Technical Engineering course from another Graduate Certificate of Professional Engineering specialisation Schedule B (one unit). Check USQ's website for the complete list of specialisations.
Selective Courses
Choose one course from the following:
- Financial Decision-Making in Organisations
- Spatial Digital Twins
- Building an Engaged Workforce
- Innovation Management and New Product Development
- Advanced Engineering Project Management
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completion of an Australian university three or four-year bachelor's degree in the area of engineering in the relevant cognate specialisation (major) or equivalent.
- Completion of an appropriate four-year bachelor's degree in the area of engineering in a non-cognate specialisation (major field), or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements. This degree also requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an integrated understanding of a relevant body of knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice.
- Apply specialised cognitive and technical skills within a relevant body of knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice.
- Collect and reflect upon sources of information to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Career Outcomes
The Engineering Management and Enterprise specialisation can prepare graduates for senior leadership roles in the engineering field and enhance existing practices.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $5,750 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (four units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
This is an indicative guide only. Your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment. The University of Southern Queensland review its fees annually. They may increase each year.
HECS-HELP
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold.