University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Engineering Management and Enterprise)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Gain an understanding of the organisational, social, and environmental factors that impact product and process innovation and how to appraise the factors that affect innovation and its development from a managerial point of view.
Course overview
UniSQ’s Engineering Management and Enterprise specialisation is suited to practising engineers or engineering professionals seeking a management qualification or wish to upskill into senior leadership roles.
You will learn how to increase employee engagement and job satisfaction and study principles of project management, corporate finance and web-based geographical information systems.
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 eight units. Each course is worth one unit.
Students must complete all four courses:
- Research Training
- Professional Skills in Engineering
- Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
- Innovation Management and New Product Development
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.
- Critically analyse and reflect upon sources of information to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Career Outcomes
With the highly practical knowledge and skills you will gain in engineering management and innovation, you will be in an excellent position to pursue a career in management roles within the engineering field.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $9,536 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (eight 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.
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.