Course and Subject Handbook 2024

Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Postgraduate Courses Graduate Diploma of Engineering [Exit only]

Graduate Diploma of Engineering [Exit only]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	118307
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Professional accreditation status	This program is not accredited
Owner	Academy
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	The Graduate Diploma of Engineering may be awarded to students exiting a Master of Engineering program prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Not applicable – the course is an exit qualification only.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering, graduates will be able to:

Integrate and apply an advanced technical knowledge including an understanding of recent developments, in one or more engineering disciplines
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced engineering methods, including design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision-making strategies through their application in engineering practice
Articulate and communicate ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through advanced written and oral English language skills and a variety of media
Contribute to teams to achieve engineering project goals through advanced professional and leadership skills, self-motivation, creative thinking and entrepreneurship.

Course Structure

Core Subjects

EG5210:03 Risk Engineering and Systems Safety

MA5800:03 Foundation for Data Science

EG5220:03 Advanced Asset Management and Reliability

LB5205:03 People in Organisations

PLUS

Select one of the streams below

Stream 1: Electrical and Renewable Energy

EE5410:03 Renewable System Integration

EE5500:03 Sustainable Power Generation and Distribution

EE5610:03 Industrial System Automation and Control

EE5300:03 Non-Conventional Electronics

Stream 2: Internet of Things and Data Engineering

CC5501:03 Privacy and Security in IoT

CC5901:03 Low-Power and Wide-Area IoT Communication Network

MA5810:03 Introduction to Data Mining

MA5820:03 Statistical Methods for Data Scientists

Stream 3: Technology and Management

EC5205:03 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development

EC5218:03 Economics and Sustainable Resource Management

LB5133:03 Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship

LB5124:03 Business Innovation and Technology Management

Stream 4: Water Resource Management

CS5108:03 Advanced Ground Water Modelling and Management

CS5208:03 Advanced Water Resource Systems Planning and Management

EA5016:03 Hydrology

EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Cairns	Exit only
JCU Townsville	Exit only

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students who have been granted credit for previous tertiary study towards the Master of Engineering may be eligible for credit in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING
Approved abbreviation	GDipEng
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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