Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)/(Manufacturing Management) - University of South Australia

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Aim

This program provides graduates in information technology oriented engineering disciplines with an advanced understanding of the current practice and technology in one of the following streams:
Advanced Manuacturing Technology
Manufacturing Management

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally have completed a degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualification.  Normally, this qualification will be an engineering degree.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

The Graduate Diploma requires the completion of appropriate courses totalling 36 units of which at least 22.5 units must be from their choice of stream (Advance Manufacturing Technology or Manufacturing Management). Some graduate diplomas have restrictions on the selections of courses and applicants are referred to the Program Director to choose a particular program of study appropriate to their academic background and professional interest.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 21,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

No course which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study unless the previous award is surrendered. Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

Notes

1. Not all courses are offered in any one year.
   
2. Students are required to complete a total of 36 units of study to be eligible for the degree.
   
3. Students are required to complete 22.5 units of study in their choice of stream (Advanced Manufacturing Technology or Manufacturing Management). Individual programs of study to satisfy the overall formal study requirements of 36 units will be constructed by choice of other courses with the approval of the Program Director.
4. The program is normally completed in one academic year (2 study periods) full-time study or part-time equivalent.
5. Courses completed in the Graduate Diploma may be counted towards the Master of Engineering.
6. The courses Intelligent Manufacturing Systems- MFET 3010 and Manufacturing Operations for Engineering - MFET 3011 (or equivalent courses as approved by the Program Director) are to be taken by students who intend undertaking subsequent studies in the Masters program under the normal option.