ENS5543-Engineering Management

Introduction 

Welcome to Engineering Management. We hope that you will find this unit both informative and enjoyable. This unit covers organisational structure and the strategies and approaches used in directing, controlling, planning and forecasting within engineering and related organisations. Personnel management and an overview of financial analysis  as it relates to engineering management are included as well as a detailed overview of engineering project  management tools and practices. The unit also addresses professional responsibility and awareness of ethical, cultural  and environmental implications for professional engineers.

Learning outcomes 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:  

1. Identify and assess organisational structures and management strategies within engineering teams for planning and execution of engineering projects. 

2. Explain the ethical and professional responsibilities of a Professional Engineer in managing and implementing engineering projects including consideration of indigenous/cross cultural, occupational health and safety, and  sustainability issues. 

3. Develop a project plan for a small to medium scale engineering project using appropriate tools and techniques. 

4. Apply effective team work skills to produce a range of engineering project and planning documentation.  Engineers Australia Professional Competencies 

The following professional competencies are developed in this unit: 

1.Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.  

2.Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary  engineering practice in the engineering discipline.

3.Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.  

4.Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.  

5.Professional use and management of information. 

6.Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. 

7. Effective team membership and team leadership.