Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Sustainable Engineering Management
Course Overview
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This programme is supported by the Springboard+ initiative. This means that eligible employed applicants are financially supported 90% of the time and eligible unemployed applicants 100% of the time for programme fees. For more information on Springboard, visit www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility or contact springboard@griffith.ie
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Engineering Management equips learners with the expertise to recognise and explore sustainable opportunities within the engineering and industrial sectors.
It provides a strategic framework for developing effective change management initiatives, ensuring that sustainability-driven improvements are seamlessly integrated into existing processes without compromising product or service quality.
By combining technical knowledge with leadership and innovation, graduates will be prepared to drive efficiency, environmental responsibility, and long-term sustainability.
Why study Sustainable Engineering Management at Griffith College?
- Master Data Analytics for Strategic Engineering Decisions – Gain hands-on skills in analysing and interpreting complex data to drive informed, efficient, and sustainable business strategies.
- Identify and Capitalise on Sustainable Engineering Opportunities – Learn to assess environmental challenges and spot emerging trends to lead impactful sustainability initiatives.
- Lead the Implementation of Sustainable Engineering Solutions – Develop leadership capabilities to design and manage environmentally responsible changes without compromising operational performance.
- Advance Your Research Expertise in Sustainable Engineering – Build strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, learning to evaluate data critically and apply robust research methods to real-world engineering challenges.
- Unlock Global Career Pathways in Engineering and Sustainability – Prepare for diverse roles in engineering management, sustainability consultancy, corporate social responsibility, and policy development.
Intake Dates
- Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025
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Course Details
This module focuses on intelligent data analysis to support informed business decision-making.
This module develops critical project management skills for engineering, covering team dynamics, lifecycle processes, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
This module explores quality management in sustainable engineering, equipping learners to enhance product and process excellence while minimising waste and integrating sustainability principles into improvement initiatives.
This module examines sustainability management in engineering, covering key frameworks, legislation, strategies, and tools for integrating environmental and social considerations into organisational practices.
This module develops leadership and change management expertise, using theory, case studies, and simulations to equip learners with practical strategies for driving change in engineering organisations.
This module explores full-spectrum sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and economic well-being while emphasising planetary boundaries, human rights, community impact, and systems thinking for complex challenges.
This module equips learners to connect finance and industry, using sustainable financial products to support Circular Economy transitions and integrate financial principles into strategic engineering practices.
This module equips learners with research expertise, covering literature reviews, data collection, analysis methods, and research design to ensure credible and impactful outcomes in business, commercial, and academic contexts.
Course Contact
- Limerick
Timetables
Delivery Mode: Part-Time (Blended)
Timetable:
• 2 evenings per week (online)
• 1 weekend on campus per month
How to Apply
The minimum entry requirement for this NFQ Level 9 programme, is a cognate honours degree in engineering and/or related scientific and technical backgrounds (e.g. environmental science, manufacturing, pharmaceutical science, process control, quality assurance, etc.)
Standard applicants will have mathematical problem-solving skills. Graduates from disciplines that do not include specific consideration of statistics in their programmes will be required to complete an online learning unit, evidencing their learning in advance of programme commencement.
All learners are required to be proficient in English. Where a candidate’s first language is not English, they are required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language through satisfactory performance on an internationally recognised test.
The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on their academic programme.
Applications via APEL are also welcomed, in line with the College’s QA policy on Recognition of Prior Learning.
Fees
For 2025/26, Springboard+ funding is available for this course. Visit Springboard+ for more details.
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Limerick: €6,780
Springboard+: €678 (for those employed) - Free (for those unemployed)
Springboard+ courses are 100% funded for those who are unemployed or receiving a qualifying social welfare payment. For those who are employed, the courses are 90% funded, with the remaining 10% being the student's responsibility.
Springboard+ funding is available for this course. Visit Springboard+ for more details.
An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees relate to Year 1 fees only.
Flexible payment options
Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please view our Fees information page for more information and assistance.
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office:
- Post: Student Fees, Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8
- Email: accounts@griffith.ie
2% Learner Protection Charge
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
QQI Award Fee
Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.
Progression
Graduates can avail of various engineering management and sustainability related roles including but not limited to the following:
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Sustainability Manager
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Sustainability Specialist
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Project Engineer
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Project Manager
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Quality Manager
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QA Manager
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Engineering Manager
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Senior / Lead Engineer
