The Process Management program aims to produce graduates who understand different Process Management philosophies, strategies and work processes, have a practical knowledge of the latest Process Management/Operation tools, and are able to contribute positively to the management of various processes within Australian industry.

Central Queensland University offers a quality distance education program in process engineering leading to the qualifications of Graduate Certificate in Process Engineering, Graduate Diploma of Process Management and Master of Process Management.  The courses are specifically aimed at the professionals wanting to upgrade who is currently employed in the area of process engineering/process management and also those looking at the prospect of entering this area.

The Process Engineering program was designed and developed in close cooperation with industry and it aims to produce graduates who have a practical understanding of the different process issues that must be addressed when operating process plants and the skills to positively contribute to the improvement of those processes.

Each course has been specifically designed to develop both the technical and professional skills of the student and their ability to apply this knowledge in their everyday work.  These skills will be developed by completing assignments and projects that focus on the actual circumstances that apply in their place of work.

The development of these courses has been in response to a strong and clearly-voiced demand from industry.  A Process Engineering Course Advisory Committee was established to oversee the development of the courses.  This Committee consists of senior engineers from Queensland Alumina, Boyne Smelters and CSIRO.  The Committee has been, and continues to be, involved in all aspects of program development including identification of learning objectives and outcomes, content validation, assessment issues, and matters related to the design and delivery of each course unit.