Overview

The combination of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) and the Master of Engineering Management has been designed to prepare students to become professional, accredited mechanical engineers with an understanding of complex engineering management issues.  

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Year 536 Units
Major

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Pre-requisites
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements

Aims

The course combination has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering and engineering management, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of mechanical engineered solutions
  • An awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of mechanical engineering
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve technical and engineering management problems
  • Manage and articulate solutions with regard to a strong professional and ethical position 
  • Develop written and oral communication skills and an ability to continue to learn and adapt
  • The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • An ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
  • Preparation for future management roles as professional engineers and for future roles as engineering managers

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Proficiently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex mechanical infrastructure
2.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the mechanical engineering discipline and a deeper understanding of some areas of mechanical engineering
3.
Critically evaluate engineering and engineering management problems and use professional skills and knowledge in managing the systematic development of complex engineering systems
4.
Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies
5.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team and make use of management fundamentals to manage teams able to accomplish solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
6.
Develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied, including using accounting, financial management, human resource management and marketing knowledge and skills
7.
Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of civil engineering
8.
Contribute successfully to project management, including the evaluation and selection of appropriate contemporary strategic management practices as they apply to engineering problems
9.
Apply financial management techniques and analytical skills to the operations and strategic management of their organisations
10.
Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation