Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bachelor of Management
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Division of Business | School of Management
| Program Code: LBNR Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 434411 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 72.60 (Internal) Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
5 |
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Program director/s
- Dr Ke Xing (LBNR - Mechanical)
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Aim
The aim of the program is to provide applicants with skills in both engineering and management. It prepares graduates for careers in many sectors in the economy including finance, marketing, computing, transport, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, defence industries and government agencies with relevant skills in business management. The engineering studies are augmented by studies in management to enable the graduate to engage in management, address current problems and strategic issues and recognise the need for innovation and change.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
- Qualified for the SACE; and
- Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
- Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
- Obtained a competitive TER; and Obtained an achievement score of a minimum of 10 in Stage 2 Mathematical Studies.
Note that:
- A knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics will be assumed.
Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- Qualified for Special Entry;
Or
- Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
- Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
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 secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Content/structure
The engineering studies over the first three years of the program focus on basic engineering and physical sciences, communication and the role of the engineer in society. In the final two years of the program, students focus on specialist studies in the area of mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Research or industry-based projects in the final year provide students with an opportunity to integrate the skills developed throughout the program. The management program supports the engineering program with studies in law, employment relations, accounting and economics, quality, marketing and operations management.
Professional Recognition
This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK).
Honours
Students achieving a credit level average at the end of fourth year will be invited to enrol in the honours project in Engineering in their final year. Successful completion of the program and honours project may lead to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. Honours in the Bachelor of Management degree is available as a one year full-time program for students who have completed the ordinary degree with meritorious performance.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Program requirements
Notes
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All students must complete a period of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. This program requires a minimum of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry, which would normally be obtained after completing 2 years of the program. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.
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Students may choose electives courses listed in the schedule and must take into account any pre-requisite courses that may be required. Depending on demand, not all courses may be offered in any one year.
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Students who have studied either course in the following list, will be deemed to have completed the core course requirement only for the purposes of: transition, program transfer, double degrees and transnational programs where a limited range of courses may be available; and granting of credit for related diploma programs such as SAIBT and Eynesbury.
- Macroeconomics/Microeconomics/ Economic Principles
- Introduction to Law/Marketing and Trade Practices Law
- Knowledge Management in Organisations / Business Information Systems