Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce ( EMM050). Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the Faculty web site under Information for Current Students. This double degree combines engineering and business subjects, and is designed to increase student knowledge, skills and understanding of engineering principles and a fundamental knowledge of business studies.
Aims & Objectives:
The Mechanical Engineering degree course aims to: develop skills in the design, development and testing of mechanical products and systems provide a thorough grounding in the engineering, physical and mathematical sciences develop an appreciation of the management of engineering activities enhance the learning experience through Industry-Based Learning* develop the ability to undertake life-long professional learning develop an awareness of the professional responsibility for a sustainable environment The Business degree course aims to: expose students to curriculum with a strong entrepreneurial theme ensure that the body of knowledge and technology imparted in the course will be relevant to immediate and potential employment opportunities develop both written and oral communication skills, and teamwork capacities develop perspective and general knowledge by a study of a variety of disciplines and of their relationship to one another, forming an integrated, holistic business understanding develop an ability and willingness to adapt to change, given the turbulent, competitive and volatile nature of many businesses develop a broad understanding of the business and social environment, especially its global and complex nature develop skills and attitudes conducive to life-long learning * Please note that Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.
Course Structure:
The program involves four equally weighted units of study per semester over five years, plus one optional year of full-time, paid, Industry-Based Learning (normally undertaken after the fifth semester). Practical laboratory work is undertaken throughout the course. A research project is undertaken in the final year. Note that the Industry-Based Learning year is not available to international student visa holders. The structure of the course is comprised of clusters (groups) of units of study reflecting different skills and knowledge to be acquired. The available units of study for completion of the degree are classified into five different groups: Foundation Studies Technical Studies Design and Projects Management and Business Studies Specialist Studies Students will normally be enrolled in the Recommended Study Sequence and must successfully complete a minimum of 500 credit points in addition to the successful completion of HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering. In all cases, students must choose units of study from the following study groups according to the following rules (subject to timetable constraints and prerequisite studies being met): Students complete at least 500 credit points made up of: 125 credit points of Foundation Studies 137.5 credit points of Technical Studies 62.5 credit points from Design and Projects Studies 62.5 credit points chosen from Management and Business Studies 112.5 credit points chosen from Specialist Studies Careers in the Curriculum In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Final Year Experience - Major Projects As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Units of Study:
Foundation Studies HES1125 Mechanics of Structures HES1230 Materials and Processes HES1300 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1 HES1305 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2 HET124 Energy and Motion HET182 Electronics Systems HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2 HMS211 Engineering Mathematics 3A HMS212 Engineering Mathematics 4A Technical Studies HES2120 Structural Mechanics HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1 HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1 HES2330 Thermodynamics 1 HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1 HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2 HES3310 Control Engineering HES4330 Thermodynamics 2 HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2 HES5320 Solid Mechanics HES5340 Fluid Mechanics 2 Design and Projects HES3350 Machine Design HES3360 Human Factors HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design HES5102 Research Project HES5103 Advanced Research Project Management and Business Studies HBC110 Accounting for Success HBE110 Microeconomics HBH110 Organisation and Management HBL111 Law in Global Business HBM110 The Marketing Concept Specialist Studies Six Business units in a chosen business major Two Business elective units Business major and electives may be chosen from: Accounting Business Law Finance Human Resource Management / Organisation Behaviour Information Systems International Business Management Manufacturing Management Marketing Recommended Study Sequence Year 1 Semester 1 HES1300 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1 HES1125 Mechanics of Structures HET124 Energy and Motion HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 Semester 2 HES1305 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2 HES1230 Materials and Processes HET182 Electronics Systems HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2 Year 2 Semester 1 HMS211 Engineering Mathematics 3A HES2330 Thermodynamics 1 HES2120 Structural Mechanics Semester 2 HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1 HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1 HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1 HMS212 Engineering Mathematics 4A HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum ## Year 3 Semester 1 HES3350 Machine Design HES3310 Control Engineering HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2 HBH110 Organisation and Management Semester 2 HEW050 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1)* Optional Year 4 Semester 1 HEW055 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2)* Optional Semester 2 HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design HES5320 Solid Mechanics HES4330 Thermodynamics 2 HBC110 Accounting for Success Year 5 Semester 1 HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2 HES3360 Human Factors HBE110 Microeconomics HES5102 Research Project Semester 2 HES5340 Fluid Mechanics 2 HBL111 Law in Global Business HBM110 The Marketing Concept HES5103 Advanced Research Project Year 6 Semester 1 First unit of chosen major Second unit of chosen major Third unit of chosen major Business Unit Elective (1) Semester 2 Fourth unit of chosen major Fifth unit of chosen major Sixth unit of chosen major Business Unit Elective (2) Note: ## HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory for students commencing in 2007 and optional for pre-2007 students. It is offered in both semesters but is only required to be undertaken once. Preference is given to students in second semester of second year or first semester of third year. In addition to the study sequence (above), the successful completion of HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering, is required for the award of the above degree and can be taken at any stage of the course. * Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval. Students electing an Engineering IBL can undertake this after completing at least 2.5 years (five semesters) of their degree. Students electing a business IBL should only undertake this after at least 4.5 years (nine semesters) are complete.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this double degree course may select paths from either Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or Bachelor of Business, or from both discipline areas. Graduates will have an advantage in the marketplace compared to those with single-discipline degrees.
Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. The following professional recognition applies to studies in the Bachelor of Business: Australian Computer Society (ACS) Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) CPA Australia (CPAA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators Specific requirements apply and students may be required to complete particular subjects in order to gain recognition; refer to the Bachelor of Business entry for more information.
Graduate Attributes:
The intent of the course is for graduates to have well-developed attributes that will equip them for their early career and life. Specifically graduates will potentially be: entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas able to operate effectively in work and community situations adaptable and able to manage change aware of environments in which they will be contributing The following strategies are used in the delivery of the Bachelor of Business to achieve the generic skills described in the course objectives: assessment and workload expectations encourage students to be self-directed many assignments rely on peer-assisted learning for successful completion current research projects in many subjects require students to seek out active businesses as case studies for their completion
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and mathematical methods (either). Selection mode: ENTER and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. Middle-band: Re-ranking based on study scores in specialist mathematics, physics and either chemistry or information technology: information systems. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications: preference given to applicants with credit grade average at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails. Advanced diploma and associate diploma holders: preference given to applicants with credit grade average at least 65% or above with no fails in the final year.
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 76.40 (CSP)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Note: There is no formal pathway from a TAFE diploma or associate diploma into this double degree course. However, students who enter the second year of the normal Bachelor of Engineering course under the Pathways program and who obtain sufficiently high grades will have the opportunity to apply for transfer into the double degree course at the end of the second year.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
