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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce

I069C  075394A



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Fee*
5 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$24,200 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication and Network Engineering / Bachelor of Commerce is a broad-based double degree program. Students develop a mastery of the basic engineering principles underlying electronic and telecommunications engineering, as well as a comprehensive program in commerce fundamentals.
 
This program emphasises an in-depth understanding of the technology of the Internet and the international telecommunications industry, covering the Internet, local and global digital networking, and mobile communication systems for tomorrow's broadband-interactive information highways. It also offers electives that prepare the student to obtain both Cisco Systems and Microsoft Industry certifications. Combined with this, students will study commerce units, choosing between a major in Finance or Management.
 
The degree provides graduates with skills in RF telecommunications as well as commerce, with specialisation in: wireless secure communications; advanced level networking, with a strong emphasis in security; digital and analogue electronics; software programming; and mathematics. Detailed theoretical learning is coupled with extensive practical experience in various aspects of networking and signal analysis used in the telecommunications/networking field. A large range of electives is also available to suit individual interests.

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This program aims to:
  • Develop in students a broad mastery of the basic science and engineering principles underlying telecommunications and networking technologies, including the computing technologies (hardware and software), and an ability to apply that knowledge
  • Develop in students a thorough understanding of appropriate engineering methods and techniques, and competence in their application, so that students are able to comprehend and analyse problems and obtain satisfactory design solutions which, where appropriate, show originality and resourcefulness
  • Develop students' communication skills so that they can present their ideas clearly by verbal, written and graphic means both within the engineering community and the community at large
  • Give students an appropriate introduction to the role of the professional engineer in the community and to explore the social effects of engineering decisions in the global economic, environmental and societal context
  • Develop moral, social, aesthetic, environmental and ethical concepts essential to a satisfying personal philosophy and a sound professional attitude
  • Develop abilities to function effectively as an individual and in project teams, whether as manager, leader or team member;
  • Prepare students for the changing workplace and the changing societal context of engineering by developing their life-long learning skills and flexibility of mind
  • Produce graduate engineering scientists with multi-disciplinary skills in engineering and science which integrate the fields of telecommunications and networking with that of business and commerce
  • Deliver a current and relevant course of study covering the principal areas of telecommunications engineering, technologies related to the Internet, software engineering, computer science and electronics
  • Integrate the formal five-year course of study with an optional one year period of industry based learning (IBL)*
  • Instill in students a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
  • Prepare graduates to undertake entry-level activities in general management, and business and enterprise
  • Enable graduates to evaluate the financial position of an organisation through the examination of financial statements and non-financial data
  • Enable graduates to be knowledgeable about the principles and practice of contemporary management

*IBL is not available to international students.

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The Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce consists of a total of 40 units (500 credit points). This program will operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Four units of study (50 credit points) will generally be taken each semester. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete 500 credit points according to the following rules:
  • Engineering Telecommunications and Network Engineering (T&NE) core studies (312.5 credit points)
  • Software Engineering studies (25 credit points)
  • Commerce studies (150 credit points)
  • T&NE elective studies (12.5 credit points)
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

CIC has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. CIC is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills. 
 
Final-year experience - major projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

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Engineering (T&NE) core studies (all 12.5 credit points)
HET105 Professional Skills - Telecommunications

Software Engineering studies (all 12.5 credit points)
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
HIT3181 Technical Software Development

Commerce studies (select a major in either Finance or Management)
Finance major (all 12.5 credit points)
 
Management major (all 12.5 credit points)   
 
T&NE elective units
 
Generic Skills studies
 
Students may also choose to undertake an optional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) (100 credit points). Note that this optional IBL program is not available to international students.
 
*Students who have not completed an approved Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424.
 
Recommended study sequence
 
Stage 1
Semester 1
 
Stage 2
 
Stage 3
Note that this optional IBL program is not available to international students.
OR
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Commerce Major unit
Commerce Major unit
 
Stage 5
Semester 1
Commerce Major unit
Commerce Major unit
Commerce Major unit
Semester 2
T & NE elective
Commerce Major unit
Commerce Major unit 
 
# Students who have not completed an approved Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424.
 
Note: in addition to the above sequence, the successful completion of Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) is required for the award of the degree. This unit can be taken at any stage of the program.

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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 while 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.

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Graduates will find rewarding high-tech careers in the converging commerce, telecommunications, multimedia, computing, and Internet 'information technology' industries. They may become an Internet applications engineer or manager, a telecommunications link designer, an embedded computing systems designer, an embedded software systems designer, a network switching and protocol designer, an analyst/designer/manager of internal corporate multimedia networks, or a network administrator/webmaster.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Advanced Maths plus one of either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Information Technology/Information Systems, or Specialist Maths.  

Note: Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Advanced Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability; and Specialist Maths studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Specialist Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, vectors, complex numbers and mechanics.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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