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Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)

IRAMT3  051284E



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$24,250 (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.

Please note; not all units are offered via distance, therefore it is not possible to complete the program solely by distance learning.
 
The Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) postgraduate program are to provide students with an understanding of specific advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern industry within both global and local contexts. It is expected that the graduates from this program will be sufficiently competent to direct the design and implementation of specific technologies and/or processes addressed during the course in the context of a particular organization.
 
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) includes a set of advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills which can be deployed to increase the efficiency, productivity and profitability of modern manufacturing industry. These technologies may include some or all of the following elements in an integrated environment:
  • Computer Aided Design & Modelling 
  • Computer Aided Engineering Analysis 
  • Industrial Robots 
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems 
  • Intelligent Inspection Technologies 
  • Rapid Product Development 
  • Rapid Manufacturing 
  • Automated Assembly 
  • Lasers based Manufacturing Processes 
  • Surface Engineering 
  • Micro, Nano and Biotechnology 
  • Computer Control Systems 
  • Quality Management Techniques 
  • Virtual Engineering 
  • Technology Management Systems 
  • Global Manufacturing
The main objective of these Advanced Manufacturing Technologies is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity by:
  • Increasing the flexibility of manufacture
  • Increasing equipment utilization
  • Increasing the effectiveness of skilled labour
  • More effective adaptation of changing demand
  • Improving the effectiveness of management
  • Improving the quality of products
  • Improving the quality of work life
  • Reducing lead time and costs of manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has always required efficient, skilled professional engineers with knowledge of advanced engineering techniques and practices, and this need is even greater in today's globally competitive markets. Production must run efficiently and engineers must be able to plan, execute and supervise engineering tasks with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, technology and equipment. The aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in meeting these requirements in advanced manufacturing environment.

The current program offers a nested suite of qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Technology depending on students’ academic qualifications and/or professional experiences.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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The major aims of the AMT postgraduate program are to:
  • Better meet the varying needs of local and international students in terms of:
    -offering the flexibility of a 3-semester MEng program (preferred by most local and some international students) or a 4-semester MEngSc program (preferred by most international students) and,
    -offering a one-year Master of Technology program (preferred by local students)
  • Support the university strategic intent to align research with teaching 
  • Diffuse knowledge gained in research programs to students and industry 
  • Provide a pool of potential students for research programs at FEIS and IRIS 
  • Provide trained engineers to manufacturing industry 
  • Develop links with industry through project work 
  • Allow undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students to undertake specialist elective units in final year
The other principal aims of this postgraduate suite of programs include developing an understanding of:
  • The principles of operation and characteristics of specific technologies and processes described in each unit of the course
  • The context in which these technologies and processes can be implemented
  • The impact of these technologies and processes on other aspects of manufacturing operations and on products being manufactured
  • The mechanisms by which the technologies and processes addressed impact on the productivity of manufacturing operations
  • The impact of specific technologies on global manufacturing and competitiveness
  • The management tools required for effective operation of advanced manufacturing technologies

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The program structure for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology postgraduate programs has been designed to provide greater flexibility of choice for students, and at the same time, to allow the amortisation of unit set-up costs over a wider range of programs.

There are some discipline specific core units and some elective recommended units. Students are required to complete specific minimum core units for each level of degree.
 
Master of Engineering:
The Master of Engineering may be completed in either of the following two ways normally taken over three semesters (1.5 years) of full-time study:

a) Coursework with Masters Project: Ten units are required to be completed comprising of six discipline-specific units and further four discipline specific or elective units with the condition that either research unit HIT9010 or research unit HES7605 can be taken if selected as elective, PLUS: HIR513 Masters Project (25 credit points).

b) Coursework only: 12 units are required to be completed comprising of seven discipline-specific units and further five discipline specific or elective units with the condition that either research unit HIT9010 or research unit HES7605 can be taken if selected as elective.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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Recommended elective units
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing* (distance mode)
 
Master project units
HIR513 Masters Project (25 CP)
 
Note:
• All units are 12.5 credit points (CP) unless noted otherwise
• * Delivered via distance education only
• Addition elective units may be drawn from other postgraduate education programs and is subject to approval by the Program coordinator.
• International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time.
• Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.

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Honours:

A Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) (Honours) is available. It involves completion of a master thesis, resulting in a total course duration of two years. The honours award will be subject to students attaining a 70% average over the final 100 credit points undertaken, or 75% over the final 50 credit points.

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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 Education Abroad website.

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The course offers the opportunity for employment with manufacturing companies intending to implement different levels of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Graduates may find employment as design engineers, manufacturing engineers, production engineers, engineering managers, systems engineers, or research and development engineers in companies such as automotive, appliances manufacturing and discrete manufacturing intending to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the productivity and competitive advantage in the global market.

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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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A recognised bachelor degree in engineering or science with an overall average of 60%. Other tertiary qualifications, with relevant industry experience, will also be considered.

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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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