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Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)

IRAMT4A  073086G



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Fee*
2 Year/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.
 
This program replaces the Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) (Honours).
 
The Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) forms the final stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
Advanced manufacturing technology 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 and modelling
  • Computer-integrated manufacturing
  • Computer-aided engineering analysis
  • Industrial robots
  • Flexible manufacturing systems
  • Intelligent inspection technologies
  • Rapid product development
  • Automated assembly
  • Laser-based manufacturing processes
  • Abrasive water jet cutting
  • Micro and nano technology
  • Computer control systems
  • Virtual engineering
  • Technology management systems
  • Global manufacturing

(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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The objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology 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 graduates 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 organisation.
 
The main objective of these advanced manufacturing technologies is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity by:
  • Increasing the flexibility of manufacture
  • Increasing equipment utilisation
  • 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 program meets the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences objectives for postgraduate education by:
  • Providing career orientated education
  • Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
  • Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
  • Developing lifelong learning skills
 The major aims of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology postgraduate program are to:
  • Better meet the varying needs of local and international students in terms of:
    - offering the flexibility of a three-semester Master of Engineering program (preferred by most local and some international students) or a four-semester Master of Engineering Science 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 the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Science (FEIS) and Industrial Research Institute Swinburne (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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Swinburne's Advanced Manufacturing Technology programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Master of Technology, Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering Science stages.

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Recommended elective units
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing* (distance)

Master Project Units
HIR513 Masters Project (25 CP)
HIR514 Masters Thesis (50 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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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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Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia. Please refer to Engineers Australia website for full details.

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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.
www.swinburne.edu.au/feis

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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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