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Master of Technology (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) 

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Full-time
Part-time (day) 		Postgraduate 1 year of normal full-time or equivalent part-time (100 CP) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

The Master of Technology (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) forms the second stage in a four-stage nested program 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
  • Drovide 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 Technology:
The Master of Technology comprises eight units normally taken over two semesters (1 year) full-time study comprising of five discipline specific units and three further discipline specific units or elective units. Allowance can be made for an extended study period.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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Discipline-specific units

Recommended elective units
HES6175D Project Costing* (Distance mode)
 
Master Project Units
 
Note
* Delivered via distance education only
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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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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Graduates may find employment as design, manufacturing, production or systems engineers, engineering managers or research and development engineers in companies such as automotive, appliance manufacturing and other manufacturing companies intending to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the productivity and competitive advantage in the global market.

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No professional recognition is provided for engineering postgraduate coursework programs in Australia.

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Swinburne graduate will be:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Effective and ethical in work and community situations
  • Adaptable and able to manage change
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)
As well as:
  • Provide appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and applied topics
  • Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application through the planning and execution of project work or a piece of scholarship or research
  • Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently
The program meets the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences objectives for post graduate 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

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Admission requirements are as follows:
  • Normally 60%, or better average in a four year degree program in an Engineering discipline preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognised university for Engineering education. Proficiency in computer programming
  • Candidates with other tertiary qualifications and relevant industry experience will also be considered on case by case basis.
Entry to the programs can be in first or second semesters.
 
Advanced Standing
Applications for advanced standing will be considered on their individual merit and must be submitted and resolved prior to first enrolment. University policies will apply with the following restrictions:
 
Master of Technology (AMT)
A maximum of 2 units (25 credit points) advanced standing is allowed

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There are currently no credit transfer arrangements.

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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. Students can apply for unit substitutions of up to 50 credit points for approved RPL, however exemptions are not permitted in this course.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/higher-ed/

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The indicative course tuition fee is $18800 for 2012, based on one year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.

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  

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

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Web: Enquire online

Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 

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