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Overview

The MSysEng is designed for postgraduate scholars with an undergraduate qualification and/or extensive professional experience who wish to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices of systems engineering and to strengthen their skills in this area. The Systems Engineering program aims to allow students to develop a … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative inquiry, working effectively with others.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate an awareness of international issues as they relate to systems engineering.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills, particularly as applied to the knowledge areas of systems engineering.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and skills and an ability to apply those in a range of system development contexts.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative in new situations in the development of systems.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship associated with the knowledge areas of systems engineering.
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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

1. Compulsory courses - 24 UOC
2. Prescribed elective courses - 24 UOC

Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 24 UOC of the following courses or the electives listed in the Master of Systems Engineering Specialisation Options.

Students may, with the approval of the Postgraduate Co-ordinator, complete up to two courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs of equivalent academic standard.

Research Project

The option of undertaking a 12 UOC research project ZEIT8297 Project – Systems Engineering F/T and ZEIT8296 Project – Systems Engineering P/T, is available to Masters students who obtain a distinction average or better in four courses and is subject to approval by the Program Authority. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher research degree qualification. Student undertaking the project are unable to enrol in courses from other coursework programs

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Related Programs

Related Programs

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8569 - Engineering Science

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1620 - Systems Engineering
Doctor of Systems Engineering - DSysEng1741 - Systems Engineering

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Program Fees

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