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Learning Outcomes

1.
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge and practices Graduates will develop advanced theory-based knowledge and techniques within their chosen specialisation. (EA Stage 1 Competency 1.3 / EA Stage 2 Competency 12) Graduates will broaden their knowledge of engineering, including engineering management. (EA Stage 1 Competency 1.4) Graduates will be able to proficiently apply engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (EA Stage 1 Competency 2.1)
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
2.
Enquiry-based learning Plan and execute an enquiry-based or professional project, involving substantial scholarship. Apply enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
3.
Cognitive skills and critical thinking Graduates will develop their ability to define, investigate and analyse engineering problems and develop creative and innovative solutions to these problems. (EA Stage 2 Competencies 14, 15)
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
4.
Communication, adaptive and interactional skills Graduates will demonstrate professional-level skills in presenting information and justifying decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community. (EA Stage 1 Competency 3.2 / EA Stage 2 Competency 8) Graduates will demonstrate creative and ethical approaches to practice. (EA Stage 1 Competencies 3.3, 3.1) Graduates will develop their ability to work as team members and leaders. (EA Stage 1 Competency 3.5)
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
5.
Global outlook Students will develop an appreciation of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts. (EA Stage 1 Competency 1.5)
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC.

Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Course (Core)

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

MTRN9400
6 UOC
Control of Robotic Systems

Disciplinary Knowledge Course (Core)

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

MTRN4110
6 UOC
Robot Design
MTRN4230
6 UOC
Robotics

Research-Related Course (Core 1)

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Research-Related Courses (Core 2)

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses. Students can take either one of the following options:
MMAN9001 and MMAN9002 OR MMAN9451 and MMAN9452 and MMAN9453.

MMAN9001
6 UOC
Master of Engineering Science Project A
MMAN9002
6 UOC
Master of Engineering Science Project B
MMAN9451
4 UOC
Masters Project A
MMAN9452
4 UOC
Masters Project B
MMAN9453
4 UOC
Masters Project C

Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Course (Electives)

Students must take 12 - 18 UOC of the following courses and students must complete at least one COMP Course.

COMP4121
6 UOC
Advanced and Parallel Algorithms
COMP6733
6 UOC
Internet of Things Experimental Design Studio
COMP9414
6 UOC
Artificial Intelligence
COMP9434
6 UOC
Robotic Software Architecture
COMP9444
6 UOC
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
COMP9517
6 UOC
Computer Vision
ELEC4621
6 UOC
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
ELEC9721
6 UOC
Digital Signal Processing Theory and Applications
ELEC9725
6 UOC
Satellite Navigation: Systems, Signals & Receivers

Disciplinary Knowledge Course (Electives)

Students must take 12 - 18 UOC from the following courses and students must complete at least one COMP and at least one ELEC Course.

COMP4418
6 UOC
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
COMP9024
6 UOC
Data Structures and Algorithms
COMP9101
6 UOC
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
COMP9331
6 UOC
Computer Networks and Applications
ELEC3104
6 UOC
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC3106
6 UOC
Electronics
ELEC3114
6 UOC
Control Systems
ELEC3145
6 UOC
Real Time Instrumentation
ELEC4601
6 UOC
Digital and Embedded Systems Design
ELEC4631
6 UOC
Continuous - Time Control System Design
ELEC4632
6 UOC
Computer Control Systems
ELEC4633
6 UOC
Real-Time Engineering
MANF4611
6 UOC
Process Modelling and Simulation
MMAN3200
6 UOC
Linear Systems and Control
MTRN3020
6 UOC
Modelling and Control of Mechatronic Systems
MTRN3500
6 UOC
Computing Applications in Mechatronics Systems
MTRN4010
6 UOC
Advanced Autonomous Systems
MTRN4030
6 UOC
Optimisation Methods for Engineering Systems
TELE3118
6 UOC
Network Technologies

Engineering and Technical Management Elective

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 24 UOC of the following courses.

GSOE9340
6 UOC
Life Cycle Engineering
GSOE9360
6 UOC
Academic Discourse in Engineering
GSOE9510
6 UOC
Ethics and Leadership in Engineering
GSOE9712
6 UOC
Engineering Statistics and Experiment Design
GSOE9810
6 UOC
Process and Product Quality in Engineering
GSOE9820
6 UOC
Engineering Project Management
GSOE9830
6 UOC
Economic Decision Analysis in Engineering

Faculty Electives

Students can take up to 18 UOC of the following courses.

ACCT5930
6 UOC
Financial Accounting
ACCT5996
6 UOC
Management Accounting and Business Analysis
ARCH7809
6 UOC
Architectural Environment & Building Services
AVIA5018
6 UOC
Aviation Human Factors
COMM5005
6 UOC
Quantitative Methods for Business
COMP9021
6 UOC
Principles of Programming
CONS0009
6 UOC
Construction Planning and Control
CONS0016
6 UOC
Construction Risk Management and Business Analytics
CVEN9710
6 UOC
Management of Risk
CVEN9822
6 UOC
Steel and Composite Structures
CVEN9855
6 UOC
Water and Wastewater Analysis and Quality Requirements
CVEN9888
6 UOC
Environmental Management
CVEN9892
6 UOC
Sustainability Assessment and Risk Analysis
ECON5103
6 UOC
Business Economics
ECON5111
6 UOC
Economics of Strategy
ELEC9713
6 UOC
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
ELEC9716
6 UOC
Electrical Safety
ENGG9741
6 UOC
Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
ENGG9743
6 UOC
Fuel Cycle, Waste and Life Cycle Management
ENGG9744
6 UOC
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards
FINS5510
6 UOC
Personal Financial Planning and Management
FINS5530
6 UOC
Financial Institution Management
FINS5535
6 UOC
Derivatives and Risk Management Techniques
GMAT9606
6 UOC
Microwave Remote Sensing
GSOE9017
6 UOC
Managing Energy Efficiency
GSOE9122
6 UOC
Integrated Design Studio for High Performance Buildings
GSOE9141
6 UOC
Smart Grids and Distribution Networks
GSOE9210
6 UOC
Engineering Decision Structures
GSOE9758
6 UOC
Network Systems Architecture
INFS5885
6 UOC
e-Business
INFS5978
6 UOC
Accounting Information Systems
MARK5700
6 UOC
Elements of Marketing
MARK5800
6 UOC
Consumer Behaviour
MARK5816
6 UOC
Services Marketing
MATH5165
6 UOC
Optimization
MATH5185
6 UOC
Special Topics in Applied Mathematics B
MGMT5601
6 UOC
Global Business and Multinational Enterprise
MGMT5710
6 UOC
Managing and Leading People
MGMT5800
6 UOC
Technology, Management and Innovation
PTRL5009
6 UOC
Well Drilling Equipment and Operations
PTRL5011
6 UOC
Petroleum Production Engineering
PTRL5016
6 UOC
Well Completions and Stimulation
SOLA9001
6 UOC
Photovoltaics
SUSD0002
6 UOC
Building Ecology and Life Cycle Thinking
SUSD0003
6 UOC
Energy and the Built Environment
SUSD0009
6 UOC
Environmental Auditing

Information for Prerequisites

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Additional Information

For Entry Requirements, please see the rules for program 8338 (https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/programs/current/8338).

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