Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce

  Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

About the course

Course Description:

Mechanical engineers need to respond to a changing world dominated by advances in technology. Their combination of broad engineering knowledge and detailed expertise in specialist fields enables them to harness these changes.

Course Objectives:

The following seven objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation, as they develop their professional engineer careers.

• Manage complex mechanical engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked.
• Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of mechanical engineering projects.
• Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues.
• Apply mechanical engineering technical expertise to industry-related fields.
• Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant.
• Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and implementing industry-related projects.
• Capable of undertaking entry-level activities in general management and business and enterprise.

Course Outcomes:

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce course, graduates will be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Mechanical Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

• K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
• K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
• K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering within that context.
• K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside Mechanical Engineering.
• K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
• K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
• S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
• S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
• S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
• S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects.
• A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
• A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
• A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
• A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
• A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism.
• A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self management processes.
• A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.

Course Structure:

Units of Study :

Foundation studies

• HES1125 Mechanics of Structures
• HES1230 Materials and Processes
• HES1300 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1
• HES1305 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2
• HET124 Energy and Motion
• HET182 Electronic Systems
• HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1
• HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2
• HMS211M Engineering Mathematics 3M
• HMS212 Engineering Mathematics 4A

Technical studies

• HES2120 Structural Mechanics
• HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1
• HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1
• HES2330 Thermodynamics 1
• HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1
• HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2
• HES3310 Control Engineering
• HES4330 Thermodynamics 2
• HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2
• HES5320 Solid Mechanics
• HES5340 Fluid Mechanics 2
• HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum

Design and projects

• HES2146M Computer Aided Engineering Mechanical
• HES3350 Machine Design
• HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design
• HES5102 Research Project
• HES5103 Advanced Research Project

Management and Business studies 

• HES3380 Engineering Management 1
• HES5380 Engineering Management 2

Compulsory non-credit units

• HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum
• HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering

Commerce studies

Finance major

• HBC110N Accounting for Managers
• HBE110N Microeconomics
• HBH110N Organisation and Management
• HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
• HBC224N Finance
• HBE220N Macroeconomics
• HBC242N Financial Planning and Investment
• HBE228N Banking and Financial Markets
• HBC343N Advanced Finance
• HBE333N Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy
• HBE335N International Finance
• BL333N Finance Law

Management major

• HBC110N Accounting for Managers
• HBE110N Microeconomics
• HBH110N Organisation and Management
• HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
• HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
• HBE220N Macroeconomics
• HBH220N Organisational Behaviour
• HBH222N Organising & Organisation
• HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics
• HBC222N Management Decision Making
• HBL221N Company Law
• HBN304N Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility

Students studying on an international student visa must complete Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400). All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL).

Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400): Equivalent of 12 full time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees). To be taken at any stage during the degree.

Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) (HEW050), Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) (HEW055): Full-time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply). Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point.

Students are recommended to complete HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum, aninnovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enchance their employability and career prospects, before commencing HED400 or IBL

Education Abroad:

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 whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this double degree program may select paths from either Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) or Bachelor of Commerce, or from both discipline areas. Graduates will have an advantage in the marketplace compared to those with single-discipline degrees.

Professional recognition:

This course has also been professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and Engineers Australia.
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia as well as Graduate Membership of Board of Engineers Malaysia.

English Language Requirements

Source : SwineBurne University Of Technology