Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Business

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

• Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions.
• Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation
• Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence
• Lead or function as a team member and systematically manage information and projects to deliver industry-relevant engineering solutions aligned with stakeholder and community needs.

GA2: Creativity

• Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising innovative, effective and responsible solutions to challenges related to a business.
• Creatively apply established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources in the context of systematic engineering synthesis, design and management processes
• Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation.

GA3: Ethical practice

• Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context.
• Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

• Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective.
• Draw upon a broad conceptual knowledge of mathematics, other basic sciences, computing and information sciences, and specialist bodies of knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation
• Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence.

GA5: Lifelong learning

• Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business settings.
• Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence
• Critically reflect on and document development of proficiency in competencies in the relevant field of engineering practice to guide continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

GA6: Communication and social skills

• Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication
• Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self
• Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives.

GA7: Cultural competence

• Demonstrate responsible cultural competence in local, national, and international settings as applied in business and social situations.
• Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives.

Gain the technical skills and strategic thinking to drive innovation and solve global problems with a double degree in Engineering and Business.

Students gain a comprehensive understanding of modern, responsible business practices and the crucial role of technology in supporting efficient business operations. They also develop the technical skills to design and implement infrastructure and systems.

This interdisciplinary course produces industry-ready professional engineers with the skills, capabilities and attributes needed to analyse and create solutions for complex engineering systems. Students choose either a Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering specialisation to develop their expertise in a field of practice.

Core business units develop knowledge in sustainability, marketing, accounting, finance, artificial intelligence, business analytics, and professional development. These learnings are underpinned by professional work experience in a relevant business organisation.

Graduates have a skill set to pursue careers across the engineering and business spectrum as professional engineers with management and business capabilities or as entrepreneurs capable of running their own engineering businesses.

Note: Some engineering units will require students to attend on-campus residentials.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Business students must complete the equivalent of 40 units (480 credit points), comprising:

• 11 Business core units (144 credit points), and
• 15 Engineering Systems (Honours) core units (204 credit points), and
• 1 Specialisation in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (132 credit points) and
• demonstrate satisfactory completion of 60 days of Engagement with Professional Practice.

Honours

All students successfully completing this course will be awarded Honours. Additionally, a student who has reached the required standard of academic performance may be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors based on the criteria specified in Rule 10:

First Class Honours

• Second Class Honours Division I
• Second Class Honours Division II.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students will choose one of the following specialisations:

Civil Engineering: Students develop skills and knowledge to solve complex problems related to four main civil engineering systems, namely civil construction systems, transport systems, built structures, and sustainable water systems. 

Mechanical Engineering: Students develop skills and knowledge to solve complex engineering problems related to four main mechanical engineering systems: mechanical design and manufacturing systems, thermofluids mechanics and energy systems, and mechatronics and control systems. 

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Indicative total fee $47,685

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Category Score

• Overall 6.0
• Listening minimum 5.5
• Reading minimum 5.5
• Speaking minimum 5.5
• Writing minimum 5.5.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

A compulsory 60-day Engineering placement is a component of the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).

Professional work experience in a business organisation forms part of the Bachelor of Business.

Some of the Engineering units in this course will have compulsory on-campus residential at our Lismore campus.