University of Technology Sydney

C09071v5 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice

Award(s): Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in (name of Engineering major) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (BE(Hons) DipProfEngPrac)
Bachelor of Business (BBus)

UAC code: 609380 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 084092G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 288
Course EFTSL: 6
Location: City campus

Notes

Direct admission to this course via the Universities Admissions Centre is not available. Students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business (C09070) may apply via Internal Course Transfer.


Overview
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Rules and regulations
Levels of award
Honours
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

This combined degree provides students with the opportunity to complete the core and major components of both the engineering and business degrees. This course is essentially the same as the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business (C09070) combined degree except for the additional requirement of two internships and the completion of the professional engineering practice program. The professional engineering practice program is integrated throughout the course.

For graduates choosing to practise as engineers, the business knowledge is invaluable in providing a sound foundation for entrepreneurial initiatives and the commercialisation of engineering innovations.

This combined degree can be completed in less time than would be required to complete the two degrees separately.

Career options

Career options include a business career applying advanced technology in commercial settings or practice as an engineer where business knowledge helps to ensure success in commercialisation of engineering innovations. The course provides excellent training for senior management roles.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

BUS.1.1 Apply evidence, creativity and critical reasoning to solve business problems
BUS.2.1 Communicate information clearly in a form appropriate for its audience
BUS.2.2 Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others as a member of a team to achieve an agreed goal
BUS.3.1 Make judgements and business decisions consistent with the principles of social responsibility, inclusion and knowledge of Indigenous peoples
BUS.4.1 Apply technical and professional skills to operate effectively in business
FEIT A.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates are culturally and historically well informed, able to co-design projects as respectful professionals when working in and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
FEIT B.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements.
FEIT C.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates apply research, problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements.
FEIT D.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems.
FEIT E.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace.
FEIT F.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams and workplace. They take responsibility and accountability for their own life long learning.

Key

BUS = Business course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent (essential) requirements

Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.

Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard. English Advanced is recommended.

For the Biomedical, Chemical Process, and Civil Engineering majors, Chemistry is recommended. For the Software Engineering major, a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of programming is recommended.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the student's course. Subjects completed as part of a qualification in which study ceased no more than 10 years prior to the student's first semester in the relevant UTS Engineering degree may be considered. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is six years of full-time study.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 288 credit points, comprising 198 credit points in engineering and 90 credit points in business. The engineering component consists of core (36 credit points), major (field of practice) (114 credit points) and the professional engineering practice program (48 credit points). The business component consists of core (42 credit points) and major (48 credit points).

The engineering major is selected at the time of admission; however, it is possible to apply to change major at a later date. Students selecting the flexible major should decide by the end of the first year of full-time study whether to transfer to a designated major or continue with the flexible program.

Industrial training/professional practice

The Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice requires the completion of two six-month internships and the professional engineering practice program. This course is also available without the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice. For details, refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business (C09070).

Course completion requirements

CBK90169 Major choice (Business) 48cp
STM90272 Core subjects (Engineering) 36cp
STM90108 Core subjects (Business) 42cp
STM90993 Professional Engineering Practice Program subjects 48cp
CBK90905 Major choice (Engineering) 114cp
Total 288cp

Course program

The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for an electrical engineering/human resource management major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

List of Engineering majors
MAJ03473 Biomedical Engineering   114cp
MAJ03025 Civil Engineering   114cp
MAJ03517 Data Science Engineering   114cp
MAJ03028 Electrical Engineering   114cp
MAJ03030 Mechanical Engineering   114cp
MAJ03505 Mechatronic Engineering   114cp
MAJ03522 Software Engineering   114cp
MAJ03541 Flexible Engineering   114cp
MAJ03525 Electronic Engineering   114cp
MAJ03545 Chemical Process Engineering   114cp
MAJ03548 Renewable Energy Engineering   114cp
H#02 List of Business majors
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications   48cp
MAJ08437 Accounting   48cp
MAJ09209 Economics   48cp
MAJ08440 Finance   48cp
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management   48cp
MAJ08442 International Business   48cp
MAJ08438 Management   48cp
MAJ08441 Marketing   48cp
Electrical Engineering major, Business major
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
68037 Physical Modelling   6cp
48510 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering   6cp
48430 Fundamentals of C Programming   6cp
Spring session
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
48230 Introduction to Engineering Projects   6cp
21212 People and Organisations   6cp
48520 Electronics and Circuits   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
22108 Accounting and Accountability   6cp
21214 Business and Social Impact   6cp
48441 Introductory Digital Systems   6cp
24109 Marketing and Customer Value   6cp
41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1   3cp
Spring session
41036 Professional Experience 1   6cp
41037 Work Integrated Learning 1   12cp
Year 3
Autumn session
48434 Introductory Embedded Systems   6cp
48540 Signals and Systems   6cp
48530 Circuit Analysis and Design   6cp
23115 Economics for Business   6cp
41038 Professional Practice Review 1   3cp
Spring session
48521 Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Technology   6cp
48531 Electromechanical Automation   6cp
25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance   6cp
41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects   6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
22208 Accounting, Business and Society   6cp
41202 Professional Engineering Communication   6cp
41045 Professional Practice Preparation 2   3cp
41277 Control Design   6cp
48572 Electrical Power Systems   6cp
Spring session
41046 Professional Experience 2   6cp
41047 Work Integrated Learning 2   12cp
Year 5
Autumn session
41048 Professional Practice Review 2   3cp
41278 Power Electronics   6cp
41088 Professional Studio A   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK91781 Electrical Engineering options 24cp  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Year 6
Autumn session
41029 Engineering Research Preparation   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91781 Electrical Engineering options 24cp  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Spring session
41030 Engineering Capstone   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91781 Electrical Engineering options 24cp  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  

Rules and regulations

Commencing students are required to complete the Maths Readiness Survey (MRS) to determine the most appropriate first-year mathematics subject to undertake.

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year. Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on levels of that award.

Honours

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) (C09004) is available to eligible students as an additional year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

Transfer between UTS courses

Students in this combined degree may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) or the Bachelor of Business (C10026). International students may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066).

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice, majoring in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Flexible Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, or Mechatronic Engineering, is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord. Biomedical Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Software Engineering majors are provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia, pending full accreditation. UTS is currently seeking provisional accreditation of the Chemical Process Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering majors.

Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on professional recognition of that award.

Other information

Further information is available from:

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