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Master of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Engineering)
Program Overview
 

Master of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Engineering) program aims to produce engineers with high grade technical skills and high productivity who are effective in international business settings.

Career prospects

Graduates will gain extensive state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in electronic and computer technologies.  Balanced with technical skills, graduates will build effective oral and written communication skills, teamwork, and business skills.

Graduates may find employment in industries such as design, manufacture and supply of electronic products, computer systems and semiconductor fabrication. Their roles as Professional Engineers may span from detailed design through to business management and senior executive roles.  Graduates could also establish their own businesses operating in the local and international electronic and computer market.

In the public sector, graduates can provide the community with essential services in areas such as telecommunications, transportation, security, defence, health, emergency services and the environment.

Graduates may also undertake further studies in higher research and development.

 

Program features

Special features of this program include:

  • accreditation by Engineers Australia (pending) for qualification to be recognised internationally under the Washington Accord
  • creative and systematic problem solving skills (TRIZ* based) TRIZ is a Russian acronym which means "The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving"
  • significant emphasis on team design project work
  • individual research projects
  • high level of international technical and business English skills
  • Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – industry placements with relevant employers
  • interactive studio based teaching
  • practical hands-on learning in well equipped laboratories
  • optional exchange placement between RMIT Melbourne and RMIT Vietnam to provide international experience
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    Teaching methods and assessment

    Teaching consists of a mixture of classes, laboratories and workshops, online support and interactive research and design project teams.

    Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and includes examinations, tutorials, reports, oral presentation, research projects, laboratory projects and assignments.

     

      Download Master of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Engineering) brochure 2011