Program handbook
Description
From the control of robots to the optimisation of modern vehicles, from the design of appliances to biomechanics, Mechatronics Engineers become involved in a diverse range of exciting modern technologies. This may also include the design, automation and operational performance of electro-mechanical systems.
Completing these two bachelor degrees together enables students to complement their technical skills with business acumen, entrepreneurism and the ability to commercialise engineering innovations. Students learn how to manage people and finances, propose new business opportunities and market their product.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Program Learning Outcomes as per those for the single degree programs
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 19, 2024 3:06 pm |
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| Program code | 40074 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree |
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| Selection Rank | This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available. |
| Term type | Semesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 093509A |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Requirements for qualification of this award include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the College Board. Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time, but several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted. Further information on industrial experience is available here.
Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress
In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.
ENGG4801B - Engineering Final Year Project B
Professional recognition
Engineers Australia
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international organisations, through the Washington Accord. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for membership to Engineers Australia.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
410 units
Program duration
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 12 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
For all combined programs and in accordance with the Program Management Procedure Manual - Coursework, the core and minimum requirements for each single degree component must be met in each combined program. This has been done economically, exploiting overlaps where possible, so that accreditation of either program is not compromised.
The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business is a five year program, students are required to complete 410 units, which is comprised of:
- 340 units of core courses; and
- 70 units towards a major (10 units of Core courses also count towards the major for a total of 80 units). Students may choose either:
- The Leadership and Management Major, made up of 30 units are compulsory courses and 40 units from the course list; or
- The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major, made upo of 40 units are compulsory courses and 30 units from the course list.
Step-out Information
The program has a duration of 5 years full time (or part time equivalent). It is possible for a student to 'step out' with a single degree award only and not complete the combined program they are enrolled in. In order to do this, a student would be required to complete all the single degree requirements for their preferred degree and may be required to complete any omitted courses that are not included in the combined degreeOmitted Courses:
- Bachelor of Business core course STAT1060 Business Decision Making (10 units) has been omitted from the program.
A student wishing to 'step out' with a single degree from this combined program should contact their Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for further information.
Physics Pathways
Students may count PHYS1205 in lieu of PHYS1210 with Program Convenor approval.
Additional Information
- Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
- Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.
Physics Pathways
Students may count PHYS1205 in lieu of PHYS1210 with Program Convenor approval.
Additional Information
- Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
- Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.
Additional documents
- Teach-out Arrangements 2021 283.2 KB
Transition arrangements
As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements.
Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review any documentation contained in the "Additional documents" section in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
| CIVL1100 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics |
| 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1310 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1500 | Introduction to Professional Engineering |
| 10 units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MECH1110 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design |
| 10 units |
| MECH1750 | Engineering Materials 1 |
| 10 units |
| MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2320 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2430 | Circuits and Signals |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2100 | Engineering Risk and Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2300 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2440 | Modelling and Control |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2500 | Sustainable Engineering Practice |
| 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MECH2110 | Mechanical Engineering Design 1 |
| 10 units |
| MECH2360 | Dynamics of Machines |
| 10 units |
| AERO3600 | Embedded Control Systems |
| 10 units |
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| 10 units |
| MCHA3400 | Embedded Systems Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MCHA3500 | Mechatronics Design 1 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG4440 | Nonlinear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| ENGG4500 | Engineering Complexity | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ENGG4801A | Engineering Final Year Project A |
| 10 units |
| ENGG4801B | Engineering Final Year Project B |
| 10 units |
| MCHA4100 | Mechatronics Systems |
| 20 units |
Major
Leadership and Management
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2005 | Leadership and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3011 | Leading Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3012 | Strategic Business Management |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level and a minimum of 20 units at the 3000 level). | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3040 | Negotiation and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3510 | Human Resource Development |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2007 | Ideation in Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3016 | Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level and a minimum of 20 units at the 3000 level). | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MNGT2004 | Managing Innovation |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3007 | Social Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Honours
The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) component of this combined degree program uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy for further detailed information.
A Bachelor of Business (Honours) is also available to meritorious students, as an extra year of full-time or equivalent part-time study. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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