Masters (Coursework)
From mining and energy to automotive and manufacturing, this program provides you with the skills to work as a designer, technical specialist, consultant or manager across a range of industries.
Through this program you'll develop the knowledge to lead the implementation of new technologies and operating practices and systems in process, automotive, manufacturing, mining, energy and infrastructure-oriented businesses.
You will develop specialist knowledge in:
Build high-level technical knowledge and appropriate professional skills such as management, leadership and business enterprise.
With a focus on project-based and multi-disciplinary learning you'll develop your professional engineering competencies in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication and research.
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Sustainable Systems or Automotive Engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
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Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).
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Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Some applicants may be eligible for exemptions. Approved exemptions may change the duration of their study in the program
Developments in the energy, mining, automotive and manufacturing industries are driving the need for mechanical engineers with advanced skills in the latest technologies.
Our RMIT graduates have gone onto work for companies such as the Ford Motor Company Australia, Air International (Futuris), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) and DNE New Energy Technology Ogy Ltd (China). You'll find employment in mechanical engineering fields including construction, energy, infrastructure, mining, building services and food processing. Employers seek mechanical engineers across all areas from mechanical systems design, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics to bio/nano-technology.