Bachelor of Engineering Honours / Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Murdoch University
About
In this course, you will develop a fundamental understanding of engineering practices and an ability to refine that knowledge to apply it in an entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial project.
You will learn to use tools to foster creativity and innovation, be it for improvement within an existing organisation, such as in an intrapreneurial capacity, or to create your own start-up.
This includes applying scientific and mathematical principles to design and create processes or systems to deliver innovative solutions.In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop a business model and pitch it to a group of potential stakeholders.
You could also choose to further specialise with a double major in the field of engineering including Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Computer Systems, Renewable Energy, and Instrumentation and Control.7 reasons to study a combined degree in Engineering and Entrepreneurship and Innovation at MurdochAn innovative combined degree that is a unique offering in WA.
Work with organisations on real projects, and complete internships through our work integrated learning program.
Take advantage of Launchpad, where you can connect, collaborate and develop ideas and solutions with local businesses and industry.
Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real-world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
Access scholarship opportunities including the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program and Murdoch First Scholarship.
Travel overseas to create positive change through our Engineers Without Borders Program.
Five-star rating for overall experience, student support, teaching quality and median graduate starting salary for Engineering and Technology.* *Source:
Good Universities Guide 2020.
Structure
Course Core 78 credit points
Required Units 78 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG100 | Engineering Professional Practice | 0 |
| BUS368 | Cultures of Innovation | 3 |
| BUS369 | Standing in the Nexus: Bridging People and Networks | 3 |
| BUS365 | Influencing on the Inside | 3 |
| BUS221 | Entrepreneurial Strategy | 6 |
| ENG299 | Control Systems and Process Dynamics | 3 |
| ENG298 | Principles of Process Engineering | 3 |
| BUS163 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS124 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| BUS353 | Making it Real: Operations and Project Management for Scale | 3 |
| BEN300 | Innovation and Ethics in Engineering | 3 |
| ENG470 | Engineering Honours Thesis | 12 |
| BUS367 | The Compelling Entrepreneur: Stand and Deliver | 6 |
| BEN100 | Transitioning into Engineering | 3 |
| BEN150 | Design Concepts in Engineering | 3 |
| ENG192 | Energy, Mass and Flow | 3 |
| MAS182 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| ENG109 | Engineering Computing Systems | 3 |
| MAS161 | Calculus and Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| BUS123 | Management in a Global Environment | 3 |
| BUS171 | Foundations of Economics | 3 |
| BSL165 | Foundations of Business Law | 3 |
Major 42 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-CE | Chemical Engineering | 30 |
| MJ-ELP | Electrical Power Engineering | 27 |
| MJ-EE | Environmental Engineering | 27 |
| MJ-INCS | Industrial Computer Systems Engineering | 27 |
| MJ-IC | Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 27 |
| MJ-REE | Renewable Energy Engineering | 27 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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