Master of Engineering (Aerospace)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

About

The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Aerospace) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries.

The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in aerospace and aviation organisations.You will gain state of the art knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills.At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in aerospace engineering, operations, or consultancy in aviation, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, etc.

as:R&D leader introducing new technologies and research and development Team Leader implementing operational strategies Operations Manager responsible for the competitive performance of a unit Consultant providing specialist technical advice to industry.The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of Canvas, the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089 Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090 Master's Research Project Part 2).

In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

Structure

All courses listed may not be available each semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Aircraft & Air Transportation 12 AERO2562 City Campus
Aerospace Materials 12 AERO2566 City Campus
Thermofluids and Propulsion Systems 12 AERO2564 City Campus
Aerodynamics and Flight Performance 12 AERO2563 City Campus
Advanced Aircraft Structural Analysis 12 AERO2517 City Campus
Flight Dynamics and Control 12 AERO2565 City Campus

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the Option list of your choice. Please refer to the Option Lists and their courses, which can be found after the Year Two course list:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Research Methods in Engineering 12 OENG1120 City Campus
Aerospace Design and Optimisation 12 AERO2568 City Campus
Avionics and ATM Systems 12 AERO2515 City Campus

Select and Complete One (1) Course (not previously completed) from the Option List of your choice. Please refer to the Option Lists and their courses, which can be found after the Year Two course list

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Master's Research Project 48 OENG1088 City Campus

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Master's Research Project Part 1 24 OENG1089 City Campus
Master's Research Project Part 2 24 OENG1090 City Campus
AND

Option Lists

Aviation Option Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Airworthiness Management Frameworks 12 AERO2513 City Campus
Engineering Risk Management in Aviation 12 AERO2370 City Campus
Human Factors in Aviation Safety 12 AERO2350 City Campus
Aviation Safety Systems 12 AERO2321 City Campus
Aircraft Structural Integrity 12 AERO2514 City Campus
Incident and Accident Investigation 12 AERO2367 City Campus
Airport Design and Operations 12 AERO2460 City Campus
Aircraft Maintenance 12 AERO2347 City Campus
Engineering Sustainability in Aviation 12 AERO2461 City Campus
Airline Operations Management 12 AERO2307 City Campus
Aircraft Certification 12 AERO2519 City Campus
Intelligent Transport Systems 12 MIET2493 City Campus
Professional Experience Postgraduate 12 EEET2471 City Campus

Engineering Management Option Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
System Engineering Principles 12 MANU2172 City Campus
Project Management 12 MANU2123 City Campus
Building Quality Organisations and Leadership 12 MANU1373 City Campus
Logistics Engineering and Systems 12 MANU2120 City Campus
Innovation and Technology Management 12 OENG1115 City Campus
Engineering Economic Strategy 12 MANU1054 City Campus
International Engineering Management 12 MANU1398 City Campus
Planning and Control 12 MANU1378 City Campus

Modelling & Simulation Option Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Advanced CAE 12 MIET2491 City Campus
Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems 12 OENG1116 City Campus
Product Lifecycle Design and Management 12 MIET2486 City Campus
Virtual Validation, Documentation and Maintenance 12 MIET2485 City Campus
Methods and Models of Operations Research 12 MATH1326 City Campus
Time Series Analysis 12 MATH1318 City Campus
System Dynamics 12 MATH2220 City Campus
System Simulation and Characterisation 12 MANU2128 City Campus
Professional Experience Postgraduate 12 EEET2471 City Campus

Manufacturing & Mechatronics Option Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 12 MANU2211 City Campus
Lean Manufacturing 12 MANU2150 City Campus
Design for Manufacture 12 MANU2069 City Campus
Computer Integrated Manufacturing 12 MANU2078 City Campus
Engineering Manufacturing 12 MANU2239 City Campus
Advanced Mechatronics System Design 12 MANU2451 City Campus
Advanced Robotic Systems 12 MANU2453 City Campus
Professional Experience Postgraduate 12 EEET2471 City Campus

Entry requirements

Program Entry Requirements

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 4.0 will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

International qualifications are assessed for equivalence with the above Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications.

English Language Requirements

International applicants: A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.

Local applicants with international qualifications: If your four year International Bachelor degree was not taught in English you must undertake an IELTS test and achieve a score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes*:

1. Needs, Context and Systems

  • Describe, investigate and analyse complex engineering systems and associated issues (using systems thinking and modelling techniques)
  • Exposit legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental interests, values, requirements and expectations of key stakeholders
  • Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities

2. Problem Solving and Design

  • Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems
  • Anticipate the consequences of intended action or inaction and understand how the consequences are managed collectively by your organisation, project or team
  • Develop and operate within a hazard and risk framework appropriate to engineering activities

3. Analysis

  • Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist bodies of knowledge in the selected discipline area to predict the effect of engineering activities
  • Apply underpinning natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences.

4. Professional Practice

  • Initiate, plan, lead or manage engineering activities
  • Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
  • Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
  • Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership
  • Communicate in a variety of different ways to collaborate with other people, including accurate listening, reading and comprehension, based on dialogue when appropriate, taking into account the knowledge, expectations, requirements, interests, terminology and language of the intended audience
  • Display a personal sense of responsibility for your work
  • Demonstrate orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

5. Research

  • Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, with creativity and initiative in new situations in professional practice and with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
  • Be aware of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
  • Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges
  • Assess, acquire and apply the competencies and resources appropriate to engineering activities
  • Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
  • Acknowledge (clearly) your own contributions and the contributions from others and distinguish contributions you may have made as a result of discussions or collaboration with other people

* As a Master's program of two years full time duration, this program is designed to develop Stage 1 and Stage 2 Engineers Australia professional engineering competency requirements.

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