Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) focuses on a broad spectrum of the electrical engineering field and gives the students the option to upgrade their skills in different areas of electrical and electronic engineering such as power systems, microelectronics and control systems.

Please note:

the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018.

Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG).

Please note : the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG) .

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), students must complete eight units (100 credit points) as follows:

• 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
• 3 technical units (37.5 credit points)
• 2 elective units (25 credit points), selected from either the elective, foundation or technical unit lists

Units of study

Complete three units (37.5 credit points) from the following:

EEE40014 Hardware-Software Codesign EEE80002 HDL and High Level Synthesis EEE80007 Electrical Power Systems Safety EEE80010 Operation of Power Systems

Complete three units (37.5 credit points):

EEE80003 VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems EEE80004 RF Circuit Design Techniques EEE80006 Linear Systems EEE80012 Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems

Complete two units (25 credit points):

ADM80014 Intelligent Inspection Systems EEE80008 Coding and Compression Algorithms EEE80013 Computer Vision EEE80015 Renewable Energy EEE80020 Design of Smart Power Grids MTH80001 Stochastic Modelling and Survival Analysis TNE80005 Mobile and Personal Networking

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Standard entry

The entry requirements for Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) are as follows:

• a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) degree in any of the following cognate fields: Electronic Engineering; Computer Engineering; Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or
• a Bachelor of Science (Honours)* (four years of full time study) in an approved cognate field or
• a Graduate Certificate of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or
• a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above

* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.

The program aims to develop technical knowledge in electrical engineering which will assist in designing and evaluating complex systems, and generating creative solutions in the broad field of electrical engineering.

At completion of the program, graduates will be expected to have:

• A body of contemporary knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and the acquisition and application of this knowledge in industry or research
• Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the electrical engineering discipline

Skills

• Mastery of electrical engineering theory and cognitive skills to critically reflect on professional practice
• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex electrical engineering concepts and designs, that relate to different disciplines
• Skills to evaluate complex and abstract electrical engineering concepts and generate creative solutions
• Technical and communication skills to investigate, analyse and implement new electrical engineering developments
• Skills to function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and transfer an understanding of complex knowledge, theoretical concepts and research to others

Application of knowledge and skills

• An ability to make high level independent analytical judgements and apply entrepreneurial thinking in varied electrical engineering technical and management functions
• An ability to identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility with a high degree of autonomy, and recognise the need to engage in lifelong learning
• The capacity to design and generate a significant research-based project in the field of electrical engineering

Swinburne-specific graduate attributes

• Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
• Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study area
• Operate effectively in work and community situations
• Are adaptable and manage change
• Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing