

Programme Code: AK3732
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 27 February 2012 / 16 July 2012
AUT encourages early application. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This programme develops the analytical capabilities and knowledge base of the student, strengthens knowledge of current and potential developments in their chosen discipline and provides advanced study emphasising excellence in both practice and theory.
It is also anticipated that students may wish to proceed to the Master of Engineering research programme AK1308.
WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
This one year taught masters qualification allows for advanced study in the areas of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical and electronic engineering.
Students who wish to transfer from this programme to the Master of Engineering programme at the end of the first semester must achieve an average of B or better for the first semester papers.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this programme have the opportunity to move into a variety of engineering organisations, such as large multinationals and specialised smaller companies.
Job functions could range from consulting to technical sales. The MEngSt prepares students for further postgraduate study.
PAPERS
Students choose 120 points from the following papers, under the guidance of the programme leader
708010 Research Process in Engineering (15)
708017 Specialist Readings (Technology) (30)
709003 Advanced High Performance Computing and Applications (30)
709011 Engineering Research Methodology (30)
709012 Human-Machine Systems (30)
709013 Aircraft Accident Investigation (30)
709014 Innovation Management (30)
709018 Advancements in Solar Energy (30)
738014 Advanced Automatic Control Systems (30)
738015 Digital Signal Processing Applications (30)
738016 Specialist Readings (Electrical Engineering) (30)
739000 Intelligent Systems (30)
739001 Wireless Sensor Networks (30)
739002 Reconfigurable Computing and Applications (30)
739003 Optimal Control (30)
739004 System Identification & Adaptive Control (30)
768002 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (15)
768003 Advanced Operations Management (15)
768004 Automation Systems (15)
768005 Internal Combustion Engines (15)
768006 Advanced Industrial Computing (15)
768007 Selected Topics in Materials (30)
768008 Selected Topics in System Modelling (30)
768009 Advanced Measuring Systems (30)
768010 Specialist Readings (Mechanical Engineering) (30)
769000 Advanced Manufacturing Science A (30)
769001 Advanced Manufacturing Science B (30)
769002 Advanced Aerospace Propulsion (30)
769003 Mechanical Systems Analysis (30)
769004 Asset Management (30)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers.