AUT - Bachelor of Engineering Technology: degree outline
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Bachelor of Engineering Technology: degree outline
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is designed to give you a comprehensive set of skills for employment as an engineering technologist, and prepare you for membership of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). You will be given both the theoretical and practical skills necessary to solve engineering problems and design engineering systems. Communication skills for effective teamwork and the documentation and evaluation of systems will be developed alongside the ability to evaluate risks and assess the financial consequences of decisions.
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK3719
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: July 16 2012 (mid-year intake) and March 4 2013
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- NCEA:
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- 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling
- 14 credits at Level 2 in Physics
- CIE: A Level in Mathematics and a minimum of AS Level in Physics OR A Level in Physics and a minimum of AS Level in Mathematics.
Majors
- Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Network and Communication Engineering
Structure
Computer and Mobile Systems; Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering and Network and Communication Engineering all come under the Electrical and Electronic Engineering field of the BEngTech. These four majors have a common programme structure as follows:
Year one
Your study will build the foundation of knowledge and skills required for your chosen major.
Year two
Your study will provide specialist knowledge relevant to your major.
Year three
You will undertake advanced study relating to your area of specialisation and complete a major project.
For the Mechanical Engineering course structure, please refer to Mechanical Engineering major: Bachelor of Engineering Technology for more information on what the programme covers.