Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Materials and Nanotechnology), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2013 information for Australian students

This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGEG

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants would normally hold a degree in engineering or science, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with relevant work experience who either hold a degree in a discipline such as management or information technology, or hold a lower qualification, will be assessed on a case by case basis.

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This program has been withdrawn and will not be having further intakes.

Aim

This program provides graduates in mechanical oriented engineering disciplines with an advanced understanding of the current practice and technology in one of the following specialisations:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Engineering and Technology Management
Energy and Sustainable Systems
Materials and Nanotechnology

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering program requires the completion of courses comprising 36 units. The units of study must include two x 4.5 unit foundation courses, and at least four x 4.5 unit specialist courses relevant to the specialisation that is being undertaken.

Applicants are referred to the Program Director to choose a particular program of study appropriate to their academic background and professional interests.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Materials and Nanotechnology Foundation courses
Project Planning and Control G	MFET 5040	4.5
Engineering Economic Analysis	MFET 5011	4.5
Total Quality Management	MFET 5022	4.5
Engineering Research Methods	ENGG 5006	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Materials and Nanotechnology Specialist Electives
Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites G	MFET 5054	4.5
Nanocomposites and Practice G	MENG 5010	4.5
Nanomaterials and Fabrication G	MENG 5011	4.5
Surface Engineering Technologies and Coatings	MENG 4033	4.5
Materials and Nanotechnology General Electives
Robotics and Automation	MFET 5023	4.5
Manufacturing Systems and Strategies	MFET 5018	4.5
Intelligent Design and Manufacturing	MFET 5019	4.5
Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management	MFET 5025	4.5
Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Engineering	MFET 4013	4.5
Design for Six Sigma	MFET 4014	4.5
Machine Vision Systems	MFET 4015	4.5
Energy and Society	MENG 5005	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students must complete 36 units of study.

2. Students must complete two x 4.5 unit foundation courses.

3. Students must complete at least four x 4.5 unit specialist courses relevant to the specialisation they are undertaking.

4. Students may select other postgraduate courses run by the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering to obtain the required units of study. Courses outside the relevant program schedule can only be selected with approval from the Program Director.

5. Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

Notes

1. Students who have successfully completed the relevant minimum number of units can exit from the Graduate Diploma program with a Graduate Certificate in Engineering (specialisation).

2. Not all courses are available in any one year.