Master of Systems Engineering

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
LMDI

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

Entry requirements

Applicants will be required to have completed a Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution.

Relevant disciplines for entry typically include engineering (aeronautics, astronautics, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, nuclear, software, systems), chemistry, physics, computer science, or mathematics. Applicants with qualifications in other disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Applicants who have:
- A relevant four year honours degree, or a three year bachelor degree with a minimum of three years relevant professional work experience in a senior role in STEM related industries, are eligible to enter the program with 18 units advanced standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or part-time equivalent.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

To provide students with the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to navigate and manage complex systems and business enterprises.

Content & Structure

This program consists of 54 units of study. In the first year, students will focus on the principles of systems engineering and test and evaluation. Students also have the opportunity to study elective courses of their choice to broaden their knowledge and skills. In the final semester, students learn how to successfully apply the principles and concepts of systems engineering that they have gained in previous courses in order to plan, organise, staff, monitor and control the process of designing, developing, testing and producing a major new military/engineering capability that can be based on a real-world scenario. Students then have the option of continuing on with executing their plan under the guidance of industry and academic supervision, or expanding their knowledge in engineering management and integrated logistics support.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5		Rule(s): 1
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5		Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Principles of Systems Engineering	ENGG 5031	4.5
System Design and Integration	EEET 5128	4.5
Principles of Test and Evaluation	EEET 5151	4.5
Integrated Logistics Support	EEET 5150	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
System Engineering Project	ENGG 5033	9
Choose one of the following 9 unit options:
Engineering Management	EEET 5132	4.5
Model Based System Engineering	ENGG 5034	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
System Engineering Project Extension	ENGG 5032	9

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Electives
Total Quality Management	MFET 5022	4.5
Engineering Economic Analysis	MFET 5011	4.5
Geographical Information Systems and Analysis	GEOE 5001	4.5
Advanced Human Computer Interaction	COMP 4026	4.5
Engineering Management	EEET 5132	4.5
Enterprise Architecture	INFT 5020	4.5
Business Systems Analysis	INFS 5093	4.5
Intelligent Production Systems	MFET 5055	4.5
Professional Communication	COMM 5081	4.5
Integrated Logistics Support	EEET 5150	4.5
Defence Systems	EEET 5149	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Applicants who have completed a relevant honours degree, or a bachelor degree with three years relevant professional work experience in a senior role in STEM related industries, are eligible to enter the program with 18 units advanced standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 2.0 years of part-time study.

Notes

1. Students must select an elective from the Elective list. Not all electives will have an online offering every year. Other options not listed may only be taken with the prior agreement of the Program Director.

2. Students may select an elective from the Elective list in lieu of this course. Other options not listed may only be taken with the prior agreement of the Program Director.