Master of Engineering (Software)
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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This program is for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or those wanting to specialise or update their skills. Building on your existing engineering undergraduate degree you’ll develop specialised technical knowledge in software engineering. This degree addresses all aspects of software production, from strategy and design to coding, quality and management.The program is designed to help qualified engineers strengthen their management capability and technical expertise. Qualified engineers looking to specialise or update their skills could also consider this program.The Master of Engineering will allow you to build on your existing engineering undergraduate degree by developing specialised technical knowledge in your chosen major.Course structure This program comprises core units of study along with electives to broaden your knowledge. You will complete a sequence of specialist units that comprises a major in your chosen field. It has a strong focus on project work to enhance self-directed learning. Professional engineering management subjects will enhance your leadership and commercial capabilities, providing you with greater opportunities to advance your career. They include:sustainable design, engineering and managemententrepreneurship for engineersproject process planning and controlsafety systems and risk management.Research pathways are available within all majors, allowing you to complete a research project as preparation for a research degree.Course duration1.5 years full time
Depending on the level and type of your prior studies, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. This will reduce the length of your degree.
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Subjects
- IT
- Engineering
- IT Management
- Management
- Project
- Engineering Management
- Credit
- Design
- Skills and Training
- Software Engineering
Course programme
Units of study information for this degree
Study planTo meet requirements for the Master of Engineering (Software Engineering) a candidate will complete 72 credit points (cp) including 24cp of specialist units, 24cp of engineering management, a minimum 12cp project and up to 12cp of elective units. Candidates who have received a 24cp reduction in volume of learning, must complete 48 credit points (cp) including 12cp of specialist units, 12cp of engineering management and a minimum 12cp project.
Progression rules
A candidate for the degree of Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) who wishes to undertake the research pathway must complete 24 credit points with an average mark of at least 75.
Master of Engineering (Software)