南澳大学

Industry has indicated a strong demand for skilled engineering graduates with solid business acumen.

With studies divided across two disciplines, you will have the flexibility to pursue transdisciplinary specialisations and gain a broad range of business knowledge, graduating with the key business skills to advance in their engineering careers. The strong business foundation of this program enables graduates to be well-prepared to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams in order to solve complex problems in the global business environment.

What you'll learn

In your first year you will develop a strong, general foundation in engineering. You’ll then move into your mechanical engineering major and complete core courses in business that will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as international business, economics and entrepreneurship.

Career outcomes

Graduate from this multi-disciplinary degree and start your career in mechanical engineering, supported by the foundational business skills recommended for early career progression.

Careers to consider include:

Mechanical engineer: develop products from small parts to large plant, machinery or vehicles and work on all stages of a product, including research, development, design, manufacture and installation

Production engineer: work to eliminate wastefulness in production processes; develop systems, facilities and equipment that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality and safety

Business development engineer: develop and maintain excellent client relationships; work with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; propose business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, and meeting business revenue targets

Mechanical designer: create machines, products, and new technologies using computer-aided design software (CAD) and tools; understand drafting practices and standards relevant to their industry and products

Engineering operations manager: supervise and lead teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; oversee production and quality control; direct operations, testing and maintenance; plan and schedule, consult with clients, and manage budgetary responsibilities

Quality assurance manager: work with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and monitor these against agreed targets; write management and technical reports; determine training needs; and promote change and improvement in performance and quality

Engineering consultant: provide managing consulting services to help engineering organisations improve performance and efficiency; analyse businesses and create solutions to help meet goals

Entrepreneur: use initiative, commercial acumen and broad ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service for yourself or an organisation