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Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration

ATAR/Course cut-off
85.40
This information is for local students.
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Overview

Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products.

Study Engineering with Business Administration and run your own engineering business or manage in a commercial environment.

You'll choose from six engineering majors:

  • Computer 
  • Electronic 
  • Mechatronic 
  • Software 
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless

You'll complement this study with your choice of business administration units including subjects from marketing, human resources, commercial law, finance, accounting or management.

As an engineer, this broad business perspective will assist you in understanding how to manage people and business processes.

Key features

  • Complete two bachelors degrees with one extra year of study.
  • Combine business administration units with your engineering study.

Minimum course duration

5 years full-time

Location

North Ryde

UAC Code

300759

Suitable for

If you are interested in combining engineering and business. You may want to run an engineering business or aspire to management positions in commercial engineering environments.

HECS Course fee

AUD $7,870.00 p.a. This is an Average Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

  • HSC Mathematics (Band 4)
  • HSC Physics or Chemistry, Engineering Studies, Senior Science, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development (recommended)
  • Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 120
Minimum number of credit points required at 200 level or above 75
Minimum number of credit points required at 300 level or above 48
Minimum number of credit points required at 400 level or above 18
Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units 87
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering
Completion of a designated People unit from outside the Faculty of Science
Completion of a designated Participation unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree

100 level Credit Points
Required COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science 3
Required COMP125 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3
Required ELEC141 Digital Fundamentals 3
Required ELEC170 Introduction to Electronic Systems 3
Required either MATH135 Mathematics IA
or MATH132 Mathematics IA (Advanced) 3
Required either MATH136 Mathematics IB
or MATH133 Mathematics IB (Advanced) 3
Required PHYS140 Physics IA 3
Required PHYS143 Physics IB 3
Required ACST101 Techniques and Elements of Finance 3
Required ACCG106 Accounting Information for Decision-Making 3
Required BBA102 Principles of Management 3
Required ECON111 Microeconomic Principles 3
Required HRM107 Introduction to Human Resources 3
Required MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals 3
Required either STAT170 Introductory Statistics
or STAT171 Statistical Data Analysis 3
200 level Credit Points
Required ACCG200 Fundamentals of Management Accounting 3
Required AFIN253 Financial Management 3
Required BUSL250 Business Law 3
Required ELEC270 Linear Circuits and Devices 3
Required ENGG200 Introduction to Professional Engineering 3
Required MATH235 Mathematics IIA 3
300 level Credit Points
Required BBA360 C/P Business Project 3
Required BBA350 Strategic Management 3
Required ENGG300 Engineering Project Practices 3
Required ISYS360 Technology Management 3
Required 3cp from BBA, DEM, HRM or MKTG units 3
400 level Credit Points
Required ENGG400 P Industry Experience 0
Required either ENGG410 Engineering Major Project
or ENGG411 Engineering Research Thesis 12
Required ENGG450 Systems Design and Engineering 3
Required ENGG460 Engineering Principles and Practice 3

Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Engineering majors:

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
  • Units marked with a P are Participation units.
  • Units marked with a P are Participation units.
  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are largely dependent on the majors chosen but can include, design and manufacturing, sales and service of technical equipment, project and technology management.

Employers

Employers include banks and financial institutions, technology and manufacturing companies, telecommunications companies, public sector, and IT companies.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie

Macquarie offers an outstanding learning experience. We are renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, our unique approach to learning, our highly skilled graduates, and our first-class facilities. 

Macquarie University for future students undergraduatean education in the top two per cent of universities in the world, giving you an international recognised and respected degree

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Our degrees are designed to help you get ahead and stay ahead in your life and your career.

Overseas opportunities

Overseas opportunities

Enhance your degree with Macquarie's overseas study and exchange programs in over 300 countries.

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Our vibrant campus

120 social clubs and societies, 35 sports clubs, sport and aquatic centre, the only on-campus music festival.

 

Contact us

Faculty of Science

Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au 
www.engineering.mq.edu.au

Business and Economics Student Services (BESS)
Phone:
 
(02) 9850 1050
Fax: (02) 9850 9958

Location: Building E4B 106

Office hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Monday to Friday) in semester.

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Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration

To study this degree, apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code:

300759

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 

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