Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)/Bachelor of Business*
Southern Cross University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
* Subject to University approval
About
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of modern, responsible business practices and the crucial role of technology in supporting efficient business operations. They also develop the technical skills to design and implement infrastructure and systems.
This interdisciplinary course produces industry-ready professional engineers with the skills, capabilities and attributes needed to analyse and create solutions for complex engineering systems. A Mechanical Engineering specialisation develops their expertise in a field of practice.
Core business units develop knowledge in sustainability, marketing, accounting, finance, artificial intelligence, business analytics, and professional development. These learnings are underpinned by professional work experience in a relevant business organisation.
This double degree is also available online. Attendance at on-campus workshops is a requirement for all students.
Areas of study
Core business units, mechanical engineering.
Career opportunities
Mechanical engineer in diverse industries, including heavy machinery, power generation, mining, manufacturing, production planning, automotive, aerospace, medical, environment, building industries, consumer product design and tertiary education. Mechanical engineers are in demand in government departments, building services, manufacturing centres, power plants, consulting engineering companies, shipbuilding, railroads, control and automation industries, and robotics industries.
Professional recognition
Fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.
Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.
Practical experience
A compulsory 60-day Engineering placement is a component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering).
This course also includes professional work experience in a business organisation.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced plus Chemistry and/or Physics.
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SCU website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Double degree/Combined degree
The University offers double degrees in law and arts, and business and arts. When you complete a double degree you are awarded two separate degrees (eg Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts).