Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)

The Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) is designed to facilitate a broader and deeper approach to mechanical engineering which leads to a formal qualification at the Masters level. The program duration is three years full time or part time equivalent.

The program focuses on:

• Fundamental background knowledge to successfully study mechanical engineering at an advanced level.
• Advanced engineering skills and knowledge required by a practicing mechanical engineer.
• Capstone courses mechanical engineering while also completing an advanced level research program.

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge, and technical and professional attributes to provide innovative solutions to society's needs now and into the future.

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
• Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
• In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
• Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
• Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
• Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
• Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
• Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
• Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
• Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
• Ethical conduct and professional accountability
• Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
• Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
• Professional use and management of information
• Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
• Effective team membership and team leadership