Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Commerce

Program Overview

This five-year program combines materials science, engineering, and commerce to produce graduates with exceptional technical and business skills. Students specialize in a business area of their choice, preparing them for careers in operations management, business development, and other fields that require both technical and business expertise. The program includes a work-integrated learning component and a focus on business electives, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for success in modern industrial environments.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The program's objective is to produce materials engineers with exceptional technical management and business understanding capabilities. Graduates will possess a comprehensive grasp of the materials science, engineering, and commerce disciplines. Furthermore, the program enables students to pursue a specialized business area that reflects their career aspirations. By providing this well-rounded foundation, the program aims to cultivate well-equipped professionals prepared to thrive in modern, competitive industrial environments.

Outline:

Year 1

• MATSM1: Materials Science and Engineering (168 UOC)

Year 2

• Integrated First Year Courses (42 UOC)
• myBCom (0 UOC)

Year 3

• MATSM2 (48 UOC)
• Commerce Major (0 UOC)

Year 4

• MATSM3: (48 UOC)
• Commerce Major (48 UOC)

Year 5

• MATSM4 (48 UOC)
• Commerce Major (48 UOC)

Year 5.5

• Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course (6 UOC)
• Final Year Synthesis (0-6 UOC)

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for various fulfilling careers that combine technical expertise with business acumen, including:

• Operations Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Materials Innovation Entrepreneur
• Supply Chain Manager
• Operations Analyst
• Product Manager
• Technical Sales Engineer