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Bachelor of Engineering
(Aerospace Engineering)(Honours)/ 2019
Bachelor of Business (Management) Undergraduate
Program snapshot
Combine aerospace engineering with business skills to prepare
Program code: BH082
for leadership roles in an exciting global industry.
Many engineers quickly move into positions of management within organisations. This double degree
will give you an advantage, allowing you to progress into positions of responsibility and influence.
Duration
A business degree will prepare you to operate in a complex financial system – something often
Full-time: 5 years
associated with large engineering projects.
Part-time may be available
Aerospace engineering is concerned with the analysis, design and operation of sophisticated
aerospace hardware and software systems. The term ‘aerospace’ encompasses both atmospheric
and space flight. The industry is complex and demanding, and requires talented, creative and Location
motivated people.
The management program is concerned with organisational planning, coordination and resource City and Bundoora campuses
direction.
Years 1, 2 and 3 are conducted
Managers draw on technical skills ranging from accounting to organisational behaviour, and they are on the City campus and years 4
reliant on analysis and leadership skills. and 5 are shared between the City
To succeed in this program, you’ll need well-developed skills in mathematics and physical sciences, and Bundoora campuses. The
as well as good communication skills. management component is studied on
the City campus for all five years.
Selection mode
Industry connections Likely destinations for graduates include:
ATAR (2018: 89.65)
In the final year of your studies you’ll undertake ¡¡ design and manufacturing companies such
a major project that is either industry-based as Boeing Australia, Airbus, BAE Systems
or simulates an industrial situation. Combining Australia and Australian Aerospace
and further developing the key theoretical and How to apply
¡¡ defence forces like the as Royal Australian
practical knowledge necessary for your field - as Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian
defined by Engineers Australia - you’ll work with Semester 1: VTAC
Air Force
industry leaders to solve a project challenge. vtac.edu.au
¡¡ Defence Science and Technology Group
and the Capability Acquisition and Semester 2: Direct to RMIT
Before graduating from this program, you are
Sustainment Group rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct
strongly encouraged to complete a minimum
12 weeks of engineering industry experience. ¡¡ Australian and international airlines
This allows you to gain first-hand experience in ¡¡ airworthiness organisations such as Civil
an engineering practice environment under the Aviation Safety Authority and Department of
Fees
supervision of a practising professional engineer. Defence
The nature and timing of this engineering For local fee information:
experience can take a range of forms.
¡¡ general aviation rmit.edu.au/programs/fees
Opportunities exist for an overseas work Professional recognition
placement of between six and 12 months. These This program is fully accredited by Engineers Contact
placements are normally taken during a one-year Australia. Graduates of the program are eligible
break in the middle or at the end of the third year for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Info Corner
of the degree. Full membership as a professional engineer 330 Swanston Street
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Aerospace engineers gain skills in various fields
Australia is one of 15 countries that are
of advanced technology that are in high demand
signatories to the International Engineering
in non-aerospace organisations, including the
Alliance, also known as the Washington Accord, rmit.edu.au/programs/bh082
automotive industry, power generation industry,
for professional engineers. The qualification of
software support companies and research
graduates from this degree is recognised in all
organisations.
countries that are signatories to the Accord.
By selecting appropriate studies, graduates of
the business program may be able to obtain
professional membership of the Australian
Human Resources Institute or CPA Australia.
International opportunities RMIT has an international exchange program You’ll gain credit points for your studies, which will
agreement with Nanjing University of Aeronautics include elementary Chinese, aerodynamics, design
RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career,
and Astronautics (NUAA), China . Second year of aircraft and structural design and optimisation.
not just a local one, and as an engineering student
students are selected to attend this from early
you’ll have a range of global opportunities. There are also opportunities to study abroad
September to the middle of January.
through Education Abroad.
Program structure
Years 1 and 2 Years 3, 4 and 5 Your final year (capstone) project will develop and
reinforce the skills and knowledge you need - as
You’ll gain a core understanding of engineering, You’ll deepen your knowledge in the field of
defined by Engineers Australia - to commence your
with a specific focus on aerospace engineering aerospace engineering, with options for electives
professional engineering career.
starting from the first semester. You’ll also gain an so you can tailor your degree.
introduction into management. You’ll also complete a work-integrated learning
You’ll broaden your studies in business while
(industry experience) elective in Year 2, 3 or 4.
investigating management skills, business skills,
professional specialisations and business experience.
Year 1 Introduction to Professional Introduction to Engineering Mechanics and
Engineering Practice Aircraft Mathematics C Materials 1
Applied Fluid Mechanics of Computer Aided Further Engineering Introduction to
Thermodynamics Mechanical Systems Design Mathematics C Management
Year 2 Mechanics and Dynamics Maths and Stats for Principles of
Materials 2 Aero, Mech and Auto Aerodynamics
Systems Design for Manufacture Flight Accounting in Organisational
Engineering and Assembly Mechanics Organisations and Analysis
Society
Year 3 Ethics and Leadership and Prices and Marketing
Governance Decision Making Markets Principles
Commercial Macroeconomics 1 Work in Contemporary Creativity, Innovation
Law Global Society Management: Issues and Design
and Challenges
Year 4 Aerospace Dynamics Advanced Aerospace Computational
and control Aerodynamics Propulsion Engineering Analysis
Aerospace Research Methods Aerospace Strategic Aerospace
Structures for Engineers Design Principles Management elective
Year 5 Engineering Capstone Aerospace Finite Aerospace University
Project Part A Element Methods Design Project elective
Engineering Capstone Management Advanced Business
Project Part B in Practice Aerospace Structures elective
Compulsory courses Program electives University electives
Please note: This is an example of the program structure. Courses may change and may not be available each semester.
This information is designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate and current at the date of printing.
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT University website before lodging your application. Visit www.rmit.edu.au.
RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. RMIT Registered Training Organisation code: 3046. Prepared June 2018.
