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Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)

Postgraduate course

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Overview

 The Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) postgraduate program are to provide students with an understanding of specific advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern industry within both global and local contexts. It is expected that the graduates from this program will be sufficiently competent to direct the design and implementation of specific technologies and/or processes addressed during the course in the context of a particular organization.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) includes a set of advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills which can be deployed to increase the efficiency, productivity and profitability of modern manufacturing industry. These technologies may include some or all of the following elements in an integrated environment:
  • Computer Aided Design & Modelling 
  • Computer Aided Engineering Analysis 
  • Industrial Robots 
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems 
  • Intelligent Inspection Technologies 
  • Rapid Product Development 
  • Rapid Manufacturing 
  • Automated Assembly 
  • Lasers based Manufacturing Processes 
  • Surface Engineering 
  • Micro, Nano and Biotechnology 
  • Computer Control Systems 
  • Quality Management Techniques 
  • Virtual Engineering 
  • Technology Management Systems 
  • Global Manufacturing
The main objective of these Advanced Manufacturing Technologies is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity by:
  • Increasing the flexibility of manufacture
  • Increasing equipment utilization
  • Increasing the effectiveness of skilled labour
  • More effective adaptation of changing demand
  • Improving the effectiveness of management
  • Improving the quality of products
  • Improving the quality of work life
  • Reducing lead time and costs of manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has always required efficient, skilled professional engineers with knowledge of advanced engineering techniques and practices, and this need is even greater in today's globally competitive markets. Production must run efficiently and engineers must be able to plan, execute and supervise engineering tasks with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, technology and equipment. The aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in meeting these requirements in advanced manufacturing environment.
The current program offers a nested suite of qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Technology depending on students’ academic qualifications and/or professional experiences.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)
Duration1.5 years of normal full-time study or equivalent part-time (150 CP)
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -Semester 1, Semester 2
Study modeFull-time
Part-time (day)
Course codeIRAMT3
Fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

The course offers the opportunity for employment with manufacturing companies intending to implement different levels of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Graduates may find employment as design engineers, manufacturing engineers, production engineers, engineering managers, systems engineers, or research and development engineers in companies such as automotive, appliances manufacturing and discrete manufacturing intending to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the productivity and competitive advantage in the global market.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

 The Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) postgraduate program are to provide students with an understanding of specific advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern industry within both global and local contexts. It is expected that the graduates from this program will be sufficiently competent to direct the design and implementation of specific technologies and/or processes addressed during the course in the context of a particular organization.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) includes a set of advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies and skills which can be deployed to increase the efficiency, productivity and profitability of modern manufacturing industry. These technologies may include some or all of the following elements in an integrated environment:
  • Computer Aided Design & Modelling 
  • Computer Aided Engineering Analysis 
  • Industrial Robots 
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems 
  • Intelligent Inspection Technologies 
  • Rapid Product Development 
  • Rapid Manufacturing 
  • Automated Assembly 
  • Lasers based Manufacturing Processes 
  • Surface Engineering 
  • Micro, Nano and Biotechnology 
  • Computer Control Systems 
  • Quality Management Techniques 
  • Virtual Engineering 
  • Technology Management Systems 
  • Global Manufacturing
The main objective of these Advanced Manufacturing Technologies is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity by:
  • Increasing the flexibility of manufacture
  • Increasing equipment utilization
  • Increasing the effectiveness of skilled labour
  • More effective adaptation of changing demand
  • Improving the effectiveness of management
  • Improving the quality of products
  • Improving the quality of work life
  • Reducing lead time and costs of manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has always required efficient, skilled professional engineers with knowledge of advanced engineering techniques and practices, and this need is even greater in today's globally competitive markets. Production must run efficiently and engineers must be able to plan, execute and supervise engineering tasks with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, technology and equipment. The aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in meeting these requirements in advanced manufacturing environment.
The current program offers a nested suite of qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Technology depending on students’ academic qualifications and/or professional experiences.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

Course structure

The program structure for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology postgraduate programs has been designed to provide greater flexibility of choice for students, and at the same time, to allow the amortisation of unit set-up costs over a wider range of programs.
There are some discipline specific core units and some elective recommended units. Students are required to complete specific minimum core units for each level of degree.
Master of Engineering:
The Master of Engineering may be completed in either of the following two ways normally taken over three semesters (1.5 years) of full-time study:
a) Coursework with Masters Project: Ten units are required to be completed comprising of six discipline-specific units and further four discipline specific or elective units with the condition that either research unit HIT9010 or research unit HES7605 can be taken if selected as elective, PLUS: HIR513 Masters Project (25 credit points).
b) Coursework only: 12 units are required to be completed comprising of seven discipline-specific units and further five discipline specific or elective units with the condition that either research unit HIT9010 or research unit HES7605 can be taken if selected as elective.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

Units of study

Discipline-specific units HIR504 Advanced CAD/CAM
HIR505 Robotics in Manufacturing
HIR506 Technology Management
HIR507 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I
HIR508 Intelligent Inspection Systems
HIR509 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation
HES6120 Work Systems in Manufacturing
HES6121 Six Sigma
HES6122 Sustainable Design and Manufacture 
HES6123 Advanced Mechatronics (Not offered in 2013)
HES6124 Nanofabrication Technologies
HES6126 Rapid Manufacturing and Tooling
HES6127 Surface Engineering
HES6128 Advanced Metal Forming  
HES6129 Nonlinear FEM for Materials and Structures
Recommended elective units
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing* (distance mode)
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis* (distance mode)
HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6791 Engineering Project Management
HES6901 Reliability-based Maintenance Management of Engineering Assets
HES7605 Research Design and Methodology* (distance mode)
HIT9010 Research Methods
Master project units
HIR513 Masters Project (25 CP)
HIR514 Masters Thesis (50 CP)
Note:
• All units are 12.5 credit points (CP) unless noted otherwise
• * Delivered via distance education only
• Addition elective units may be drawn from other postgraduate education programs and is subject to approval by the Program coordinator.
• International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time.
• Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities and graduate attributes.

Aims and objectives

The major aims of the AMT postgraduate program are to:
  • Better meet the varying needs of local and international students in terms of:
    -offering the flexibility of a 3-semester MEng program (preferred by most local and some international students) or a 4-semester MEngSc program (preferred by most international students) and,
    -offering a one-year Master of Technology program (preferred by local students)
  • Support the university strategic intent to align research with teaching 
  • Diffuse knowledge gained in research programs to students and industry 
  • Provide a pool of potential students for research programs at FEIS and IRIS 
  • Provide trained engineers to manufacturing industry 
  • Develop links with industry through project work 
  • Allow undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students to undertake specialist elective units in final year
The other principal aims of this postgraduate suite of programs include developing an understanding of:
  • The principles of operation and characteristics of specific technologies and processes described in each unit of the course
  • The context in which these technologies and processes can be implemented
  • The impact of these technologies and processes on other aspects of manufacturing operations and on products being manufactured
  • The mechanisms by which the technologies and processes addressed impact on the productivity of manufacturing operations
  • The impact of specific technologies on global manufacturing and competitiveness
  • The management tools required for effective operation of advanced manufacturing technologies

Career opportunities

The course offers the opportunity for employment with manufacturing companies intending to implement different levels of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Graduates may find employment as design engineers, manufacturing engineers, production engineers, engineering managers, systems engineers, or research and development engineers in companies such as automotive, appliances manufacturing and discrete manufacturing intending to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the productivity and competitive advantage in the global market.

Graduate attributes

Swinburne graduate will be:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Effective and ethical in work and community situations
  • Adaptable and able to manage change, and 
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)
As well as:
  • Provide appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and applied topics
  • Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application through the planning and execution of project work or a piece of scholarship or research
  • Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently
The program meets the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences objectives for post graduate education by:
  • Providing career orientated education
  • Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
  • Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry, and
  • Developing lifelong learning skills
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Course experience

On this page: Swinburne Abroad.

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
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On this page: entry requirements and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are as follows:
  • Normally 60%, or better average in a four year degree program in an Engineering discipline preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognised university for Engineering education. 
  • Candidates with other tertiary qualifications and relevant industry experience will also be considered on case by case basis.
Entry to the programs can be in first or second semesters.
 
Applications for advanced standing will be considered on their individual merit and must be submitted and resolved prior to first enrolment. University policies will apply with the following restrictions:
 
Master of Engineering (AMT)
A maximum of 4 unit (50 credit points) advanced standing is allowed

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Students can apply for subject substitutions of up to 50 credit points for approved RPL, however, exemptions are not permitted.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees and find out more.

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

Course fees

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Find out more

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