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Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Master of Engineering Studies requires that the candidate will:
(a) meet the University admission requirements as specified;
and shall have been awarded or qualified for a relevant:
(b) four-year Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent; or
(c) three-year Bachelor’s degree plus an Honours Degree, or equivalent; or
(d) Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.
Qualification requirements
2. Candidates for the Master of Engineering Studies shall follow a parts-based programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 120 credits, comprising:
(a) Part One consisting of 75 credits at 700 level from courses listed in the Schedule to the Degree;
(b) Part Two consisting of 45 credits at 800 level as specified in the Schedule to the Degree; and including:
(c) any compulsory courses listed in the Schedule for the Degree;
(d) attending field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.
Specialisations
3. The degree of Master of Engineering Studies may be awarded with or without a subject.
4. Candidates may complete a subject by passing at least 45 credits in a subject as specified in the Master of Engineering Studies schedule.
5. The subjects available for the Master of Engineering Studies are: Electronics and Computer Engineering; Energy Management; Engineering and Innovation Management; Life Cycle Management; Mechatronics; Packaging Technology; Renewable Energy Systems.
Student progression
6. The candidate must complete within one year of first enrolling in full-time study or within three years of first enrolling in part-time study to be eligible for Distinction or Merit.
7. For progression to Part Two, candidates must have passed the courses in the first 60 credits of study completed in Part One, and achieved at least a B- grade in 228.797.
Completion requirements
8. The timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates will apply.
9. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology or the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
10. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Transitional provisions
11. Subject to any Maximum Time to Completion regulations and the Abandonment of Studies provisions specified in the Part I regulations for the degree, candidates who were enrolled in the Electronics and Computer Engineering subject prior to 1 January 2023 may substitute 281785 for 281780 and 281.756 and/or 281.786 for 281755 and/or 281.776 until 31 December 2025.
Schedule for the Master of Engineering Studies
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Part One (Choose 75 credits from)
Compulsory Research Methods course
Course code: 228797 Research Methods in Engineering and Technology credits 15
Research methods for students in engineering and technology. Topics include: statistical design of research experiments; hypothesis testing; use of statistical models to test engineering questions; data analysis; literature searches; development of research proposals; critical assessment of scientific literature.
View full course detailsMaster of Engineering Studies subjects
Electronics and Computer Engineering (45 credits)
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Compulsory courses
Course code: 281776 Advanced Communication Engineering credits 15
This course covers the foundation of modern communication systems, satellite communication systems and wireless networks. It provides an in-depth study of the wireless medium, wireless network planning and operation, communication systems and standards. There is thorough examination of advanced topics including equalization, rake receivers, MIMO & smart antenna systems, wireless network security.
View full course detailsCourse code: 281780 Advanced Electronic Circuits credits 15
This course covers the designing and building of advanced electronic circuits and systems. The approach to design is through advanced application of sensor interfacing, instrumentation and low-noise amplifiers, oscillators and filters, MOSFET circuits, power amplifiers, and power supply design.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 158736 Advanced Machine Learning credits 15
A review of advanced machine learning algorithms that use deep learning to extract knowledge from enterprise data. The course includes a practical component in which students adapt and apply deep learning algorithms to practical data sets.
View full course detailsCourse code: 158755 Data Science - Making Sense of Data credits 15
A study of the science of drawing knowledge and insights from data, including the concepts and techniques of data mining, machine learning and natural language processing. The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects using a range of software tools and algorithms.
View full course detailsCourse code: 159731 Studies in Computer Vision credits 15
Selected advanced topics including: low level digital image processing, 2D/3D image processing, image transforms, pattern recognition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218741 Light & Lighting credits 15
This course considers photometric concepts and develops the principles of light control and distribution. Human visual processes are considered and colour science is introduced.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218742 Lamps and Luminaires credits 15
This course develops the principles of light production as applied to lamps and considers the application of lamps in lighting design. The requirements for lamp control gear are considered together with the application of optical control to achieve accurate and efficient distribution of luminous flux. Methods of photometric testing of lamps and luminaires will be investigated.
View full course detailsCourse code: 281755 Digital Signal Processing credits 15
This course studies the processing of discrete-time signals in the time and frequency domains. Students are introduced to the design and realisations of digital filters; the theory and application of transform techniques including discrete Fourier transform and discrete wavelet transform; the application of multi-rate signal processing concepts to efficient sample rate conversion and filter banks; and adaptive filtering algorithms.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282758 Simulation, Modelling and Optimisation credits 15
A practical course in modelling, simulation and optimisation of systems in industry.
View full course detailsEnergy Management (45 credits)
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At least 45 credits from:
Course code: 218769 Energy-Efficient Building Design credits 15
This course examines approaches to reducing energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings resulting from the design and use of the building and its energy services. The course covers the principles of energy-efficient building design as well as use and interpretation of energy and sustainability audits. Identification of options for reducing energy use through renovation and retrofitting as well as occupant behaviour are also covered.
View full course detailsEngineering and Innovation Management (45 credits)
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Course code: 287706 New Product Development Practices credits 15
An advanced study of new product development principles and best practices that combined, provide structure and discipline for bringing successful new products and services to market. An analysis of new product development processes, market and customer research for product development decision making, and the tools, techniques and metrics that underpin new product development.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287740 Innovation Management credits 15
An advanced course of study of innovation management practices applied to product innovation, including new product strategy, portfolio management, organisational management and performance measurement and knowledge management. Investigation of current literature and industry practice, applied to companies of different sizes and types.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287741 Quality System Development and Management credits 15
All organisations are required to effectively manage the quality of their goods and services, and that of the processes and systems that produce or deliver them. This course introduces the key principles of quality systems and their control and management. This includes core definitions, key theories, relevant standards, documentation requirements, and associated tools, methods and principles for managing and controlling quality.
View full course detailsLife Cycle Management (45 credits)
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Course code: 238700 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Footprinting Principles credits 15
The concept of life cycle thinking and its application to support decision-making for product systems. The course will provide an overview of the principles and methodology for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and introduce related environmental footprinting approaches (carbon and water footprinting).
View full course detailsMechatronics (45 credits)
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Compulsory courses
Course code: 282772 Industrial Systems Design and Integration credits 15
Design of mechatronic elements and components to form a working system. Review of sensors for integration into a microcontroller- and/or PC-controlled, mechatronics system. Robotics, the use of simulation packages to effectively analyse mechatronics systems, future manufacturing technologies and how they may impact on the field of mechatronics. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282778 Mechatronics credits 15
An advanced study of mechatronics design philosophy, its elements, and systems. The course focuses on motion control and interfacing, sensors and interfacing, microcontroller and programming applications, behaviour control and implementation, dynamics simulation of working machines, mechatronics in PC-based control system, integration of mechanical, pneumatic and electric and electronics systems. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 159731 Studies in Computer Vision credits 15
Selected advanced topics including: low level digital image processing, 2D/3D image processing, image transforms, pattern recognition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282758 Simulation, Modelling and Optimisation credits 15
A practical course in modelling, simulation and optimisation of systems in industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282762 Robotics and Automation credits 15
A study of automation and industrial robotics, its elements and systems. This course uses projects that allow students to integrate multiple mechatronic and robotic systems capable of automating specific, repetitive tasks such as those commonly found in industry. Students will study the control of industrial robots and design vision systems for component identification. Subsystems will be integrated to follow a systems approach to the design of Industrial robotic applications with consideration of programming, control and process design. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsPackaging Technology (45 credits)
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Course code: 141710 Food Packaging Engineering and Legislation credits 15
The properties of packaging materials and requirements of labelling/legislation and the implications of choice on product shelf life, integration with processing, transport, traceability and information systems, and impact on consumer interaction with the product, sustainability and product cost are explored as part of this course.
View full course detailsRenewable Energy Systems (45 credits)
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At least 45 credits from:
Course code: 228740 Energy Policy credits 15
The objective of this unit is to provide an understanding of the public policy processes and institutions that give rise to the shape, direction and outcomes in the energy sector. The sources of energy policy objectives are explored and the range of policy instruments to achieve such objectives is outlined. Political and economic drivers of policy formation are explored in the areas of fossil fuel policy, nuclear energy, the global environment, renewable energy, and energy sustainability.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228741 Energy Systems credits 15
An introduction to the design and operation of energy conversion and supply systems. The focus is on the principal small-to-medium scale energy systems currently in use in Australia. Key areas covered include engine-based RAPS systems, hybrid systems, photovoltaic systems, wind power systems and solar thermal systems. Co-generation systems, fuel cells and microhydro systems are also considered.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228742 Energy Economics credits 15
Covers the economic theory relevant to the energy sector, including discounted cash flow analysis, levelised cost, benefit-cost analysis and the internalising of externalities. Another major topic will be price determination and risk management. Attention is given to open access to energy facilities, the taxation of the energy sector, and the role of public utilities and government industry regulators. The unit emphasises that the role of the market should always be considered within the broader ecological and social context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228743 Energy Management credits 15
A study of the efficient use of energy in buildings, factories and transport systems; techniques for measuring and monitoring energy use; approaches to optimising the performance of electrical appliances and systems; design principles to minimise energy use in buildings and devices and an assessment of the relative costs of energy conservation and energy production in various applications. The unit will include an energy audit and a project report on the results and conclusions.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228744 Case Studies of Renewable Energy Systems credits 15
Through a set of case studies of renewable energy systems the principles of innovation, project management, demonstration and commercialisation are developed. These studies include grid connected and remote area applications of the major renewable energy technologies. The course also includes a review of the renewable energy industry, the financing of major projects and a discussion of evaluation methods for renewable energy projects.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228745 Renewable Energy Conversion Devices credits 15
This course describes the principles of operation, the design, and the particular installation requirements of the major renewable energy power generation devices, including photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, and solar thermal collectors. The devices used to convert or control power flows within systems are also discussed in terms of their function and operational requirements. These include inverters, maximum power point trackers and battery charge controllers. The various energy storage options are also discussed.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228746 Renewable Energy Resources credits 15
This unit examines the availability and distribution of various renewable energy resources such as solar radiation, wind, hydro, tidal, wave and biomass. The methods for measuring, monitoring and analysing these resources are described and some practical sessions are undertaken to illustrate these procedures. Principles for undertaking a resource assessment for a particular site are presented. This includes sources of data, analysis of that data and estimation of data when actual data is not available.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228747 Renewable Energy Systems Design credits 15
This course focuses on the design of renewable energy systems and in particular, on estimating the performance and economics of such systems. It will focus heavily on the use of computer-based design and simulation programs to estimate these parameters. The input data requirements, method of operation, and strengths and weaknesses of these computer-based tools will be presented. Students will use many of these computer-based tools to solve component sizing and design problems.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228748 Climate Change Science and Policy credits 15
This course addresses the scientific, technological and policy aspects of climate change. This is a global environmental issue that has potentially major implications for all life on earth, including human society. In recent years the subject of climate change has produced an intense international debate over the scientific basis of the measurements and predictions. The policy responses need to be understood in the context of the science and the controversy. This is a dynamic and controversial area and the subject matter and resource materials are undergoing frequent reassessment and change. Many of the sources are only available as research papers or from the web sites of researchers and government agencies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228750 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development credits 15
Addresses the challenges of assessing, designing, introducing and maintaining small scale renewable energy technologies in developing countries, particularly in rural areas. It is here that the big increases in global population and energy demand are predicted to occur over the coming two decades. Views the problem in a holistic, rather than a purely technical way. Adopts a broad description of what constitutes renewable energy technology since most energy in developing countries rural areas is currently derived from traditional renewable sources.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228755 Sustainable Energy Systems and Society credits 15
An overview of low carbon, clean energy, energy efficiency and renewable energy systems from a global perspective that can provide energy services to society in relation to targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts. Scenario evaluations of energy supply and demand options, food supply issues, social and environmental co-benefits, policy drivers and links to energy security and sustainable development will be studied.
View full course detailsCourse code: 228767 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Analysis credits 15
Principles of greenhouse gas accounting and the application of sound and verifiable analysis for greenhouse gas mitigation projects. The evolution of regulated and voluntary carbon markets and the development of international monitoring and verifications protocols. Examples from selected greenhouse gas mitigation projects including Kyoto-compliant verified emission reductions (VERs), certified emission reduction and other GHG-offsets traded on international carbon markets.
View full course detailsWithout Specialisation (120 credits)
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Part One
Core Courses
Course code: 228797 Research Methods in Engineering and Technology credits 15
Research methods for students in engineering and technology. Topics include: statistical design of research experiments; hypothesis testing; use of statistical models to test engineering questions; data analysis; literature searches; development of research proposals; critical assessment of scientific literature.
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Course code: 158736 Advanced Machine Learning credits 15
A review of advanced machine learning algorithms that use deep learning to extract knowledge from enterprise data. The course includes a practical component in which students adapt and apply deep learning algorithms to practical data sets.
View full course detailsCourse code: 158755 Data Science - Making Sense of Data credits 15
A study of the science of drawing knowledge and insights from data, including the concepts and techniques of data mining, machine learning and natural language processing. The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects using a range of software tools and algorithms.
View full course detailsCourse code: 159731 Studies in Computer Vision credits 15
Selected advanced topics including: low level digital image processing, 2D/3D image processing, image transforms, pattern recognition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218741 Light & Lighting credits 15
This course considers photometric concepts and develops the principles of light control and distribution. Human visual processes are considered and colour science is introduced.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218742 Lamps and Luminaires credits 15
This course develops the principles of light production as applied to lamps and considers the application of lamps in lighting design. The requirements for lamp control gear are considered together with the application of optical control to achieve accurate and efficient distribution of luminous flux. Methods of photometric testing of lamps and luminaires will be investigated.
View full course detailsCourse code: 238700 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Footprinting Principles credits 15
The concept of life cycle thinking and its application to support decision-making for product systems. The course will provide an overview of the principles and methodology for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and introduce related environmental footprinting approaches (carbon and water footprinting).
View full course detailsCourse code: 240753 Supply Chain Analytics credits 15
Determining information required for management of the supply chain. Includes a systems dynamics view of production management, process improvement methodologies, supply chain measurements and analysis.
View full course detailsCourse code: 240756 Value Chain Management credits 15
Value chains are explored through a supply chain operations management lens. Value chain networks are examined in the context of supply chain collaboration and coordination. The purpose is to provide students with the core principles of value creation and management, and to introduce them to supply chain analytical approaches to facilitate business decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 240759 Integrated Logistics credits 15
Logistics is a foundation block within any successful business. Unless an organisation can manage and coordinate in an integrated manner the movement of materials, information and cash through its business, and those of partner organisations, it is unlikely to outperform its competitors.
View full course detailsCourse code: 281755 Digital Signal Processing credits 15
This course studies the processing of discrete-time signals in the time and frequency domains. Students are introduced to the design and realisations of digital filters; the theory and application of transform techniques including discrete Fourier transform and discrete wavelet transform; the application of multi-rate signal processing concepts to efficient sample rate conversion and filter banks; and adaptive filtering algorithms.
View full course detailsCourse code: 281776 Advanced Communication Engineering credits 15
This course covers the foundation of modern communication systems, satellite communication systems and wireless networks. It provides an in-depth study of the wireless medium, wireless network planning and operation, communication systems and standards. There is thorough examination of advanced topics including equalization, rake receivers, MIMO & smart antenna systems, wireless network security.
View full course detailsCourse code: 281780 Advanced Electronic Circuits credits 15
This course covers the designing and building of advanced electronic circuits and systems. The approach to design is through advanced application of sensor interfacing, instrumentation and low-noise amplifiers, oscillators and filters, MOSFET circuits, power amplifiers, and power supply design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282758 Simulation, Modelling and Optimisation credits 15
A practical course in modelling, simulation and optimisation of systems in industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282762 Robotics and Automation credits 15
A study of automation and industrial robotics, its elements and systems. This course uses projects that allow students to integrate multiple mechatronic and robotic systems capable of automating specific, repetitive tasks such as those commonly found in industry. Students will study the control of industrial robots and design vision systems for component identification. Subsystems will be integrated to follow a systems approach to the design of Industrial robotic applications with consideration of programming, control and process design. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282772 Industrial Systems Design and Integration credits 15
Design of mechatronic elements and components to form a working system. Review of sensors for integration into a microcontroller- and/or PC-controlled, mechatronics system. Robotics, the use of simulation packages to effectively analyse mechatronics systems, future manufacturing technologies and how they may impact on the field of mechatronics. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsCourse code: 282778 Mechatronics credits 15
An advanced study of mechatronics design philosophy, its elements, and systems. The course focuses on motion control and interfacing, sensors and interfacing, microcontroller and programming applications, behaviour control and implementation, dynamics simulation of working machines, mechatronics in PC-based control system, integration of mechanical, pneumatic and electric and electronics systems. A practical, project based course.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287735 Quality Improvement credits 15
Concepts of and the major approaches to quality improvement. The full range of quality improvement methodologies, tools and techniques as well as team-based problem-solving methods.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287741 Quality System Development and Management credits 15
All organisations are required to effectively manage the quality of their goods and services, and that of the processes and systems that produce or deliver them. This course introduces the key principles of quality systems and their control and management. This includes core definitions, key theories, relevant standards, documentation requirements, and associated tools, methods and principles for managing and controlling quality.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 228893 Research Report credits 45
A research dissertation on an agreed topic.
View full course detailsElective courses (Choose no more than 15 credits from)
Course code: 238700 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Footprinting Principles credits 15
The concept of life cycle thinking and its application to support decision-making for product systems. The course will provide an overview of the principles and methodology for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and introduce related environmental footprinting approaches (carbon and water footprinting).
View full course detailsCourse code: 240753 Supply Chain Analytics credits 15
Determining information required for management of the supply chain. Includes a systems dynamics view of production management, process improvement methodologies, supply chain measurements and analysis.
View full course detailsCourse code: 240756 Value Chain Management credits 15
Value chains are explored through a supply chain operations management lens. Value chain networks are examined in the context of supply chain collaboration and coordination. The purpose is to provide students with the core principles of value creation and management, and to introduce them to supply chain analytical approaches to facilitate business decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 240759 Integrated Logistics credits 15
Logistics is a foundation block within any successful business. Unless an organisation can manage and coordinate in an integrated manner the movement of materials, information and cash through its business, and those of partner organisations, it is unlikely to outperform its competitors.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287735 Quality Improvement credits 15
Concepts of and the major approaches to quality improvement. The full range of quality improvement methodologies, tools and techniques as well as team-based problem-solving methods.
View full course detailsCourse code: 287741 Quality System Development and Management credits 15
All organisations are required to effectively manage the quality of their goods and services, and that of the processes and systems that produce or deliver them. This course introduces the key principles of quality systems and their control and management. This includes core definitions, key theories, relevant standards, documentation requirements, and associated tools, methods and principles for managing and controlling quality.
View full course detailsPart Two (Choose 45 credits from)
Course code: 228893 Research Report credits 45
A research dissertation on an agreed topic.
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