Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Business

Industry has indicated a strong demand for skilled engineering graduates with solid business acumen.

With studies divided across two disciplines, you will have the flexibility to pursue transdisciplinary specialisations and gain a broad range of business knowledge, graduating with the key business skills to advance in their engineering careers. The strong business foundation of this program enables graduates to be well-prepared to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams in order to solve complex problems in the global business environment.

In your first year you will develop a strong, general foundation in engineering. You'll then move into your mechanical engineering major and complete core courses in business that will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as international business, economics and entrepreneurship.

At least half of the honours year involves a major project. You will take the lead as an engineer in a project environment, working with industry, a government organisation, or an academic research area. There is also the option to do a full-semester internship in your honours year.

In your final year, you will be able to choose from a wide range of business electives.

• More about majors, minors and sub-majors
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Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Graduate from this multi-disciplinary degree and start your career in mechanical engineering, supported by the foundational business skills recommended for early career progression.

Careers to consider include:

• Mechanical engineer: develop products from small parts to large plant, machinery or vehicles and work on all stages of a product, including research, development, design, manufacture and installation
• Production engineer: work to eliminate wastefulness in production processes; develop systems, facilities and equipment that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality and safety
• Business development engineer: develop and maintain excellent client relationships; work with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; propose business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, and meeting business revenue targets
• Mechanical designer: create machines, products, and new technologies using computer-aided design software (CAD) and tools; understand drafting practices and standards relevant to their industry and products
• Engineering operations manager: supervise and lead teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; oversee production and quality control; direct operations, testing and maintenance; plan and schedule, consult with clients, and manage budgetary responsibilities
• Quality assurance manager: work with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and monitor these against agreed targets; write management and technical reports; determine training needs; and promote change and improvement in performance and quality
• Engineering consultant: provide managing consulting services to help engineering organisations improve performance and efficiency; analyse businesses and create solutions to help meet goals
• Entrepreneur: use initiative, commercial acumen and broad ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service for yourself or an organisation

Explore a range of engineering and construction careers here.