What this qualification covers
This one-year taught master’s qualification allows for advanced study in the areas of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic or biotronic engineering. If you wish to transfer from this qualification to the Master of Engineering qualification at the end of the first semester, you must achieve an average of B or better for the first semester papers.
Papers
select 120 points from the following papers: 708017 Specialist Readings
(Technology) 30 points
709011 Engineering Research
Methodology 30 points
709014 Innovation Management 30 points 709018 Advancements in Solar
Energy 30 points
738015 Digital Signal Processing
Applications 30 points
738016 Specialist Readings
(Electrical Engineering) 30 points 739000 Intelligent Systems 30 points 739001 Wireless Sensor Networks 30 points
739003 Optimal Control 30 points
739004 System Identification &
Adaptive Control 30 points
768007 Selected Topics in Materials 30 points 768008 Selected Topics in System
Modelling 30 points
768009 Advanced Measuring
Systems 30 points
768010 Specialist Readings
(Mechanical Engineering) 30 points 768015 Computer-Aided Engineering
and Analysis 30 points
769000 Advanced Manufacturing
Science A 30 points
769001 Advanced Manufacturing
Science B 30 points
769003 Mechanical Systems Analysis 30 points
769004 Asset Management 30 points
ENEL804 Renewable Energy Systems 15 points ENEL805 Power System Protection 15 points ENGE801 Advanced Engineering
Mathematics 15 points
ENGE802 Engineering Research
Methodology 15 points
ENGE996 Research Project 45 points
ENME801 Industrial Robotics –
Dynamics and Control 30 points For more detailed information about papers associated with
this qualification visit www.aut.ac.nz/engineering
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Engineering study Areas
Biomedical technologies
Available for electrical, mechanical, chemical and biomedical engineers. It covers the engineering theories and practices that are applicable to the biomedical area. The focus will be on advanced measuring systems, system modelling and signal processing. These will cover theoretical and experimental knowledge in current areas of interest in measurement instrumentation, generalised configurations and functional descriptions, performance characteristics; manipulation, transmission and recording of data; design techniques for mechanical and electromechanical measurement systems; in-depth knowledge of system dynamics, measurement systems and automatic control system response evaluation; generalised modelling methods, specific applications of modelling techniques as well as digital signal and image processing techniques.
Telecommunication engineering
Focuses on communication networks theory and technologies with special attention to wireless ad hoc and sensor networks. Areas relevant to network communication protocols organisation and standards are covered. Modern application design features relevant to green, secure and reliable networks are covered. Other areas like data management, network synchronisation, localisation and protocol cross-layer optimisation are also covered. Other supportive courses such as intelligent systems and digital signal and image processing prepare students to deal with advanced research areas that involve network-embedded intelligence, cognitive networks, communication testbeds, and federation and virtualisation.
Power/energy system engineering
Designed for electrical engineering graduates, practising engineers, R&D managers, power system designers and industry planners who would like to seek an in-depth understanding of power electronics and drives, power quality, power system modelling, planning, operation and control. Coupled with the experience in a research project, students will be equipped to adapt to the challenging demands in the power industries. m A s T er o f e n g in eer in g s T U di e s Computer engineering
Designed for computer and electronic engineers with a background in microcontrollers and C
language programming. The course covers advanced techniques for the design and development of real- time embedded software systems using a real-time operating system.
Topics include: principles of real-time systems and robotics, PID control for robotics, state machines for embedded systems and the use of real-time operating systems. Applications are designed, developed and tested on a robotic platform. The course also includes a review of some current research literature related to embedded systems.
System dynamics and control
This study area is available for electrical, mechanical, chemical and biomedical engineers. The focus will be on advanced control systems, system dynamics and measurements. The topics covered include the design and application of model-based controllers, state-space analysis, system identification and adaptive controllers. We also cover areas of interest in measurement instrumentation, generalised configurations and functional descriptions, performance characteristics, manipulation,
transmission and recording of data; design techniques for mechanical and electromechanical measurement systems, in-depth knowledge of system dynamics, measurement systems and automatic control system response evaluation.
Manufacturing technologies
Students will study the mechanical and metallurgical behaviours of materials and thermodynamics
and kinetics of phase transformation in various manufacturing processes, and develop advanced analytical and modelling skills for understanding and being able to control these processes for manufacturing efficiency and for applications of new product development. The manufacturing technologies that will be studied include the thermomechanical and deformation processes, traditional and more advanced casting technologies, the widely used arc/plasmas welding methods and the more newly developed friction stir welding, machinabilities particularly of advanced alloys, as well as the technology of rapid manufacturing.
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master of Construction
management
MASTER OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT mCm
Code AK1290
Level of study 9
Points 120
Duration 1 year full-time/ 2-3 years part-time
Venue City Campus
Start date Any time
Minimum entry
requirements One of the following with a B grade average or higher in level 7 papers:
• Relevant bachelor’s degree OR
• Relevant graduate diploma OR
• Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to at least a three- year bachelor’s degree And
• Relevant engineering or managerial work experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to one year of advanced study
AUT University encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.