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University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business


Course Details

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a professional career that utilises mathematics, science, technology and problem solving skills to design, construct and maintain the products and services that underpin modern society. Electrical and Electronic Engineering is the major area of expertise behind control and automation, telecommunications and networking, signal processing, analogue, digital and computer electronics and power generation, distribution and utilisation. It is also vital in new and emerging fields such as nanotechnology, robotics, renewable energy and the Internet of Things. Completing these two bachelor degrees together enables students to complement their technical skills with business acumen, entrepreneurism and the ability to commercialise engineering innovations. Students learn how to manage people and finances, propose new business opportunities and market their products.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Course structure: The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business is a five year program, students are required to complete 400 units, which is comprised of: 310 units are Core Courses; 10 units are Electrical and Electronic Engineering Directed Courses*; 10 units are Elective Courses; 70 units towards a Major. Students may choose either: The Leadership and Management Major, of which 30 units are Compulsory Courses and 40 units are Directed Courses; or The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major, of which 40 units are Compulsory Courses and 30 units are Directed Courses.

It may not always be possible to complete this combined Engineering degree within 5 years. This combined Engineering degree is not available for midyear admission by International Students


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