Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer Systems Engineering) - AUT University

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The three-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) is ideally suited to school leavers with a technical bent and who do not wish to pursue a professional qualification. It is also a logical choice for diploma graduates who wish to advance their academic studies.

Graduates will be sought after by various sectors of New Zealand’s technology industries, as their skills make them ready to work almost immediately at a high level. Progression into a professional engineering degree or postgraduate work is also possible.

Programme Code: AK3719
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 31 January 2008 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

In 2008, AUT University is introducing four new majors to complement the existing majors in the BEngTech.

Aims of the Programme

The new majors aim to fill a recognised gap in the current offerings within the engineering technologist area, and to provide graduates with the academic and technical skills necessary to play a vital role in many of New Zealand’s industries.

For students undertaking the Diploma in Electrotechnology the majors will provide greater opportunities to staircase into degree level study.

Graduates of the BEngTech will also have the opportunity to staircase into higher qualifications at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Programme Structure

The BEngTech provides a structured course of study forming the basis for the work of an engineering technologist in their chosen field.  Core papers are contextualised where appropriate.  In particular:

• The programme has a broad base of subjects in engineering that form the foundation for subsequent specialist papers.
• Progression through the programme develops knowledge, concepts and principles used in the specialist areas of electrical engineering.
• Problem solving through case study and project work develops organisational, communications, computing and reporting skills.
• Teamwork is fostered through project papers and laboratory work.
• Practical skills are developed in parallel with theory through laboratory, experimental and project based work.
• Project reports throughout the programme develop academic literacy skills.
• Understanding the applications and use of technology is fostered through an industry-based work experience component of 600 hours, 300 of which must be in an engineering company.  This project work is undertaken by the student in summer breaks or can be completed at the end of the degree. 

Majors

• Mechanical Engineering
• Network and Communication Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students transferring from diploma courses will be able to apply for and receive RPL for previous study.  The amount of credit given will vary according to the papers that have been studied previously. 

Entry Requirements:

Either:
University  Entrance including:

• 14 credits in either Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus or Mathematics with Statistics
• 14 credits at Level 2 or higher in Physics
• IELTS 6.0 overall score

Or at least one year of tertiary study at Level 3 or higher.

Applicants who do not hold university entrance but who are 20 years or older on the first day of semester may apply for Special admission.
 

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test.

Computer Systems Engineering

Do you have an interest in technology and computing? Would you like a career that gives you the freedom to follow your interests and make a valuable contribution to New Zealand's technology industries? The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) in Computer Systems Engineering provides the foundation for such a career.

Optional Pathways
There are four pathways within the Computer Systems Engineering major of the BEngTech. Each builds on a first year foundation of knowledge and skills. The structure of the Computer Engineering major allows students to study papers from more than one pathway at the same time. This has the advantage of allowing study of two electives at advanced level.

Electronic Engineering Pathway
Microelectronic devices and systems as they are used in commercial, industrial and domestic systems and appliances. network and communication engineering pathway Design, implementation, remediation and security of network devices and systems.

Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering Pathway
Development, operation and maintenance of software and hardware in its application to mobile communications devices, embedded systems and networks.

Electrical Engineering Pathway
Design, implementation and maintenance of power and utility systems. It also includes process control systems and programmable logic displays.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The computer technologist needs theoretical and practical skills in both hardware and software to be able to solve computer engineering problems and design computer engineering systems. In addition, high levels of oral and written communication skills are important for teamwork, documentation and evaluation of systems and specifications. These must be combined with the ability to evaluate risks, manage projects and assess the financial consequences of decisions. All these skills are comprehensively covered in the BEngTech programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Software engineer
• Digital systems technologist
• Network designer
• Computer systems engineer

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

PAPERS

The BEngTech is conferred upon the accumulation of 360 points from the required levels, including the compulsory papers. A student undertaking full time study is required to enrol in papers to the value of 120 points per year. Part time study is permitted.

COMPULSORY PAPERS
145612 Communication 5 (15)
705001 Electrical Engineering Principles (15)
705003 Engineering Computing (15)
706001 Project (15)
706010 Engineering Planning (15)
707005 Engineering Studies (15)
714338 Engineering Mathematics (15)
715001 Engineering Computation 1 (15)
734201 Personal Computers and Applications (15)
737335 Specialisation Project (30)

LEVELS FOUR AND FIVE
705002 Electronics (15)
715189 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics 5 (15)
734202 Voice and Data Cabling (15)
735313 Digital Devices and Systems (15)
735316 Computer Network Principles (15)
735317 Microcontroller Applications (15)
735318 Programming for Engineering Applications (15)
735319 Telecommunications Technology (15)

LEVEL SIX
At least 105 points must be selected at level six, level seven or level eight
716180 Data Structures and Algorithms (15)
716181 Algorithm Design and Analysis (15)
716288 Computer Graphics (15)
736310 Computer Architecture (15)
736381 Communications Networks (15)
736386 Embedded Digital Systems (15)
736388 Internet Applications for Engineering (15)
736391 Object Orientated Applications (15)
736392 Computer Network Applications (15)
736393 Operating Systems Software (15)
736976 PLC Application A (15)
736993 PLC Application B (15)

LEVEL SEVEN AND EIGHT
At least 30 points must be selected at level seven or level eight
717286 Highly Secure Systems (15)
717287 Distributed and Mobile Systems (15)
737201 Digital Systems Development (30)
737202 Network Design (30)
738013 Software Engineering (30)