Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Network & Communication 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.

Network and Communication Engineering

The Network and Communication Engineering Major provides a core of network engineering with elective papers in telecommunications and computer technology.

Each of the four majors under Electrical and Electronic Engineering is built around a common core of 165 points, with a requirement for a further 120 points to meet the requirements of the major, leaving students with 75 points for elective papers. The core papers equip students with the primary knowledge and skills identified by IPENZ as necessary for all engineering technologists in areas such as ethical responsibilities, sustainability concepts, team work and core mathematics.

Compulsory Papers

These papers are compulsory for all four Electrical and Electronic engineering majors

145612 Communication V
705001 Electrical Engineering Principles
705003 Engineering Computing
706001 Project (year 2)
706010 Engineering Planning
707005 Engineering Studies
714338 Engineering Maths
715001 Engineering Computation 1
734201 PCs and Applications
737335 Specialisation Project (30 points)

Network & Communication Engineering Compulsory papers

705002 Electronics
734202 Voice & Data Cabling
735313 Digital Devices and Systems
735316 Computer Network Principles
735319 Telecommunications Technologies
736392 Computer Network Applications
737202 Network Design (30 points)

Network & Communication Engineering Elective Papers

A student must complete a further 75 points from:

716001 Engineering Computations 2 (15 points)
735920 Telecommunication Technology Principles
736006 Electronic Circuits
736008 Introduction to Microcontrollers
736310 Computer Architecture (15 points)
736381 Communications Networks (15 points)
736386 Embedded Digital Systems
736393 Operating Systems Software (15 points)
736914 PC Technical Skills
736987 Telecom Network Services (15 points)
736989 Radio Frequency Principles
737003 Fields & Waves
737201 Digital Systems Development (30 points)
737434 Electronic Systems (15 points)
737435 Communication Networks