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Units indexed by faculty Master of Telecommunication EngineeringCourse code: 2859 + Course abbreviation: MTelecomEng + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe principal aim of the course is to enable currently practising engineers and scientists to upgrade their professional qualifications in response to rapid changes in telecommunications and associated computer technology. It is also intended to permit recent graduates, usually from other universities, to enhance their first qualification with studies in telecommunications engineering to improve their prospects in this area of sustained employment growth. The course will permit mature students to select units which suit their personal and professional needs as they develop from time to time and in so doing to accumulate credit towards awards on a flexible timetable. Single-unit enrolment is provided for and credit will be given for appropriate work experience. The course provides a mix of units permitting students to develop an understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern telecommunication systems. All units in the course use case studies and exercises to build understanding of the concepts and theoretical principles. The project or minor thesis will draw upon a number of subjects to gain understanding of telecommunication systems as a whole. In particular, they will develop an understanding of specification, selection, performance, commissioning and operation of telecommunication systems. The course will develop self-study techniques and provide a framework for continuing professional development. Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirement is a four-year engineering degree with honours or postgraduate diploma-level qualification in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course, for example electrical, electronic, computer systems or communications engineering. Applicants with a four-year degree or postgraduate diploma in a discipline not directly related to the course will be considered if they have relevant experience in computer systems or communications engineering. Advanced standingAdvanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience. Candidates with a three-year degree may also enter the program after completing the Postgraduate Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering, which requires a minimum of one year full-time, or equivalent part-time study. A maximum of 12 points from the Postgraduate Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering may be counted towards the Master of Telecommunications Engineering. Credit may not be claimed for units completed as part of a Monash Bachelor of Engineering degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering. Course structureThe masters course will normally consist of coursework units only. With the approval of the course coordinator, a 12-point group 2 telecommunications engineering project or a 24-point telecommunications engineering minor thesis may be taken, which will be assessed by two examiners (the minor thesis is intended for candidates intending to proceed to doctoral studies). In the case of those taking the 12-point project, up to 12 points of units may be drawn from any postgraduate program of the university. Units comprising at least 24 points must be chosen from the group 2 unit list. Group 2 unitsLevel five units as determined by the course director including group 2 units from the Master of Digital Communications course. Current approved level five units include:
Note that not all units will be available in any given year. The minimum length of the course is two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time, post four-year degree. As the course is intended to be a professional development program, there is no maximum duration for completion of studies. Contact detailsWebsite: www.ecse.monash.edu.au Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |