Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Economics B.E(CS)/Ec

2009

Program Outline

Computer Systems engineers design and construct computer systems in all of their various forms. This involves the design of electronic circuits, writing software, installing and managing computer networks, planning projects and managing people engaged in these activities. A detailed and thorough knowledge of the structure of computer systems and of digital circuit design methods is needed to undertake these tasks successfully.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) develops these skills by providing a strong background in mathematics, physics and electronics, as well as extensive practice in the design and operation of both hardware and software systems. It also develops written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with project management and quality control techniques.

The study of economics at the University of Adelaide will help you understand how a market economy works. It will also help you to develop other important employment skills - critical and logical thinking, evaluation of argument and evidence, knowing where and how to find information, working with initiative and in teams, and communicating both orally and in writing. These are the skills that employers constantly say they look for in graduates.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
• Bachelor of Economics

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.45 You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 4) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4); or, Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4) & Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314901 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
Prerequisites:	Mathematics and Physics
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $23,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units) PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units) COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units) PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB (3 units) ECON 1004 Principles of Microeconomics I (3 units) * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units) ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units) ECON 2504 Intermediate Econometrics II (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units) COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units) ELEC ENG 3016 Control III (3 units) ECON 2506 Intermediate Microeconomics II (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Digital Systems (3 units) ECON 2507 Intermediate Macroeconomics II (3 units) Level II Economics Course (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 ELEC ENG xxxx Signal Processing III (3 units) ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units) COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units) Level III Economics Course (3 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG xxxx Practical Electrical & Electronic Design III (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Complex Systems (3 units) COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units) Level III Economics Course (3 units)
Level V
Semester 1 ELEC ENG xxxx Final Year Project A (3 units) ELEC ENG 3022 Real Time Systems IV (3 units) Level III Economics Courses (6 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG xxxx Final Year Project B (3 units) ELEC ENG 4050 Systems Engineering (3 units) Level III Economics Courses (6 units)

Career Opportunities

The double degree combination provides future engineers with the skills base they will need in management positions.

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Systems Engineer

Professional Accreditation

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are eligible members of Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.

Useful Links

• Engineering Program Information Leaflet
• Business Studies Program Information Leaflet
• School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre Enquiry Form

Program Rules

• Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
• School of Economics