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Department of Electronic Engineering

Two Year Master Coursework Programs:

In response to an increasing demand for two-year programs, the Departments of Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science and Computer Engineering have combined studies in Electronic, Telecommunications and Network Engineering, to provide new leading edge programs:
(i) Master of Electronic Systems and Network Engineering; and
(ii) Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering.
These new coursework programs equally emphasize hardware and software aspects of modern technology, enabling students to develop a strong skill set in a number of areas of interest to employers.

The Department of Electronic Engineering has recently revised and extended its Master of Microelectronic Engineering Course. This two year program which emphasises hands on design is now availble to international students.

For more details on these courses international postgraduate students can download our 2007 - International prospectus.

Or visit the following links below;

 

 

Master of Electronic Engineering (SMEE)

The Master of Electronic Engineering is a two semester full-time (or part-time equivalent) program which allows students to specialise in one of a number of exciting areas: biomedical engineering, communication engineering, electronic systems engineering, microelectronics design and optical engineering. In this 120 credit point program students select from a wide range of 15 credit point elective subjects, according to their interest(s) along with their choice of a 30 or 45 credit point practical project.

 
Master of Microelectronic Engineering (SMME)

The microelectronics engineer today is faced with many challenges brought about by the rapid advances in computer, multimedia and telecommunication technology. The Master of Microelectronic Engineering program addresses all aspects of this Technology, from high level specification of microelectronic systems, through implementation alternatives, to realisation of integrated circuits. The Master of Microelectronic Engineering aims to produce engineers with the necessary skills and practical experiences to satisfy the requirements of the growing microelectronics industry. An important feature of the course is the opportunity it provides for students to be involved in hands on microelectronics design using sophisticated design tools. The normal duration of this course is four semesters (2 years) full-time (or part-time equivalent), however, students with an appropriate background (such as, Engineering Practice, Design for Production, Embedded Processors, Electronic Design Automation and VDHL), may be granted a one semester advanced entry credit, shortening the course to three semesters (full-time). In this 240 credit point program, students study ten fundamental and specialist microelectronics units, two or four elective units, and their choice of a major (60 credit points) or minor (30 credit points) microelectronics design project.

 
Master of Telecommunication Engineering (SMTE)

The Master of Telecommunication Engineering is a two semester full-time (or part-time equivalent) program which enables students to achieve a high level of knowledge in this rapidly expanding and specialised area. In this 120 credit point program, students study a minimum of three 15 credit point specialist Telecommunication Engineering subjects: Broadband Digital Communications; Personal Mobile Communications; Antennas and propagation plus two or three elective subjects, chosen from a wide range according to their interest(s) along with their choice of a 30 or 45 credit point practical project.

 
Master of Electronic Systems and Network Engineering (SMESNE)

The Master of Electronic Systems and Network Engineering is a four semester (two year) full-time course (or part-time equivalent).
This program provides specialised education in the high demand areas of computer networks, biomedical engineering, communication engineering, distributed computing, electronic systems engineering, microelectronics design, mobile communications, optical engineering, and wireless networks.
This 240 credit point course is structured to include core, foundation, specialised and elective subjects from Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in the areas of electronic systems and networks with a number of electives from Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Students also complete a specialised Electronic Engineering project.

Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering (SMTNE)

Telecommunication and network engineers today are faced with many challenges brought about by the rapid advances in computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology. The Masters course in Telecommunications and Network Engineering addresses the major aspects of this technology, from high-level specification of telecommunication systems and networks, through implementation alternatives, to realisation of communication circuits. The course aims to produce engineers with the necessary skills and practical experience to satisfy the requirements of the telecommunication and I.T. industries.
The Master of Telecommunications and Network Engineering is a four semester (two year) full-time course (or part-time equivalent).
This 240 credit point program is structured to include core, foundation, specialised and elective subjects from Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in the areas of telecommunication and network engineering with a number of electives from Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Students also complete a specialised Telecommunication Engineering project.

 
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering (SPEE)

This course has been designed for individuals wanting to update their skills by specialising in one of the four areas (communications, biomedical,electronic systems or optical engineering) offered in the course. The course consists of one year full-time time study but may also be undertaken part-time over two years. For candiates with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an electronics major) the course provides a means to keep up with state-of-the-art developments in these specialist areas. Alternatively this course offers the opportunity for candidates with three-year qualifications (BSc,BTech, etc) to prepare for higher degree study in one of our Master by coursework degrees, or the Master of Engineering by research degree. This 120-credit point course comprises five or seven 15 credit point subjects from the BEng (Electronics) degree and a 15 or 45 credit point project.

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Other Microelectronics Programs

Students interested in developing their microelectronics design knowledge and skills, but looking for programs shorter than two years may choose to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Microelectronics or the Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics. The Graduate Diploma of Microelectronics (SPME) consists of two semesters full-time (or the part-time equivalent), where students complete eight units, or six units and the minor project, from the Master of MicroelectronicEngineering program. The Graduate Certificate of Microelectronics (SCME) consists of four units from the Master of Microelectronic Engineering program. It is normally studied part-time, over two semesters, starting in July.

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Application Information

Local applicants wanting to obtain an application form for admission to a Postgraduate Coursework Program should contact the Faculty Office on (03) 9479 2828 or 9479 3588.

International applicants wanting advice on how to apply should refer to the following website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/courses.html .


Master of Electronic Engineering

Applicants should have a four year engineering degree, or an honours degree in science in an appropriate field or equivalent. Candidates who do not strictly meet the above requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.

Master of Microelectronic Engineering

Applicants to the course normally require a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Engineering or a four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who do not strictly meet the above requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.

Master of Telecommunication Engineering

A four year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or a four year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with a three year BSc degree (in an appropriate field) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree in another field would be considered following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering. Applicants to the course normally require a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Engineering or a four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with a three-year BSc degree (in an appropriate field) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree in another field may also be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering which will strengthen their knowledge and skills in communication systems, analog electronics and signal processing.

 
Master of Electronic Systems and Network Engineering

Applicants should have a four year engineering or computer science degree, or an honours degree in science in an appropriate field or equivalent, with a minimum background in Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, Mathematics at second year level and programming skills in C or C++. Candidates who do not strictly meet the above requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.

 

Master of Telecommunications and Network Engineering

Applicants should have a four year engineering or computer science degree, or an honours degree in science in an appropriate field or equivalent, with a minimum background in Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, Mathematics at second year level and programming skills in C or C++. Candidates who do not strictly meet the above requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.

Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree (3 year minimum) in a relevant area.

 

Postgraduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics
Applicants to the course normally require a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Engineering or a four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who do not strictly meet the above requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
 

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Detailed information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses is available from the La Trobe University handbook. Further information regarding the Department of Electronic Engineering may be obtained by writing to:

The Promotions Officer The Postgraduate Research Coordinator
Department of Electronic Engineering Department of Electronic Engineering
La Trobe University La Trobe University
Victoria 3086 Australia Victoria 3086 Australia
Phone: +61 3 9479 2036 Phone: +61 3 9479 2036
Fax: +61 3 9471 0524 Fax: +61 3 9471 0524
Email: promotions_ee@latrobe.edu.au Email: pgrad_cord_ee@latrobe.edu.au

 

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Last Updated: 29 September, 2005