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Master of Chemical EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2023
Business
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Associate Professor Dalton Harvie
Email: daltonharvie@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
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Overview
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates of the Master of Chemical Engineering (Business) will:
- Have gained knowledge and practice in chemical engineering fields of material and energy balances, fluid mechanics, momentum, heat and mass transport, reaction engineering, separation processes, process dynamics and control, bioprocess engineering and process equipment design;
- Have gained knowledge and practice in advanced chemical engineering topics which might include particles processing and handling, advanced thermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, minerals processing, materials and carbon capture and storage;
- Be able to apply their knowledge to analyse and design chemical engineering products, processes and processing facilities and procedures;
- Have developed problem solving and trouble shooting skills that may be applied in professional practice;
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency over established and emerging engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
- Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resource;
- Be able to undertake a piece of original research either within an industrial setting or in a laboratory, involving the collection of data, its objective analysis and interpretation;
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
- Be conversant with important issues relevant to sectors influenced by chemical engineering, such as the sustainability of resources, the efficient operation of all processes, the rise of automation and intelligent processes, and privacy and security in the age of the internet;
- Know and epitomize professional ethical behaviour and responsibilities towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to sustainable development, process and personal safety, management of information and professional integrity;
- Have gained knowledge and practice in the area of people and resource management, project planning and procurement, market planning and analysis;
- Be conversant with the important issues relevant to sectors influenced by the area of contracts, regulations, finance, ethics, operations, tenders, procurements, strategy, performance measurement, branding, marketing and consultancy.
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
37.5 credit points
To obtain a specialisation in Business, students must complete:
- 37.5 credit points of Year 2 Business specialisation subjects
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
Subject Options
Year 2 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGM90013 | Strategy Execution for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90012 | Marketing Management for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 2 of the course)
Last updated: 3 May 2024