Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking (BE(Hons)(Mech)BFinBank)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking (BE(Hons)(Mech)BFinBank)
Program Code
BEDFS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2025
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
Through this double degree program students can combine the concepts of mechanical engineering with finance. The mechanical engineering program has a strong focus on design with a design and build project in second year followed by a more advanced project in third year and a large design / research project in the final year. This program provides a core understanding of mechanical disciplines and problem solving skills. All Mechanical Engineering students will complete a common first year before branching out into their majors. The finance and banking program introduces students to the global and institutional aspects of our financial and banking systems.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 5 years. This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
- Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
- Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
- Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
- Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
- Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
- Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.
- Broad and coherent knowledge about the theory and practice of diverse finance and banking matters.
- Well-developed cognitive and technical skills in finance and banking.
- Well-developed judgement to provide specialist advice and functions.
- Broad understanding of routine and evolving ethical considerations in the practice of finance and banking matters.
- Effective communication skills to interpret and transmit technical advice, knowledge, and ideas.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking
There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the double degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 120 units, comprising:
- Courses to the value of 84 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical); Core courses to the value of at least 57 units, a Research Project to the value of 6 units and Elective courses up to a value of at least 21 units, with the option of a major in one of the following:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Renewable Energy
- A minor can be presented in lieu of available electives within the program, from the following options:
- Artificial Intellegence and Machine Learning
- Defence Systems
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Bachelor of Finance and Banking courses to the value of 36 units, including Core courses to the value of 33 units and Elective courses to the value of 3 units
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
- Unless exempted, International students are required to take ENG 1011 Introduction to Engineering EAL in lieu of ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering
- Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, followed by Mathematics IA with Mathematics IB taken in Summer Semester to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level I. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Satisfactory completion of the SET Hands-On Training courses is required
Core Courses
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Mechanical Core
To satisfy the requirements for Mechanical Core students must complete courses to the value of 63 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I 3 CIVILENG 1004 Engineering Mechanics -Statics 3 ELEC ENG 1101 Electronic Systems 3 ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering 3 ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II 3 MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II 3 MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I 3 MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I 3 MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice 3 MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 2001 Strength of Materials 3 MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice 3 ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management 3 MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics 3 MECH ENG 3111 Acoustics and Vibrations 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6 -
Finance and Banking Core
To satisfy the requirements for Finance and Banking Core students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ACCTING 1002 Introductory Accounting 3 CORPFIN 1002 Business Finance 3 ECON 1009 International Financial Institutions and Markets I 3 ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CORPFIN 2501 Financial Institutions Management 3 CORPFIN 2502 Business Valuation 3 CORPFIN 2506 Options, Futures & Risk Management 3 ECON 2508 Financial Economics II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MATHS 3012 Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques III 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CORPFIN 3501 Portfolio Theory & Management 3 ECON 3511 Money, Banking and Financial Markets III 3 -
Work Based Learning
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
Major
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Aerospace Engineering Major
To satisfy the requirements for Aerospace Engineering Major students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing 3 MECH ENG 3100 Aeronautical Engineering 3 MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics 3 MECH ENG 3104 Space Vehicle Design 3 MECH ENG 4106 Aerospace Propulsion 3 MECH ENG 4108 Aircraft Design 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Biomedical Engineering Major
To satisfy the requirements for Biomedical Engineering Major students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANAT SC 1102 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA 3 BIOMENG 3113 Principles of Medical Imaging 3 BIOMENG 3114 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 3 BIOMENG 4101 Biomechanical Engineering 3 BIOMENG 4115 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 PHYSIOL 2510 Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Mechanical Engineering Major
To satisfy the requirements for Mechanical Engineering Major students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing 3 MECH ENG 3026 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3 MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics 3 MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications 3 MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures 3 MECH ENG 4121 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Mechatronics and Robotics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Mechatronics and Robotics Major students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ELEC ENG 2101 Electronics 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 MECH ENG 3106 Mechatronics II 3 MECH ENG 4080 Modern Control Systems 3 MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control 3 MECH ENG 4124 Robotics M 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Renewable Energy Major
To satisfy the requirements for Renewable Energy Major students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4048 Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes 3 ELEC ENG 4111 Distributed Generation Technologies 3 ENTREP 3006 Energy Management, Economics & Policy 3 MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing 3 MECH ENG 4064 Renewable Power Technologies 3 MECH ENG 4112 Combustion Technologies & High Temperature Processes 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
Minor
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1102 Object Oriented Programming 3 COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 COMP SCI 4417 Applied Natural Language Processing UG 3 -
Defence Systems Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Defence Systems Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4010 Defence Leadership 3 ENG 4020 Complex Systems Engineering 3 ENG 4021 Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering 3 POLIS 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 -
Humanitarian Engineering Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Humanitarian Engineering Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4021 Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering 3 PROJMGNT 3030 Project Logistics and Supply Chains 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPATIAL 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3 SPATIAL 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 2100 Poverty in the 21st Century 3 DEVT 2101 Empowerment, Gender & Community Development 3
Electives
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Mechanical Electives - No Major
Courses to the value of 21 units must be taken from those listed in the Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Mechanical Engineering Electives
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Finance and Banking Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Finance and Banking Electives students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CORPFIN 3505 Corporate Regulations and Ethics in Finance 3 CORPFIN 3506 Takeovers, Corporate Restructuring and Governance 3 CORPFIN 3507 Topics in Corporate Finance 3 ECON 3506 International Trade III 3 ECON 3510 International Finance III 3