Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Finance B.E(CS)/Fi
2008

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.

Our graduates have expertise as both computer programmers and electronic hardware designers, and can therefore design and build computers or computing systems as well as the software to run on these systems. Their work is of critical importance to global industries such as automotive, defence, industrial control, consumer electronics and communications, which are strongly represented by companies in Australia and South Australia.

This degree 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.

Combined degrees for Computer Systems Engineering are available with Arts (stream code 216), Economics (217), Finance (218), Mathematical & Computer Sciences (219) and Laws (SATAC code 324111, stream code 114 - minimum 6.5 years full-time study).

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Finance

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 88.75 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage Mathematical Studies, Physics + one of Chemistry of Specialist Mathematics; IB - either Physics & Math (HL) or Chemistry, Physics & Math Methods (SL)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314901 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499 Australian Full-fee place: $17,600
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,850
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 (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 xxxx Circuit Analysis (3 units) MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) ECON 1009 International Finance Institutions & Markets I (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units) ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I (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) MATHS xxxx Introduction to Probability Theory (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Digital Systems (3 units) ECON 2012 Financial Economics II (3 units) ACCTING 1002 Accounting for Decision Makers I (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) ECON xxxx Financial Institutions Management (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) CORPFIN 2006 Business Finance II (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 Finance Courses (6 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG xxxx Final Year Project B (3 units) ELEC ENG 4050 Systems Engineering (3 units) Level III Finance Courses (6 units)

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, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• School of Economics
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