Computer Systems Engineering major

UTS major code: 03
UAC code: 603025
Testamur title: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Practice
Total credit points: 204

The Computer Systems Engineering major aims to develop graduates who are able to specify, design, and implement complex computer-based systems. The increasing complexity and popularity of computer systems creates significant demand for such graduates, evidenced by a graduate employment rate of almost 100 per cent.

Many graduates of the major will work in the technical computer industry in such areas as telecommunications, process control, manufacturing, defence and electronics. Increasingly, graduates will also work in non-engineering industries that have a need for state-of-the-art computer systems, such as finance, retailing and social services.

Computer systems engineering is a field of challenging intellectual knowledge and experience. Computer systems engineers are highly trained professionals who need to have knowledge not only of software and programming, but also of electronics, mathematics, physics, information theory and computer hardware. With this breadth of training, they often work as software engineers or electronics engineers, or in other areas of information systems and technology.

The major concentrates on professional formation in the area of technical expertise and on providing the necessary technical tools, and incorporates a strong systems engineering approach. It emphasises professional values and an appreciation of the social context within which a computer systems engineer works, and develops information literacy, problem-posing, problem-solving and presentation skills.

A number of subjects are project-based, placing strong emphasis on interpersonal communications skills, team work, and providing opportunities for development of maturity and the achievement of self-fulfilment within a supportive environment.

Standard program

C = Core subject
EPP = Engineering Practice Program
FP = Fields of practice subject

Note: Engineering Internship shown in Semesters 4 and 8 is for illustration only.