C09076v1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Overview

This course is a comprehensive preparation for careers in the professional practice of engineering. Students learn to deal with complex systems and manage large-scale projects using the most appropriate emerging technologies.

Taking a trans-disciplinary approach, Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

This course adopts a practice-based approach to engineering education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in engineering, students gain skills in business analysis, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, students are exposed to real engineering problems in their coursework as well as completing 12 weeks' work experience. Interaction between work experience and academic curriculum is very strong.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly accelerating world of change.

Course aims

The course aims to equip graduates with the skills and attributes needed for professional practice and leadership. It is based on the themes of academic development, personal development and professional formation. It provides sound foundations in engineering theory, technical expertise and knowledge of professional practice, while also developing academic literacy, advocacy skills and social awareness so that graduates become lifelong learners and effective citizens in many different capacities. The concept has been strongly endorsed in wide-ranging industry consultations.

Career options

Career options depend on the major chosen.

By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to some of the most complex issues that face their disciplines and society.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard.

English Advanced is recommended.

External articulation

Students who gain entry through the UTS INSEARCH pathway are eligible for 48 credit points of credit recognition.

Credit recognition

Engineering component: Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for some academic credit for their prior study if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to be equivalent to subjects in the course.

The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than 10 years before commencement. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current.

Credit recognition is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college except where UTS has an external articulation agreement with the college. Completed TAFE diplomas and advanced diplomas may be granted some credit recognition.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 270 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of engineering core subjects, 120 credit points of engineering major, 6 credit points of professional engineering practice and 96 credit points in creative intelligence and innovation. The creative intelligence and innovation subjects are undertaken in accelerated form within July and Summer sessions during the first three years of study, and through one full year of study after completion of the professional degree. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Course program

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may be awarded with first or second class honours for meritorious performance in the course as a whole.

Transfer between UTS courses

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. Under the Washington Accord the degree is internationally recognised by countries including the UK, Ireland, USA, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey.

Other information

Students enrolled in UTS: Engineering degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate coursework) are advised to direct all their course-related inquiries to: