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This master's program aims to provide students with specialized knowledge in Industrial Automation engineering, addressing growing industry needs across control systems, instrumentation, communications, machine learning, and safety protocols. Structured to develop crucial competencies for the automation field, the program combines twelve fundamental courses with a final research project. Tailored for professionals from electrical, electronics, and mechanical engineering backgrounds, it covers vital areas including Power Systems, PLC Programming, and Industrial Control Processes, establishing comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding.The program concludes with a Project Thesis, an intensive research endeavor that strengthens students' capacity to implement their learning through innovative problem-solving. This culminating experience cultivates independent thinking and creativity, enabling graduates to make meaningful contributions to the Industrial Automation sector and tackle sophisticated challenges in their professional journeys.Program Advantages:Carefully crafted curriculum with specialized electives to develop critical automation skills and expertise.
Practical training using professional-grade automation tools and software.
Exposure to cutting-edge automation trends and methodologies from field specialists.
Final project centered on actual industry automation problems, encouraging inventive approaches.
Internationally valued qualifications that open doors to professional growth in automation.
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
 
A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR
An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) * that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND
An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
 
** All applicants must have evidence of automation and/or electrical exposure at undergraduate level and/or work experience. Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Industrial Automation Engineering content including fundamentals of Programming, Control and Instrumentation (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
 
Industrial Automation
Industrial Engineering
Instrumentation, Control and Automation
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical and Material Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Manufacturing and Management Systems
Electrical Engineering
Electronic and Communication Systems
Chemical and Process Engineering
Robotics
Production Engineering
Please note: meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.