Gain a specialised knowledge of advancements in electronic engineering that can be applied to a variety of industries and technologies.

As part of your studies in this degree, you will study subjects that go beyond the theory of recent engineering developments.

Areas of study include:

electronic circuit design
integrated circuit design and fabrication
embedded electronics
electronics control systems
computer systems electronics
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
micro/nanoscale device design and fabrication
sensors and actuators

This degree also has a focus on developing your technical, personal and business skills. As a result, you will be well equipped for leadership roles in business and industry. Qualified technologists with relevant industrial experience are encouraged to apply.

Career

In the private sector, you may work in the design, manufacture and supply of electronic products; in energy, systems and services as technical experts; and as business managers and executive officers. You may also choose to establish their own business operating in the local and international electronic market.

The development of the Internet of Things will see an explosion in the range of small electronic devices required to convert our cities to smart cities. Electronic engineers will play a key role in these exciting new developments.

In the public sector, electronic engineers work on essential services such as telecommunications, transportation, security, defense, health, emergency services and the environment.