This course combines the latest in mechatronics technologies, systems engineering and additive manufacturing with international business studies and high-level financial and economic analysis.

You'll learn to design, build and operate smart systems relevant to the aerospace, automative, food processing and electronics industries, and oversee the development of large-scale, global manufacturing facilities.

With knowledge and skills in both engineering and business, you will be uniquely placed to succeed within the globalised engineering economy. You'll graduate ready to work in leading national and international companies. This course will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities and you'll be able to work across a variety of positions within the engineering industry as a technical expert who has an appreciation of the financial side of technology innovation. 

As an RMIT graduate, you'll demonstrate skills across engineering, mechatronics, design, finance and global businesses and be able to communicate your unique ideas to others, as well as continue to learn as a professional engineer.

Your studies will include areas such as electronic system design, machine intelligence and robotics - combined with finance, the global economy and business management. You will be able to take a broader view of engineering systems, utilising your knowledge of markets and management. 

You’ll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

A feature of this course is the access you'll have to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct which combines RMIT's expertise in technology and design innovation.

To ensure you graduate job-ready, you’ll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective

Career Outcomes

Opportunities for advanced manufacturing and mechatronics engineers are as diverse as the manufacturing industry itself. Graduates with engineering and international business skills will advance their careers quickly and may find work in multinational companies in supply chain and procurement.

Areas of employment are broad and may include the automotive and aerospace industries; the food and beverage industry and engineering and management consultancies. Within these organisations, as a graduate you can take on roles such as project manager, production manager and director of operations.

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Hons)/Bachelor of Business (International Business) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the degree is internationally recognised, and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

Graduates of the degree are also eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.