The term 'aerospace' encompasses both atmospheric and space flight. The industry is complex and demanding, and requires talented, creative and motivated people. You'll learn to combine aerospace engineering with business skills to prepare for leadership roles.

Many engineers quickly move into positions of management within organisations. This double degree will give you an advantage, allowing you to progress into positions of responsibility and influence. A business degree will prepare you to operate in a complex financial system - something often associated with large engineering projects.

Aerospace engineering is concerned with the analysis, design and operation of sophisticated aerospace hardware and software systems. The management course is concerned with organisational planning, coordination and resource direction.

Managers draw on technical skills ranging from accounting to organisational behaviour, and they are reliant on analysis and leadership skills.

To succeed in this course, you'll need well-developed skills in mathematics and physical sciences, as well as good communication skills.

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.

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

Career Outcomes

Aerospace engineers gain skills in various fields of advanced technology that are in high demand in non-aerospace organisations, including the automotive industry, power generation industry, software support companies and research organisations.

Likely destinations for graduates include:

• design and manufacturing companies such as Boeing Australia, Airbus, BAE Systems Australia and Australian Aerospace
• defence forces like the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force
• Defence Science and Technology Group and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
• Australian and international airlines
• airworthiness organisations such as Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Defence Aviation Safety Authority and Department of Defence
• general aviation

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers.

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 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.