Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering for 2013

Why study Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering?

An engineering double degree offers diversity, more career choices and flexibility.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that integrates mechanics, electronics, computer science and control theory. It is at the cutting-edge of creating smarter products, devices and processes.

Mechatronics engineers develop, improve and optimise products and their functionality. As a mechatronics engineer you will improve the performance, features and functionality of products like cars, aircraft systems, medical and surgical devices and dishwashers.

The processes and production lines used to make these and many other products are also mechatronic in nature.

Engineering and commerce is a powerful combination. Many engineers work in areas outside of engineering, such as management, banking and consulting. Many go on to become CEOs of major corporations. Almost 20 per cent of CEOs of ASX100 companies are engineers. This double degree will develop your business skills and complement the qualities that make engineers competent business leaders - problem solving and planning skills, and their focus on the future and continuous improvement.

For a full course structure visit the handbook entry using the link on the right hand side of this page.

Engineering is a hands-on discipline where learning goes beyond the classroom so it is important that you choose a university with the very best facilities to support your learning. Monash University hosts unique, world-class engineering facilities including:

• computer laboratory facilities, available 24/7, including printing, multimedia, notebook and wireless areas
• a science and technology library and resource centre designed specifically for engineering studies
• the largest wind tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere, used to test aerodynamics of vehicles (including the Monash Motorsport car), airplanes, UAVs, trucks, trains, buildings and yachts. The tunnel has even been used for aerodynamic testing by elite athletes such as Tour de France winner Cadel Evans
• The Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, housing one of the world's most powerful electron microscopes.

The Monash Engineering Research and Industry Training (MERIT) program prepares you for life beyond your undergraduate degree. The program offers a range of enrichment activities that help you become work-ready, sharpen your leadership skills and refine your research skills, so you can excel in further study.

Twelve weeks of vacation employment is undertaken during the program allowing you to get experience in securing employment, a taste for working in industry and a head start on your career.

View the full Faculty of Business and Economics 2013 Undergraduate Course Guide