Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.

You will have access to online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Classes are taught by experts in their fields. There is a strong emphasis on laboratory work and professional engineering projects to put theory into practice and enhance research, teamwork, leadership, communication and project management skills.

You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art facilities in the areas of communications systems, RF and microwave circuits and antennas, networks and software-defined networks to support relevant teaching and learning activities. You will also have access to a wide range of simulation software that represents current industry practice ensuring that you’ll be familiar with the type of equipment you’re likely to use in industry.

Industry plays a vital consultative role in the program through membership of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Other members of the PAC include alumni and academic staff.

There are also extensive links with industry, particularly through laboratories that incorporate work-integrated learning, through research projects, consulting, and through industry-sponsored student design projects.

Notable industry links for this program include:

• Telstra
• ARCIA (Australian Radio Communications Industry Association)
• iTC Global
• RFS (Radio Frequency Systems)
• Juniper Networks
• Google
• JRD Communications Pty Ltd
• Microchip Australia Pty Ltd
• TE Connectivity
• National Instruments
• Analog Devices Australia
• DSTG (Defence Science and Technology Group)
• BAE Systems
• Engineers Australia
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
• IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology)

Graduates of this program will be equipped to work in leadership roles in telecommunication and network industries.

In the private sector, graduates work in the design, manufacture and supply of telecommunication and network devices, systems and services.

In the public sector, graduates provide the community with essential services in areas such as:

• telecommunication
• networking
• transportation
• security
• defence
• health
• education
• emergency services
• environment protection

Other graduates establish their own business or undertake higher studies by research.

RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, not just a local one.

Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and the United States, the RMIT International Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.

There are also other opportunities for global study and work.