Statement of Graduate Attributes for
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Systems and Aerospace Engineering) Program
On completion of the program, the graduate will –
IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
Possess knowledge and skills related to software engineering as a whole and in-depth knowledge in Aerospace Systems and at least two specialty areas from: Digital Systems; Software Technology; Information Interfaces; Information Systems; and Systems & Networks.
Possess broad knowledge and skills across mathematical, scientific, and information technology disciplines related to software engineering, and an appreciation of how they relate to each other.
Possess knowledge and skills that permit effective participation in a wide range of work environments where software engineering finds application.
Appreciate the central role and the characteristics of good design and scientific investigation in software engineering.
Possess core skills for independent research in software engineering at a level appropriate for effective participation in a supervised research environment (PhD or MPhil).
Possess an appreciation of software engineering as an international and collegial activity with transnational professional values.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Be able to write and talk about software engineering issues and demonstrate projects in a manner appropriate for the research community, industry, and government.
Be able to participate in broad and informed discussion of engineering issues as a contributor to the community, industry, and government.
Be able to choose and use the most effective communication strategies for communicating with these groups.
Be able to effectively participate in and manage multidisciplinary teams to produce a common outcome.
INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
Be committed to ongoing intellectual development, building on the foundations of the software engineering degree.
Be able to locate and absorb information from a variety of sources to solve software engineering problems.
Be capable of finding creative and efficient design solutions to engineering problems.
CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
Engage in critical appraisal of ideas and opinions about general engineering issues and of original research in software engineering.
Use the analytical, reasoning, and problem solving skills developed through the study of software engineering to analyse, understand, and solve complex issues in the wider community.
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
Be able to take an informed position on the ethical issues generated by engineering research and its applications.
Appreciate the fundamental importance of engineering contributions to our cultural evolution and to society’s health and wellbeing.