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KPT/JPT (R/520/7/0075) 05/25 - MQA/SWA0796 This course is an inspiring study experience that will take everything you’ve achieved in your undergraduate degree to the next level. Whether you’re a working engineer or a recent graduate, you’ll greatly benefit from this course. You’ll deepen your knowledge in energy and sustainability, and advance your complex problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural environment. This course is also designed to foster innovative thinking, entrepreneurship and leadership, giving you a competitive advantage that positions you to lead innovation and drive industry change in your engineering field. Course structure You’ll complete eight units (48 credit points) as follows: CORE UNITS • Advanced engineering data analysis • Engineering entrepreneurship • Research methods MAJOR UNITS • Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering • Sustainable energy technologies • Green building • Principles and practices for sustainable development ELECTIVE UNITS • Environmental and air pollution control • Smart grids. Learning outcomes The core units in engineering leadership and engineering analysis will strengthen your abilities in critical reasoning, innovation and strategic thinking. As a whole, you’ll acquire an advanced understanding in energy and sustainability and the ability to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. You’ll be able to: • apply advanced energy and sustainability-based knowledge in an engineering context • employ energy and sustainability-based techniques to solve complex problems, design engineering solutions, and evaluate potential designs to identify optimal solutions • research, investigate and critically appraise current developments and research directions, and identify future directions for energy and sustainability • demonstrate a commitment to uphold the code of ethics and established norms of professional engineering conduct MASTER OF ADVANCED ENGINEERING (ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY) 1 year (full-time) 2 years (part-time)* Classes are held weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. February and July Coursework • communicate information effectively to industry and the wider community • demonstrate knowledge of team dynamics and leadership, and function effectively as an individual and in diverse engineering teams • select and apply appropriate resources and modern engineering tools to systematically manage systems and progress knowledge • employ energy and sustainability techniques into all phases of engineering project work, including business planning and financial management. RM49,000 Malaysian student RM53,900 International student 2020 fees for full course Graduate research pathway * Part-time study is not available for international students. Research option This degree offers a research pathway into the Monash Doctoral Program (PhD). You’ll need a recommendation from the Associate Head of School (Graduate Research) and approval from the Monash Graduate Research Office. I wanted to hone my engineering aptitude in energy and sustainability, and broaden my knowledge in problem-solving beyond the chemical discipline. This course definitely did that for me. I was enriched and challenged in constructive ways and I sharpened my technical skills as well.” FELICITY GLENNIER NIXON Master of Advanced Engineering (Energy and Sustainability) Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) Completed an industrial placement at Top Glove as a production trainee. Volunteered with the Monash Engineers Without Borders student chapter to enhance the living environment of a non-profit shelter in Rawang. Participated in Monash’s Green Steps program and worked on a food waste management project for the campus cafeteria. Aspires to contribute sustainable solutions and energy-efficient proposals towards a greener economy for Malaysia. POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 25