Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Business

About the course

This combined degree builds strong mechanical engineering capability alongside broad business knowledge, preparing you to solve complex technical problems while understanding commercial strategy. You’ll develop skills across design, mechanics, materials and manufacturing, fluid and thermal sciences, and computer-aided engineering, while also studying accounting, finance, management, law, leadership and entrepreneurship. You graduate with an accredited engineering honours qualification and business expertise in mechanical engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue mechanical engineering roles across diverse sectors while being equipped for management and leadership pathways. Opportunities span design and development, field-based operations, project delivery and systems supervision in industries such as transport, aerospace, mining, medical technology, electronics, renewable energy, robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing. Typical roles include mechanical engineering designer, mechanical technology engineer, mechanical systems supervisor, operating plant manager and engineering project manager in mechanical engineering.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as mechanical engineer, mining engineer, project manager, mechanical designer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineering supervisor, and etc. in companies including NASA, Siemens, Amcor, Airbus, BAE Systems, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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