Master of Development Technologies

Course 213-DT (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2009
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Coordinator

Dr Lu Aye
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tel: +61 3 8344 6879
Email: lua@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Course Coordinator
Dr Lu Aye E: lua@unimelb.edu.au

School of Engineering
Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview: The Graduate Program in Development Technologies is designed in consultation with senior engineering academics in developing countries for engineers and other applied scientists in developing countries.

This program is also useful for applicants interested in working in overseas countries.

This program is designed for students to acquire skills in the analysis, design and management of engineering systems in developing countries and to gain advanced knowledge in the selection and adaptation of engineering technology for sustainable development.

Objectives: That a graduate of the program should:
  • acquire skills in the analysis, design and management of engineering systems in developing countries;
  • gain advanced knowledge in the selection and adaptation of engineering technology for sustainable economic development.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: -
Subject Options: Core Subjects (50 points)
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.500
Semester 1
12.500
Not offered in 2009
12.500
50 points of subjects chosen from Electives or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator (not more than 25 points by research)
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.500
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.500
Semester 1
12.500
Semester 1, Semester 2
50.000
Semester 2
12.500
Semester 2
12.500
Entry Requirements:

4 year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline with an average grade of at least 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne)

Language Requirements

International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes:

Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either:

TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based)
or
IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module).

Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative** English Language entry requirement is available as follows:

TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne
or
IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne.

** The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your program.

Core Participation Requirements: -
Graduate Attributes: -
Generic Skills: -

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