Online – Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)

The program is composed of 13 units. These units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Industrial Automation Engineering.

Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.

• Demonstrate sound fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles and apply underpinning natural, physical, and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer, and information sciences to solve problems in Industrial Automation engineering.
• Apply in-depth as well as broad understanding of the relevant specialist body of knowledge within the Industrial Automation engineering discipline including programming logic controllers; control systems and instrumentation; safety systems; machine learning; Industrial communication, SCADA, and systematic project management.
• Reflect critically on a broad body of engineering knowledge to plan and execute an Industrial Automation engineering research-based project, with awareness to knowledge development and research direction within the engineering discipline.
• Draw on the knowledge of engineering design practice and understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the Industrial Automation engineering discipline.
• Apply systematic approaches, design processes and established engineering methods, tools, techniques, and resources, underpinned by hazard and risk framework considerations to conduct and manage Industrial Automation engineering projects.
• Communicate effectively technical ideas, design concepts or research results to diverse audience.
• Recognise and pro-actively engage in lifelong learning, as well as develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
• Apply discipline and professional knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, adaptability, and responsibility as a professional engineer.
• Collaboratively work as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards

Akhlaqur Rahman

(Deputy- Vishal Sharma)

To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:

1. 1. A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR
   2. An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR
   3. A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
   4. A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) * that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND
   5. An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.

* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.

** All applicants must have evidence of automation and/or electrical exposure at undergraduate level and/or work experience. Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Industrial Automation Engineering content including fundamentals of Programming, Control and Instrumentation (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):

• • Industrial Automation
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Instrumentation, Control and Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical and Material Systems
  • Mechatronic Systems
  • Manufacturing and Management Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic and Communication Systems
  • Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Production Engineering

Please note: meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.

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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

This master’s degree is fully accredited by Engineers Australia under the Washington Accord. It is internationally recognized under the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) accords and the various signatories.

Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.

This course is classified as Level 9 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

• Process control, commissioning and production management
• Plant, factory and building automation
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs) and SCADA
• Industrial design and consultation
• Supply chain management, quality assurance, and sales
• Operations, maintenance, field services, and technical support
• Controls, instrumentation, and robotics
• Industrial project management and business development

This course may use the following software:

• VPLabs v12
• Codesys Version 3.5.17.0
• MATLAB (Campus Wide License)
• Realterm
• Modbus (Serial and TCP)
• Wireshark
• OPC”
• Open PHA™ – Kenexis
• Python with Pandas
• Numpy
• Matplotlib
• Scikit-learn
• Statsmodels, Tensorflow
• Factory Talk View Studio
• mod_RSsim
• WinTr from”
• PowerFactory
• LabView

Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here

Our master’s degrees take 2 years to complete. The online master’s degrees are delivered on a part-time intensive basis over 2 terms, each of 12 weeks. Part-time students are expected to spend approximately 20 hours per week learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 5 years.

Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.

You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.