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Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things (IoT) is a unique combination of the design, development, and operation telecommunications systems with the IoT technologies that deliver inter-related and integrated computing devices, machines and objects to identify, track and manage data. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things) will be prepared for careers in public and private sectors that deal with the transmission, targeting and management of data and information through telecommunications networks, satellite systems, NBN, mobile telecommunications, television, radio and other media broadcasting infrastructure, as well as defense, space and security industries. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Telecommunications Engineering roles in many other countries. Under supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility for design and operation of telecommunications systems. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: design of sensing and detection systems, such as those found in self-driving vehicles; operation of mobile phone and broadband network infrastructure; design of integrated communications and control system networks in smart buildings; design and operation of micro satellites and satellite communication systems; design and operation of optical networks, including land based or international sub- marine optical fiber networks; design of signal processing systems; and media and entertainment industry. Graduates will contribute within teams for complex projects and may take a lead role in design work, troubleshooting, testing, analysis and verification of component and system performance, project management, and system commissioning. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and, consideration of standards, regulations and compliance. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.