On successful completion of a CQU Bachelor of Engineering Technology/Bachelor of Business program graduates should demonstrate an:

1.  ability to apply knowledge of basic science, engineering and business fundamentals;

2.  ability to communicate effectively, not only with others in engineering and business practice but also with the community at large;

3.  in-depth technical and business competencies in one engineering discipline and business specialisation respectively;

4.  ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and to identify, apply and adapt appropriate procedures, techniques and resources in their resolution;

5.  in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate technology and business practice and its applications and evolution in technology and business system design and operation;

6.  ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member;

7.  understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the engineering; technologist/business manager, and the need for sustainable development;

8.  understanding of the principles of sustainable design, practice and development;

9.  understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and

10.  expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so.

These are the defined graduate attributes of this program.

This program develops skills and knowledge to work at an engineering technologist/business manager level. The double degree program equips you to apply knowledge and skills in analysis, scientific, technological and business administration principles and to exhibit management skills and social responsibility to existing and new technology and business areas. See the CQU Glossary for definition of a double degree, available from http://www.cqu.edu.au/glossary.

This program is aimed at the education of engineering technologists/business managers in one of eight engineering specialisations in one of three disciplines:

• Civil
• Electrical
  • Control and Instrumentation
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Power and Machines
• Mechanical

combined with one of the following business specialisations:

• Marketing
• Consumer Marketing
• Tourism
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Management
• E-Commerce
• Commerce
• Economics and Finance
• Business and Taxation Law
• Operations Management
• Management
• Procurement and Supply

The program consists of a common first year after which students select their study of an engineering technology and business discipline specialisation.