You'll graduate as part of a new breed of automotive engineering professionals involved in automotive engineering design, manufacturing and testing using contemporary engineering methods, and computational and experimental tools. In this program you'll use advanced computer-aided engineering software such as Catia and Abaqus. You'll also gain hands-on experience in several state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including the full scale Vehicle Wind Tunnel, Green Engines Research Laboratory and Vehicle NVH Laboratory. The program offers the flexibility for specialisation in advanced automotive design and development or automotive manufacturing. It aims to develop future technological leaders capable of managing innovation in both design and manufacturing settings. You will have the opportunity to do work experience in multinational companies, which will enhance your employment opportunities in the global job market. The program also provides exchange opportunities between RMIT and universities worldwide, including opportunities for dual Masters awards. The program aims to enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the product life-cycle and systems design of modern automobiles and associated technologies. This will be developed through project based learning involving real life problems in cooperation with industry both locally and internationally.

Graduates will be able to work effectively as automotive engineering specialists, leading technological innovation in cross-disciplinary teams. They will be able to work effectively within, and between, geographically and culturally diverse settings with a broad understanding of the complex automotive supply chain and logistics involved. In catering for local and international students, this program offers the flexibility for specialisation in automotive design and development as well as in automotive manufacturing engineering processes. Specialised automotive engineers that are currently in short supply, but are increasingly in high demand by the automotive industry worldwide.