Bachelor of Technology in Product Design and Innovation

Awarded by University of South Australia

Structure and Content

This advanced level degree program consists of 8 courses and may be completed in 20 months through distance education mode, as follows:

 

Term 1 Product Costing and Economic Decisions
Conceptual Design and Innovation
Term 2 Aesthetics and Ergonomics in Product Design
Material and Process Selection in Product Design
Term 3 Product Design Communication
Mechnical Design Simulation
Term 4 Rapid Manufacturing and Tooling
Product Lifecycle Management

Entry Requirement

  • A recognised polytechnic diploma in engineering, technology,or related technical areas or equivalent qualifications
  • Good command of English.
  • Relevant Industrial Experience, amounting to at least one year.

Delivery Method

Most Courses in this program heavily rely on the use of digital technologies of product design and manufacture in the form of educational software packages. The teaching mode for all subjects will be through modular or intensive methods of delivery.

Assessment Methods

Each course will be assessed by class participation, written assignment and/or examination.

Graduation and Degree

Graduates will be allowed to use the award title BTech or BTech (Product Design & Innovation) after their names.