This course combines the latest in mechatronics technologies, systems engineering and additive manufacturing with international business studies and high-level financial and economic analysis.

You'll learn to design, build and operate smart systems relevant to the aerospace, automotive, food processing and electronics industries, and oversee the development of large-scale, global manufacturing facilities.

With knowledge and skills in both engineering and business, you will be uniquely placed to succeed within the globalized engineering economy. You'll graduate ready to work in leading national and international companies. This course will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities and you'll be able to work across a variety of positions within the engineering industry as a technical expert who has an appreciation of the financial side of technology innovation.

As an RMIT graduate, you'll demonstrate skills across engineering, mechatronics, design, finance and global businesses and be able to communicate your unique ideas to others, as well as continue to learn as a professional engineer.

Your studies will include areas such as electronic system design, machine intelligence and robotics - combined with finance, the global economy and business management. You will be able to take a broader view of engineering systems, utilising your knowledge of markets and management.

You’ll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

A feature of this course is the access you'll have to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct which combines RMIT's expertise in technology and design innovation.

To ensure you graduate job-ready, you’ll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective.

Why study Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering and International Business at RMIT?

RMIT University is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for engineering (mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing) and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for business management studies.

Get involved in high-tech manufacturing processes and the manufacturing of high-tech products and have the financial know-how to consider technological innovation and commercialization.

Studying advanced manufacturing and mechatronics with business at RMIT offers you the following benefits:

Prepare yourself for employment                                            

With the opportunity for industry placements undertaken locally or internationally, you'll be work-ready when you graduate. There are also opportunities to tackle research projects in partnership with industry, like the Engineers Without Borders Challenge Scholarship. Industry placements are also available to you within the financial sector.

Access to specialized facilities                                                      

You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct which combines RMIT's expertise in technology and design innovation.

Hands-on learning experiences                                                

Through hands-on learning and workplace experience, you'll have the opportunity to work in design and development teams, as is expected in many industries.

Opportunities for advanced manufacturing and mechatronics engineers are as diverse as the manufacturing industry itself. Graduates with engineering and international business skills will advance their careers quickly and may find work in multinational companies in supply chain and procurement.

Areas of employment are broad and may include the automotive and aerospace industries; the food and beverage industry and engineering and management consultancies. Within these organisations, as a graduate you can take on roles such as project manager, production manager and director of operations.