Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
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Prepare for a career in electrical and electronic engineering by studying the Bachelor of Engineering Technology major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at AUT. Gain industry-relevant skills to design, implement, and maintain electrical power and utility systems, with an emphasis on sustainability, practical projects, and technology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Design and implement power and utility systems
Develop the skills required to design, implement, and maintain reliable and efficient electrical power and utility systems in industry.
Apply knowledge of electronic and signal processing systems
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in electronics, process control, and signal processing.
Utilise engineering mathematics and management
What You're Signing Up For
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering major equips students with practical skills to design, implement, and maintain power and utility systems for businesses and communities. The program combines engineering fundamentals, power engineering, electronics, and control systems with a strong focus on sustainability and work-integrated learning. Students gain hands-on experience through supervised work placement and an industry-based specialisation project, preparing them for careers in power, control, and building services engineering.
Course Content
- Introductory Engineering Mathematics
- Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Digital Devices and Systems
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Collaborative Practices
- Analogue Devices and Systems
- Engineering Materials I
- Industrial Measurement and Control
- Electronics Project
- Introduction to Microcontrollers
- Elements of Power Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Engineering Management
- Embedded Digital Systems
- PLC Applications
- Specialisation Project (Parts A & B)
- Power Systems Analysis & Design
- Electrical Machines
- Renewable Energy Generation, Storage and Utilisation
- Power Electronic Systems (optional)
- Sustainable Energy for Renewable Power (optional)
- Embedded System Design (optional)
- Digital Systems Development (I & II, optional)
- Instrumentation and Control Systems (optional)
- Power Engineering (optional)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Energy
Utilities
Building Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Control system engineer
Lighting and building services engineer