The Master of Professional Engineering (Software) is a flexible degree that will allow you to fast-track your career in engineering. The program includes a variety of advanced engineering courses to help you extend your technical skills. You can choose to develop your expertise in data security, data mining, software verification and validation, network and distributed computing, advanced databases, compiler design, computer graphics, and machine intelligence. You can also diversify your engineering expertise with courses in mechatronics or computer systems engineering, or broaden your skills base in a complimentary area such as business and management skills, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or environmental management. You will also complete a year-long, advanced engineering project (design-based or theoretical – the choice is yours), which can potentially be linked to industry. The flexible nature of the program puts you in control. Whether you want to specialise or diversify, move into a more senior role, lead teams or projects, develop sophisticated research and innovation skills for R&D roles - you can choose courses to support your personal career goals. Learning Outcomes Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects Ethical conduct and professional accountability Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour Professional use and management of information Orderly management of self, and professional conduct Effective team membership and team leadership Demonstrated capacity for dealing with uncertain problems using self-direction