Microelectronics (Graduate Certificate)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics

Length

1 semester full-time or up to 1 year part-time.

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course is the first stage of the three-semester Master of Microelectronic Engineering program. Introduced at the request of the Victorian government, it is part of an initiative to develop training programs in the semiconductor industry, and aims to allow engineers to upgrade their skills and practical experience to satisfy industry requirements.

Course structure

Students complete four subjects, each worth 15 credit points. Recommended subjects include Electronic Design Automation (EDA) - Tools and Design Methodology, EDA - Tools and Technique, Integrated Circuit Design, and Digital System Design.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $10,290 (60 credit points).

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Four-year Bachelor of Engineering in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or a four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or equivalent. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in an appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, but may be required to take additional (preliminary) subjects. A list is available from the Department of Electronic Engineering.

Semester starts

Semester 2 (July)

Career opportunities

Microelectronics is a rapidly expanding area of manufacturing, and graduates also will be able to apply for positions across the broader field of electronic engineering.