Master of Engineering (Military Systems Integration) Program
Program Information
Brochure - This provides an overview of the Program.
Program Learning Guide -
Version 6, 1 November, 2009.
The Program Learning Guide provides you with information and details of the online MSI program structure, options and delivery modes; details in this guide may be changed as the conversion project progresses.
Sample Online Asynchronous Presentation
Online Asynchronous Presentation.
This sample presentation shows how course material can be delivered online.
Modes of Study
This linked diagram explains the Modes of Study relevant to this program.
University Enrolment for this program is a three step process
Step 1 Gain employer endorsement
Step 2 Online Application http://www.unisa.edu.au/applyonline/ - Students whose application has been approved by the Program Director will be directed to step three in this process.
Step 3 Enrol online http://www.unisa.edu.au/enrolonline/default.asp.
Conference - 3&4 February 2010 - Compulsory
This is a two day conference workshop for students enrolling in the courses commencing during Semester 1, 2010. I.e.
System Design and Integration (EEET 5128) and/or
System Project Environment (EEET 5129)
It represents a synchronous learning activity under the Program. The remaining course content then takes place using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous on-line learning.
Please continue to visit this site as further information relating to the Conference is posted. Information on the first workshop appears below as a guide to what can be expected
Conference - 12&13 August 2009
To kick off the first two courses in the MSI (Flex) Program, the Defence and Systems Institute (DASI) hosted the first MSI Conference on Wednesday August 12 and Thursday August 13 at the Mawson Lakes Campus.
Program Schedule
Students enrolled in EEET 5136 - Systems Engineering Principles and/or EEET 5127 - Engineering Needs and Acceptance in 2009 attended this two-day conference workshop. It represented a synchronous learning method as defined in the Program.
For information purposes, conference guest speakers included
- Professor Russ Abbott, Professor Computer Science, California State University
- Lt Col Steve Bell, Deputy Director, Capability Development and Governance, Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO)
- Mr Jack Atkinson, General Manager Future Projects, ASC Pty Ltd
Jack Atkinson has been with ASC for 16 years and oversees the company's future projects, including work associated with Future Submarine. Mr Atkinson has over 32 years of engineering experience within the defence industry having previously worked for the Department of Defence. - Mr David Evans, Engineering Manager Defence Operations, Saab Systems
David has 25 plus years Combat Systems experience from the ADF end-user perspective through to new acquisition system design, integration and acceptance plus support and industry capability development. His areas of interest include Combat Systems Engineering and Strategic Engineering Management
Please refer back to this website for updates.
Further information:
Project Manager: Associate Professor David Cropley
email: david.cropley@unisa.edu.au
phone: (08) 8302 3301
System Project Environment Papers
The final assignment in EEET 5129 - System Project Environment course takes the form of a conference paper on a subject of the authors choosing which explores some aspect of the Defence Project Environment.
Following are the class papers from each year of the course: