Engineering Economic Analysis

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 5012
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Course ID
202162
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Meng Li
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with necessary knowledge and skills to analyse economic decisions within engineering contexts, utilizing various analytical tools. Building upon concepts of time value of money, the course delves into the economic processes of decision-making, life-cycle cost, and multi-attribute analysis with the consideration of interest, depreciation and taxation. Learners will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for conducting effective decision analysis. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of engineering economic analysis and be equipped to apply their knowledge and skills to solve complex problems in professional settings, while effectively communicating their analyses and recommendations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the principles of financial accounting and economic decision-making process
  • Examine the financial conditions of a manufacturing company
  • Analyse different product and service costs and benefits in manufacturing
  • Apply appropriate techniques for measuring the equivalent worth of project investments in terms of interest rate, depreciation and taxation
  • Demonstrate an effective decision-making process in the presence of multiple attributes, uncertainties, or risks

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 58165
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 58167
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 8:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 8:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 58166
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55471
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
2 Nov - 2 Nov Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
Class number
Class number 55472
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
Class number
Class number 55225
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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