Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

RMIT University

Program Overview

This double degree combines a deep dive into aerospace engineering with the strategic know‑how of business, preparing you to design and build cutting‑edge aircraft or spacecraft while also leading teams and managing projects. It’s ideal if you’re passionate about both technical innovation and organisational impact, offering you a versatile and future-oriented career path.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In the first year, you’ll lay a strong foundation in both engineering and business. You’ll take core engineering units like Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice and Engineering Mathematics, while also beginning business studies through subjects such as Introduction to Management. You’ll be encouraged to think big, collaborating via projects like the humanitarian‑focused Engineers Without Borders Challenge, where real-world problem‑solving becomes tangible.

Year 2:
During your second year, the coursework builds on your technical and managerial skills. Engineering units such as Digital Fundamentals and Engineering Science deepen your understanding of systems and design, while business subjects develop areas like organisational planning and resource coordination. You might also take an elective that gives hands-on exposure to both the engineering and business sides – for instance, combining design thinking with market-led project leadership.

Year 3:
By year three, things get more specialized. In your aerospace engineering stream, you can choose advanced units—maybe Aerospace Structures or Computational Engineering—that explore materials, dynamics, and simulation. At the same time, you’ll continue your business studies, choosing a major or minor (for example global business, supply chain, or business analytics) which lets you tailor your management skills to your engineering ambitions.

Year 4:
This year is all about integrating your learning: you’ll work on complex aerospace systems with subjects like Spaceflight Systems Design or Unmanned Aircraft Systems, applying both theory and creativity. On the business side, you’ll dive into more strategic units, building on your earlier management knowledge and preparing to lead projects or start initiatives. There’s also an option for industry‑based learning or internships, so you can test your skills in real business or engineering environments.

Year 5:
In your final year, you'll culminate your studies in a capstone project—an ambitious, industry‑relevant challenge where you apply everything you’ve learned in both aerospace and business. Alongside this, you'll take higher-level electives, develop leadership skills, and may also continue with a work-integrated learning experience to further sharpen your readiness for the professional world.

Focus Areas:
Aircraft & spacecraft design, dynamics & control, propulsion systems, business management, strategic leadership.

Learning Outcomes:
You’ll graduate able to design and analyse complex aerospace systems, lead engineering projects, manage resources, and make strategic business decisions.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The aerospace engineering component is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, and because it’s part of the Washington Accord, your qualification is recognised internationally — so you can work confidently as a professional engineer in many countries. On the business side, while there’s no external accreditation, you’ll gain practical leadership skills that are highly valued across industries.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):
RMIT is well-regarded for its strong industry connections and hands‑on learning, and its engineering programs consistently rank among the top in Australia. Employers often highlight RMIT grads’ readiness for real-world challenges, thanks to the practical and interdisciplinary training this double degree provides.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This double degree at RMIT isn’t just about learning—it’s about doing. You won’t just study theory; you’ll put engineering concepts into action on real business and aerospace challenges. Through projects, placements, and cross-disciplinary briefs, this program shapes you to lead in aerospace—not just as a technical expert, but as someone who can think strategically in business contexts.

Here’s what your journey could look like over the five years:

Engineers Without Borders Challenge: Early in your degree, you’ll jump into a humanitarian engineering project. This isn’t a typical classroom exercise—you’ll work on real-world problems, collaborating with peers and tackling solutions that have a global impact.

Capstone Project: In your final year, you’ll take on a major engineering project connected to industry or designed to mimic a professional engineering environment. This is your chance to bring together everything you’ve learned—math, design, analysis—and create a real solution that could make a difference.

Industry Placements: Throughout your degree, you have opportunities for work-integrated learning in years 2, 3, or 4. These placements give you hands-on experience under professional supervision, so you can see what engineering practice is really like.

Flexible Minors: You can specialise in aerospace areas like Aircraft Technologies or Spacecraft Technologies—or explore business areas like international business, supply chain, or finance. This flexibility means you can shape your degree to match exactly where you want to go.

Real‑world, project-based learning: Your classes aren’t just lectures. Through tutorials, workshops, lab sessions, and group projects, you’ll always be applying what you learn—so concepts stick and you’re building practical skills along the way.

Specialist technical courses: Subjects like unmanned aircraft systems, composite materials, and spaceflight systems design help you gain deep, hands-on engineering expertise that directly aligns with what the aerospace industry needs.

In short: if you want a degree that combines advanced aerospace engineering with leadership and business skills—and gives you the chance to build, test, and lead—this program is a perfect fit.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this double degree gives you a rare advantage: you’ll understand the complex technical side of aerospace systems and have the business savvy to make strategic decisions. This combination sets you up to lead, manage, and innovate in high-stakes projects right from the start.

Typical roles you could step into include:

Aerospace Engineer (designing or testing aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, and more)
Project Manager in aerospace or aviation firms
Operations or Strategy Lead in aviation or defense companies
Consultant or Business Development Manager in engineering-focused organisations

Here’s what this means for you:

Real-world experience built in – Work-integrated learning (WIL) is embedded throughout the program. You’ll gain hands-on experience through industry placements, a final-year capstone project, and problem-based subjects such as the Engineers Without Borders challenge.

Industry-connected teaching – The aerospace engineering side of the program is guided by an Industry Advisory Committee made up of senior engineers from major national organisations. This ensures that what you learn is exactly what the industry needs.

Global professional recognition – The engineering degree is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, giving you international recognition through the Washington Accord.

Strong employability – RMIT graduates with this kind of double degree are highly regarded. Your combination of practical engineering and business skills opens doors in companies like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, airlines, defense agencies, and more.

Well-supported career services – Beyond industry experience and capstone projects, RMIT offers dedicated support for internships and job placements to help you launch your career confidently.

Further Academic Progression:
Completing the BH082 double degree doesn’t mean you have to stop there. If you maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0), you’re guaranteed entry into RMIT’s Master of Engineering (Aerospace) with two semesters of advanced standing — meaning you can fast-track part of your postgraduate studies.

If you’re drawn to research, there’s also the option to pursue a research-focused path, such as a Master by Research or PhD, allowing you to dive deeper into aerospace innovation and R&D.