Degree in Mechanical and Automation Engineering (Dalian Ocean University students only)
This study programme is for you if you are an enrolled student at Dalian Ocean University studying in the Degree in Mechanical and Automation Engineering.
International
About this programme
This study programme is for you if you're an enrolled student at Dalian Ocean University and studying in the Degree in Mechanical and Automation Engineering.
The courses in this programme support the learning in your programme delivered by Otago Polytechnic Engineering staff in Dalian. It provides additional English language support, learning materials and access to online learning for courses that cannot be delivered on campus.
This programme has been specifically designed for those looking to pathway into employment.
The learners most likely to benefit from this are high school leavers, second chance learners, career changers, and skill upgraders who are motivated by the need to gain or retain entry-level employment in the highly paid tech sector.
Successful participants may also go on to create their own product as an entrepreneur through the application of these skills in a technology team or company or pursue employment as a contractor and/or freelancer.
What You Study
Programme content
This programme of study supports learning on the degree programme offered jointly by Dalian Ocean University and Otago Polytechnic.
It will provide online learning options for courses that are not able to be delivered face-to-face and will additionally provide support resources for your face-to-face learning within the programme.
You will be supported by a Teaching Assistant in Dalian who will also provide practical training through labs and workshops.
Further study options
After successfully completing this programme of study, you will be eligible to apply to travel to the Dunedin Campus of Otago Polytechnic. Here you can complete the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical).
Workload
Your workload
All study is highly structured, guided and self-directed and you will need to have good time management skills. As a full-time student, you should typically aim for around 30-40 hours of study per week. You will be required to engage with the online resources and activities, and complete assessments.
Entry
Entry requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in the Dalian Ocean University Otago Polytechnic joint degree programme in Mechanical and Automation Engineering.
A change for 2023 enrolments
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
