Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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Duration
2 Year/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
103429C
Fees
A$37480 (annual for 2021)*
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This combined postgraduate course is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development specifically in the fields of civil or structural engineering and construction management.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management, students must complete a total of 16 units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 5 x Core Units (62.5 credit points)
- 6 x Civil Engineering OR Structural Engineering specialisation-specific units (75 credit points)
- 4 x Construction Management Specialisation units (50 credit points)
- 1 x Construction elective (12.5 credit points)
The Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management consists of 16 units (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. This course is available on a full-time or part-time basis. In each academic year, two units (25 credit points) per semester would normally constitute a part-time load and four units (50 credit points) per semester constitute a full-time load. The volume of learning of the Master of Engineering Practice/Master of Construction Management is typically 2 years.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
Units of study
Complete 2 core units as prescribed
Complete one of the following units
Complete the following four units
Complete two of the following units
Complete the following four units
Complete two of the following units
Complete four of the following units
Complete one of the following units
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :
| # | Description |
|---|---|
| CLO1 | Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Civil or Structural Engineering and Construction Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure |
| CLO2 | Plan and execute independent research projects by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills |
| CLO3 | Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable Civil or Structural Engineering and Construction Management trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure |
| CLO4 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of Civil or Structural Engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry |
| CLO5 | Demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders |
| CLO6 | Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs |
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
- a Bachelor of Engineering (in Civil or Infrastructure or Construction) (Honours)* (minimum 4 years of full time study) degree, or
- a Graduate Certificate of Engineering (in Civil or Structural or Construction Management) degree following on from a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Infrastructure or Construction) degree, or
- a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)