Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
This combined postgraduate course Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is for students who wish to become entrepreneurial leaders and managers in the field of civil engineering. Students will develop civil engineering discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills, whilst developing specialist skills needed to lead and manage the process of innovation, business startups, high growth and rapid change.
The course will have an applied industry focus and present units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in these fields.
The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is tailored for both those who want to create new enterprises and those who want to bring new attitudes and possibilities to existing ventures. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, whether public sector, private sector to non-profit.
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Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This combined postgraduate course Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is for students who wish to become entrepreneurial leaders and managers in the field of civil engineering. Students will develop civil engineering discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills, whilst developing specialist skills needed to lead and manage the process of innovation, business startups, high growth and rapid change.
The course will have an applied industry focus and present units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in these fields.
The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is tailored for both those who want to create new enterprises and those who want to bring new attitudes and possibilities to existing ventures. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, whether public sector, private sector to non-profit.
Course structure
The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 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 typical part-time student's average weekly workload is expected to be 25 hours of personal study and class attendance time. For full-time students this would equate to 50 hours per week.
To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students must complete 16 units (200 credit points) comprising:
Eight Master of Engineering (Civil) units, made up of:
- 4 Technical units (50 credit points)
- 2 Elective units (25 credit points)
- 2 Research units: 1 Research Methods unit (12.5 credit points); 1 Research Minor Project (Research Paper) (12.5 credit points)
Eight Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation units, made up of:
- 8 Core units (100 credit points)
* Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.
Units of study
Master of Engineering (Civil)
Technical units - Choose four units (50 credit points):
Technical units - Choose four units (50 credit points):
Elective units - Choose two units (25 credit points):
Research units - Choose two units (25 credit points):
CVE80001 Research Paper # Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Core units - Complete all eight units listed below (100 credit points):
Core units - Complete all eight units listed below (100 credit points):
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Please note that all units are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified.
# Outcome units
Matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
* Units also offered by correspondence
Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.
Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is tailored for both those who want to create new enterprises and those who want to bring new attitudes and possibilities to existing ventures. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, whether public sector, private sector to non-profit.
Aims and objectives
At the completion of the Master of Engineering (Civil) course, graduates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure.
2. Plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant civil engineering topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills.
3. Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable civil engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure.
4. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of civil engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
At completion of the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, graduates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure.
2. Plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant civil engineering topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills.
3. Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable civil engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure.
4. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of civil engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
At completion of the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, graduates should be able to:
1. Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking.
2. Apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
3. Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use advanced tools and practices of entrepreneurship within project work.
4. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context.
5. Apply entrepreneurship fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate entrepreneurship and innovation methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts.
6. Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
7. Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence as preparation for research higher degrees.
Graduate skills
The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to provide graduates with the following generic attributes.
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work and community situations
- Adaptable and able to manage change, and
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry
The entry requirements for Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are as follows:
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) degree or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil) degree following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree or
- a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.