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The Master of Engineering Practice/ Master of Construction Management Practice aims to prepare students for roles managing people, equipment, materials, built environment and assets, as well as roles overseeing technological processes and with managerial aspects related to the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure. It provides a structured study of advanced management theories, techniques and practices in the planning and management of building and infrastructure projects.

Students gain significant knowledge and skills in procurement and project delivery, resource planning and management, project costing, health and safety, and risk management. They also learn about the environmental, financial, legal and contractual considerations associated with project-based industries.

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Applicants are required to have one of the following:

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 Infrasructure) degree, or
a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.Find out how you can meet us in your home country or in Australia.

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Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Duration

2 Year/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

107395J

Fees

A$44240 (annual for 2024)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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. The course will have an applied industry focus and present units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in these fields. The specialisations of civil or structural engineering with construction management in this combined course have a technical focus, along with industry relevant research units, to suit the needs of the individual student. Importantly, many of the units of study have a sustainability theme which is the great challenge for the delivery of infrastructure in the 21st century.

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 Practice, students must complete a total of 14 units (200 credit points) as follows:

7 Core units (100 credit points)
6 Engineering Specialisation units (75 credit points) from Civil or Structural comprising
- 4 core specialisation units
- 2 option units
2 electives (25 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Construction Management is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Units of study

Core units - 100 cp

Complete all 3 units:

CSM80006 Engineering Project Management

CSM80015 BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure * 25 credit points

CVE80001 Research Paper *

and

Choose four units from the following list:

CSM80003 Construction Law and Contract Management *

CSM80013 Procurement, Tendering and Contracts *

CSM80014 Advanced Scheduling and Visualisation-Based Integrated Project Controls *

CSM80016 Estimating and Project Costing *

MME80001 Resource Planning and Management *

Engineering specialisation - 75 cp

Complete either the Structural or Civil specialisation

Civil Engineering Specialisation

Complete the following four units

CVE80003 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics *

CVE80004 Advanced Concrete Design *

CVE80007 Geotechnical Design *

CVE80009 Integrated Water Design *

plus two units from the following:

CSM80016 Estimating and Project Costing

CVE80005 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures

CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling

CVE80010 Principles of Sustainability

CVE80020 Bridge Design

CVE80021 Building Design Project

Structural Engineering Specialisation

Complete the following units

CVE80004 Advanced Concrete Design *

CVE80005 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures *

CVE80021 Building Design Project * 25 Credit Points

plus two units from the following

CSM80016 Estimating and Project Costing

CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling

CVE80007 Geotechnical Design

CVE80010 Principles of Sustainability

CVE80018 Finite Element Methods and Applications

CVE80019 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

CVE80020 Bridge Design

Electives

Complete two of the following units (25 credit points)

CSM80011 Systems, Processes and Technologies for Construction

CSM80012 Documentation and Information Management with BIM

CSM80017 Managing Quality and Safety in Construction Site Operations

ENG80001 Engineering Master Thesis (25 credit points)

RSK80006 Risk Management in Projects and Engineering Industries

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

The Master of Engineering Practice/ Master of Construction Management Practice postgraduate course aims to prepare graduates for future professional roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes, projects and funds in the construction projects and construction industry organisations.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of the Master of Engineering Practice/ Master of Construction Management Practice course, graduates will be able to:

Apply high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction and Infrastructure Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
Plan and execute independent research projects by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
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
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
Exercise clear and coherent communication for all professional purposes with specialist and non-specialist audiences including clients, customers, project teams and stakeholders from different disciplines and diverse cultures
Exercise and exhibit a high-level of accountability, autonomy, credibility, ethics, and integrity in all professional responsibilities and personal work outputs

Professional recognition

Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$44240 (annual for 2024)*

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.

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

• 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 Infrasructure) 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

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Find out more

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Free call: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au