Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management Practice
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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.
Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2023 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
27 February 2023
Semester 2 -
31 July 2023
2024 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
26 February 2024
Semester 2 -
29 July 2024
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.
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)
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:
CSM80015 BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure * 25 credit points
and
Choose four units from the following list:
Engineering specialisation - 75 cp
Complete either the Structural or Civil specialisation
Civil Engineering Specialisation
Complete the following four units
plus two units from the following:
Structural Engineering Specialisation
Complete the following units
CVE80021 Building Design Project * 25 Credit Pointsplus two units from the following
Electives
Complete two of the following units (25 credit points)
ENG80001 Engineering Master Thesis (25 credit points)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills 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
Graduate skills
The program will provide the following generic attributes:
- Providing career orientated education
- Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
- Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
- Developing lifelong learning skills
- Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Entry requirements
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.