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Bachelor of Engineering (Construction Management)
Program summary
QTAC code: 013701
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-14/Rank-71
Award abbreviation: BEng(ConsMgt)
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 384 units (normally 32 courses)
Prerequisites: Mathematics B
Recommended prior study: English, Maths C, and at least one of the sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: 062344G (only a full-time study option is available to international students)
Program overview
This is a four-year program enabling graduates to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. You will develop excellent problem solving skills within a team-based environment. The program guides you towards practical, appropriate solutions to issues involving management of construction projects (such as design, structural integrity, human resource management, material selection, and environmental impacts). These graduate characteristics will enable you to apply for a wide variety of positions inside and outside the engineering profession, both in Australia and overseas.
The program includes foundation studies in engineering and the sciences, engineering projects, engineering design, business management, and has a major study in management of construction projects. The importance of managing projects in a sustainable way is incorporated throughout the program.
Throughout your studies, you will be presented with practical, real world applications of the course material. Guest lecturers from industry will ensure you have a high level of exposure to current engineering professional practice. You will also be encouraged to find suitable vacation work experience to support your studies further. Small class sizes enable you to have excellent access to lecturers and other teaching staff.
Career opportunities
Students completing this degree can expect to find a wide range of engineering employment opportunities in Australia and overseas in:
- local, state and federal government agencies
- construction companies
- engineering consultancies
- the building industry
- research organisations such as universities and the CSIRO
Membership
Subject to Engineers Australia accreditation, graduates will be able to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Graduates may also join the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA), and relevant industry professional bodies.
Program structure *
Core courses
2 required courses:
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
9 required courses:
- BUS102 Economics for Business
- BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
- BUS104 Managing the Organisation
- BUS106 Introductory Accounting
- BUS108 Introduction to ICT
- ENG101 Engineering Professional Practice
- ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
- SCI107 Physics
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
21 required courses:
- ACC211 Business Finance
- ACC310 Management Accounting
- ENG201 Construction Technology 1
- ENG202 Introduction to Engineering Design
- ENG212 Structural Engineering
- ENG302 Design and Project Methodology
- ENG322 Construction Technology 2
- ENG401 Engineering Project 1
- ENG402 Engineering Project 2
- ENG431 Quantity Surveying
- ENP211 Environmental and Planning Law
- HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
- HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law
- MGT320 Management Strategy
- MGT220 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MTH202 Calculus and Algebra
- PAM220 Property Law
- PAM221 Statutory Evaluation
- PAM310 Asset and Facilities Management
- PAM311 Advanced Property and Construction Theory
- PAM321 Advanced Property and Construction Practice
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
4. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
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