Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

This Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management) combines studies from both Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and Business Management degree programs and will be attractive to engineering students who believe training in business is essential for the advancement of their careers.Civil engineering involves the planning, design, construction, supervision, management and maintenance of the infrastructure projects necessary for the functioning of our modern community.

Over time, civil engineering has been divided into a number of major fields including structural, geotechnical, water resources and transport.

The modern civil engineer must also be capable of working on multidisciplinary projects.

You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B, in which you will conduct a research/investigation project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination).The combination of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and Business Management creates a wide range of career opportunities in Australia and overseas.

There is a growing demand for engineering managers capable of leadership and decision-making across both technical and financial business systems.

Engineering managers are involved in large scale capital investment projects and infrastructure policy and planning, and this double degree has been developed specifically to meet the current and future demands of the industry and the economy in general.

After gaining professional experience in civil and infrastructure engineering roles, as a double degree graduate you will typically move more rapidly into middle and senior management or consultant positions.The key objectives of this double degree are to:develop a sustainability framework for engineering decision-making develop personal and professional graduate capabilities in sustainability, problem-solving and decision-making, technical competence, communication and teamwork encourage collaboration as a powerful way of helping you and your fellow students to be more effective learners, and staff to be more effective teachers.Project-based learning is the dominant teaching method adopted for this program, with a strong focus on sustainability, technical and business competencies included in each semester.

This program will actively explore and apply theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experience and is delivered on-campus.Business (Management) provides you with critical and broad ranging studies to enable you to enter graduate positions in administration and management.

The program provides you with opportunities to develop the required knowledge and outcomes to operate successfully in contemporary environments.

You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the core areas of management in a diverse range of political, social, environmental and economic contexts.

This program will actively explore and apply management theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experience and is delivered on-campus.

The capstone experience course BUSM4546 Management in Practice provides the culmination of the knowledge, skills and applied work practice experiences that prepare you to transit into the business world.Themes -Years 1 to 5Year themes are used to focus the attention of you and the staff on the different aims of, and aspects in, each of the five years of the program.Year 1:

Developing commitment and connectivityThe aim in Year 1 is to assist you to connect with who you are, the university and the profession you have chosen to enter.Year 2:

Covering the big, theoretical ideasThis is the year in which you will be learning the fundamentals of civil engineering.

The emphasis is on gaining conceptual understanding and quantification to a level appropriate to the task.Years 3 and 4:

Real world applicationsYou will use the theories developed in Year 2 to tackle designs and challenges based on real world applications.Year 5:

Connecting to your future careerIn your final year, you will be prepared for entry to the workforce through specialisation and work placement which is further discussed under Work Integrated Learning.

You will undertake capstone research project courses where you will have an opportunity to integrate your skills and knowledge in an engineering project activity undertaken in conjunction with industry or simulating an authentic engineering work environment.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available in each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and complete One (1) of the following Courses:

AND

Year Five of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Business Option courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — A study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods (Any) or Maths: Specialist Maths; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Engineers in the twenty-first century must be capable of integrating the social, environmental and economic demands with the technical possibilities of each new challenge. Therefore, as a successful graduate of this double degree program, you will be an effective problem-identifier and decision-maker who is skilled in quantitative analysis and who can maximise the benefits of each project while satisfying stakeholders. Throughout this program, as in the real world of engineering, you will find yourself working in teams and relying on communication processes to make decisions and finally achieve project goals. You will also understand that ongoing learning is a key ingredient to success in the rapidly changing world in which you work. With globalisation playing an important part of that world, you will have developed an understanding of, and appreciation for, other cultures as an essential part of the social dimension of engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)

The program learning outcomes have been aligned with recognised standards for Bachelor of Engineering degrees to obtain national accreditation by Engineers Australia.

1. Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.

1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.

1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

2 Engineering Application Ability

2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

3 Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability

3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

3.4. Professional use and management of information.

3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Program Learning Outcomes Bachelor of Business (Management)

The Bachelor of Business (Management) provides you with knowledge and skills across a range of management theories and practices, and the ability to evaluate and apply these in dealing with complex issues in managing and leading organisations, particularly those related to organisational analysis, business ethics and social responsibility, leadership and decision making and strategic management.

On successful completion of this program you will be able to: