Master of Construction and Engineering Management

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Overview

Take charge of the infrastructure for future generations. Australia's population is booming - but our infrastructure is getting left behind. Increased demand for housing, road and rail developments and the National Broadband Network (NBN) are just some of the infrastructure projects driving multimillion-dollar growth in the construction industry. The demand … For more content click the Read more button below. You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices. Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contracts with a six-month industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria. Previous students have secured placements with companies such as Brainlab and Vert Engineering. You'll learn:Australian Engineering Environment and Sustainability PracticesGain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices and build attributes required to make a successful transition from university to the world of work.Construction managementBuild skills in skills in project planning, professional development and financing to manage people and deliver results.Infrastructure designLearn civil engineering essentials such as site analysis, conceptual site design, traffic impact assessment and designing infrastructure elements.Advanced construction systemsDiscover the technology, design procedures, structural analysis and management techniques used in the construction industry.One year of advanced standing may be available to engineering graduates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree with Honours from another Australian university. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Take charge of the infrastructure for future generations.

Australia's population is booming - but our infrastructure is getting left behind. Increased demand for housing, road and rail developments and the National Broadband Network (NBN) are just some of the infrastructure projects driving multimillion-dollar growth in the construction industry. The demand for skilled construction and engineering managers is rising. Employers need professionals with civil engineering experience who can also meet the demands of multidisciplinary construction environments. La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.

You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices.

Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contracts with a six-month industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria. Previous students have secured placements with companies such as Brainlab and Vert Engineering.

You'll learn:

Australian Engineering Environment and Sustainability Practices
- Gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices and build attributes required to make a successful transition from university to the world of work.
Construction management
- Build skills in skills in project planning, professional development and financing to manage people and deliver results.
Infrastructure design
- Learn civil engineering essentials such as site analysis, conceptual site design, traffic impact assessment and designing infrastructure elements.
Advanced construction systems
- Discover the technology, design procedures, structural analysis and management techniques used in the construction industry.

One year of advanced standing may be available to engineering graduates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree with Honours from another Australian university.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Course coordinator

Hossam Aboel Naga

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

0101683

Course instance contact

Hossam Aboel Naga

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Construction and Engineering Management, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of:180 core credit-points60 core-choice credit points

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Core choice60 credit points

Students to select one learning pathway from the list below.

Advanced research60 credit points

Work integrated learning60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply advanced understanding of construction management principles and current research to the design and delivery of operations and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects using appropriate engineering principles and methods

Apply decision making methodologies coherent with engineering project management principles and concepts to sustainable construction practices using established management theoretical frameworks

Effectively communicate project management plans, delivery strategies and expected outcomes that appropriately interpret project objectives and stakeholder expectations using critical thinking and judgement

Develop risk management plans with intellectual independence by applying advanced knowledge and engineering principles to achieve effective solutions for project risk allocation and mitigation of impact on construction projects

Develop strategic management plans to solve engineering problems for projects, that exhibit comprehensive awareness of social, cultural and environmental effects of building and infrastructure projects on communities for sustainable outcomes

Effectively communicate technical information orally, in writing, and visually to both technical and non-technical audiences consistent with professional and ethical standards mandated by Engineers Australia

Synthesise and evaluate complex information from building and infrastructure projects with creativity and innovation and provide professional engineering and strategic project management advice to construction engineering project teams

Manage personal professional engineering development, relationships with key stakeholders and work practices in construction and engineering management with a high level of autonomy

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Industry informed curriculum, Industry presentations, Industry-informed projects, Professional simulations

Career outcomes

Possible career paths include:

Construction manager
- Direct staff on the day-to-day operation of job sites and oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
Engineering manager
- Plan and oversee technical operations to help deliver civil engineering and construction projects.
Project engineer
- Plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects either on-site or in the office.

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