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Master of Construction and Engineering Management
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Gain advanced skills and knowledge to capitalise on the unprecedented growth in Australia's construction sector with La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management. You'll be equipped to manage complex projects while addressing social, environmental, and occupational health and safety challenges in Australia's first master's degree accredited by Engineers Australia in the construction engineering area. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first-hand with 800 hours of work-integrated learning, then put theory into practice with research-based learning or an industry-based capstone research project. By completing La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management, you will: Utilise modern digital tools and technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, and extended reality to enhance design efficiency, visualisation, collaboration, cost control, scheduling, and overall project management. Apply the latest construction engineering techniques to effectively deliver building and infrastructure projects. Develop technical expertise in project planning and execution, construction systems (including quality, safety, and environmental management systems), modern procurement methods (including procurement models, contract, tenders and bids, and supply chain management), cost estimating and control, risk management, and sustainable construction practices. Master key business concepts including business models, competitive strategies, engineering innovation and management, professionalism and leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial analysis. Access opportunities to support your studies with a $12,000 placement grant or La Trobe's range of scholarships. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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Course structure
- Year 1: Advanced Engineering Innovation
- Applied Management For Engineers
- Australian Engineering Environment Sustainability And Practice
- Building Information Modelling
- Construction And Engineering Project Management
- Engineering Research Methodology And Application
- Project Management Systems
- Risk And Cost Engineering Year 2: Advanced Construction Systems
- Project Procurement Methods
Career & PR pathway
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On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
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Admissions
240 credit point pathway Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in Engineering. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or email to applicants required to attend. Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. 180 credit point pathway Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering. OR Applicants with a qualification in other related Australian or Washington Accord-accredited Engineering. disciplines combined with a minimum of 12 months of experience in construction practice will also be considered. Applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of work experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. 120 credit point pathway The successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in Construction Engineering. OR Applicants with a qualification in Australian or Washington Accord-accredited Civil or Architectural Engineering disciplines combined with a minimum of 12 months experience in construction practice will also be considered. A
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