La Trobe University

Master of Construction and Engineering Management

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Take charge of the infrastructure for future generations. Due to multimillion growth in the construction industry, employers are looking for 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 (800-hour) industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria. Alternatively, you could join a research team on an advanced engineering project.

Structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Construction and Engineering Management, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 180 core credit-points 60 core-choice credit points

Subjects

  • First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
  • Advanced Construction Systems
  • Advanced Engineering Innovation
  • Applied Management for Engineers
  • Australian Engineering Environment Sustainability and Practice
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Construction and Engineering Project Management
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Negotiation, Mediation and Community Consultation

Standard entry requirements

  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - 240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction. 180 credit point pathway (18 months): Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction. Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school. 120 credit point pathway (12 months): Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) with honours in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or international equivalent. Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.
  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or an international equivalent.
  • International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Bendigo International: $80,400 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $80,400 Yes
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora).

Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023

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