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La Trobe University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Master of Construction Engineering and Management

Get the advanced skills and knowledge you need to take advantage of unprecedented growth in Australia's construction sector with La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management.

In this globally-recognised degree, you'll be equipped to manage complex projects while addressing social, environmental, occupational health and safety issues.Get the advanced skills and knowledge you need to take advantage of unprecedented growth in Australia's construction sector with La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management.

In this globally-recognised degree, you'll be equipped to manage complex projects while addressing social, environmental, occupational health and safety issues.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management, you will:

utilise modern digital tools like building information modelling (BIM), digital twins and extended reality technologies to enhance the efficiency of design, visualisation, collaboration, cost control, scheduling and project management
employ the latest construction technologies for building and infrastructure projects
build technical skills in project planning and execution, modern procurement methods, cost estimating and control, and risk management
master business concepts such as business models, competitive strategies, management, marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial analysis
experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections via competitive entry into an 800-hour industry-based learning placement, or participate in advanced engineering research-based studies.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Construction Engineering and Management, you will:

  • utilise modern digital tools like building information modelling (BIM), digital twins and extended reality technologies to enhance the efficiency of design, visualisation, collaboration, cost control, scheduling and project management
  • employ the latest construction technologies for building and infrastructure projects
  • build technical skills in project planning and execution, modern procurement methods, cost estimating and control, and risk management
  • master business concepts such as business models, competitive strategies, management, marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial analysis
  • experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections via competitive entry into an 800-hour industry-based learning placement, or participate in advanced engineering research-based studies.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

With unprecedented growth in the construction sector, there's never been a better time to advance your career in construction and engineering management. Possible roles include:

  • construction engineer, estimator or manager
  • engineering analyst
  • engineering project manager
  • project engineer
  • quantity surveyor.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

240 credit point pathway

  • Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
    OR
  • Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in civil engineering or related discipline.
    OR
  • Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.

120 credit point pathway

  • Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in civil engineering.
    OR
  • Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related fields will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering

Selection criteria

  • The University will access your official transcript upon application.
  • Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

 

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