Master of Engineering Practice/ Master of Construction Management Practice
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
The Master of Engineering Practice/Master of Construction Management Practice is for students who want to enhance their knowledge of civil, structural engineering, and construction management. The course has an applied industry focus with content also geared towards sustainability, which affects the way infrastructure is delivered in the 21st century.
Study structure
Successful completion of the Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management Practice requires students to complete units of study to the value of 200 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Engineering Project Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80006 |
|
BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
CSM80015 |
|
Research Paper
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80001 |
| Select 4 additional core units | |
|
Construction Law and Contract Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80003 |
|
Procurement, Tendering and Contracts
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80013 |
|
Advanced Scheduling and Visualisation-Based Integrated Project Controls
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80014 |
|
Estimating and Project Costing
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80016 |
|
Resource Planning and Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MME80001 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Concrete Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80004 |
|
Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80005 |
|
Building Design Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
CVE80021 |
|
Estimating and Project Costing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80016 |
|
Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80006 |
|
Geotechnical Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80007 |
|
Principles of Sustainability
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80010 |
|
Finite Element Methods and Applications
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80018 |
|
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80019 |
|
Bridge Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80020 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80003 |
|
Advanced Concrete Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80004 |
|
Geotechnical Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80007 |
|
Integrated Water Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80009 |
|
Estimating and Project Costing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CSM80016 |
|
Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80005 |
|
Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80006 |
|
Principles of Sustainability
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80010 |
|
Bridge Design
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE80020 |
|
Building Design Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
CVE80021 |
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 25 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
These recommended elective units can deepen your understanding of your chosen major or an area of interest. A full list of available elective units can be found upon enrolment.
- CSM80011 Systems, Processes and Technologies for Construction
- CSM80012 Documentation and Information Management with BIM
- CSM80017 Managing Quality and Safety in Construction Site Operations
- ENG80001 Engineering Master Thesis (25 credit points)
- RSK80006 Risk Management in Projects and Engineering Industries
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the Master of Engineering Practice/ Master of Construction Management Practice course, graduates will be able to:
Apply high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction and Infrastructure Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
Plan and execute independent research projects by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable Civil or Structural Engineering and Construction Management trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of Civil or Structural Engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
Exercise clear and coherent communication for all professional purposes with specialist and non-specialist audiences including clients, customers, project teams and stakeholders from different disciplines and diverse cultures
Exercise and exhibit a high-level of accountability, autonomy, credibility, ethics, and integrity in all professional responsibilities and personal work outputs
Course rules
To qualify for the Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management Practice, students must complete a total of 14 units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 7 Core units (100 credit points)
- 6 Engineering Specialisation units (75 credit points) from Civil or Structural comprising:
- 4 core specialisation units
- 2 option units
- 2 electives (25 credit points)
Career opportunities
This combined postgraduate course is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in both the fields of civil or structural engineering and construction management.
Graduate skills
The program will provide the following generic attributes:
Providing career orientated education
Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
Developing lifelong learning skills
Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Engineering Practice / Master of Construction Management Practice is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
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