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).

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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