- Program summary Program overview Career opportunities
- Advanced standing, recognititon of prior learning, credit and articulation Program structure Program requirements and notes Enquiries Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013701
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-14/Rank-71
Award abbreviation: BEng(ConsMgt)
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 384 units (normally 32 courses)
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Prerequisites: Mathematics B
Recommended prior study: English, Maths C, and at least one of the sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: 062344G (only a full-time study option is available to international students)
Program overview
This is a four-year program enabling graduates to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. You will develop excellent problem solving skills within a team-based environment. The program guides you towards practical, appropriate solutions to issues involving management of construction projects (such as design, structural integrity, human resource management, material selection, and environmental impacts). These graduate characteristics will enable you to apply for a wide variety of positions inside and outside the engineering profession, both in Australia and overseas.
The program includes foundation studies in engineering and the sciences, engineering projects, engineering design, business management, and has a major study in management of construction projects. The importance of managing projects in a sustainable way is incorporated throughout the program.
Throughout your studies, you will be presented with practical, real world applications of the course material. Guest lecturers from industry will ensure you have a high level of exposure to current engineering professional practice. You will also be encouraged to find suitable vacation work experience to support your studies further. Small class sizes enable you to have excellent access to lecturers and other teaching staff.
Career opportunities
Students completing this degree can expect to find a wide range of engineering employment opportunities in Australia and overseas in:
- local, state and federal government agencies
- construction companies
- engineering consultancies
- the building industry
- research organisations such as universities and the CSIRO
Engineering graduates are also increasingly likely to find employment in non-traditional engineering roles such as finance, marketing, merchant banking and management.
Membership
Subject to Engineers Australia accreditation, graduates will be able to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Graduates may also join the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA), and relevant industry professional bodies.
Program structure *
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
9 required courses:
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
ENG101 Engineering Professional Practice
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses
21 required courses:
ACC211 Business Finance
ACC310 Management Accounting
ENG201 Construction Technology 1
ENG202 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG212 Structural Engineering
ENG302 Design and Project Methodology
ENG322 Construction Technology 2
ENG401 Engineering Project 1
ENG402 Engineering Project 2
ENG431 Quantity Surveying
ENP211 Environmental and Planning Law
HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law
MGT320 Management Strategy
MGT220 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MTH202 Calculus and Algebra
PAM220 Property Law
PAM221 Statutory Evaluation
PAM310 Asset and Facilities Management
PAM311 Advanced Property and Construction Theory
PAM321 Advanced Property and Construction Practice
* Subject to approval.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au