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Master of Civil EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2025
Business
Contact information
Course Coordinators
Neema Nassir
Admission/Course Enquiries - Samintha Perera
Overview
Intended learning outcomes
In addition to the learning outcomes of the Master of Civil Engineering, students should:
- Reflect critically on theory and professional practice of civil engineering in the context of the business world
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories, and apply established theories to obtain solutions related to operating businesses in infrastructure engineering and civil engineering.
- Apply knowledge and skills in the fields of infrastructure engineering and civil engineering with specific emphasis on the financial and business contexts of engineering practice: a) With creativity and initiative to solve problems in professional practice and/or for further learning; b) With high level personal autonomy and accountability; c) To plan and execute engineering projects.
- Develop research principles and methods in the field of engineering business strategy.
Last updated: 22 March 2025
Structure
50 credit points
The Business specialisation is completed by undertaking specific subjects (50 credit points embedded within Year 3 requirements).
Note:
1. Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
2. Students who commenced prior to 2025 can complete their degree following the course structure as per their year of entry/admission. Students in this group can also complete ENGR90051 as part of their Year 2 selective subject options.
To obtain a specialisation in Business, students must complete:
- 100 credit points of Year 2 Compulsory subjects
- 50 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
- 25 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 100 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
Year 3:
- 50 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
- 25 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Year 3 Capstone subjects
Subject Options
Refer to the Course Structure page for Year 1 compulsory and Year 3 capstone subjects.
Year 2 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90075 | Transport Infrastructure Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90051 | Interdisciplinary Design for Engineers |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90013 | Strategy Execution for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90012 | Marketing Management for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Year 3 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90060 | Integrated Infrastructure Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 22 March 2025