Master of Construction and Engineering Management - TM009

La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices.Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contracts with a six-month (800-hour) industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria.Alternatively, you could join a research team on an advanced engineering project. Get real-world experience with our industry partners, including Coffey, John Holland and Fulton Hogan.
Apply advanced understanding of construction management principles and current research to the design and delivery of operations and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects using appropriate engineering principles and methods
Apply decision making methodologies coherent with engineering project management principles and concepts to sustainable construction practices using established management theoretical frameworks
Effectively communicate project management plans, delivery strategies and expected outcomes that appropriately interpret project objectives and stakeholder expectations using critical thinking and judgement
Develop risk management plans with intellectual independence by applying advanced knowledge and engineering principles to achieve effective solutions for project risk allocation and mitigation of impact on construction projects

A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or an international equivalent. 240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction. 180 credit point pathway (18 months): Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction. Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school. 120 credit point pathway (12 months): Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) with honours in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or international equivalent. Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school. Selection criteria The University will access your official transcript upon application. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing