Civil Engineering/Business
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Business
Length
5.5 years (or 5 years in an accelerated program)
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This double degree program aims to prepare students for careers in civil engineering management, leadership, human resource management, and project management. It includes major studies in civil engineering, and a business major in marketing, international resource management or human resource management.
The course also provides indutry-based learning and an extensive range of supporting scholarships.
The course also provides industry-based learning and an extensive range of supporting scholarships.
Course structure
First-year studies include mathematics, physics, engineering, accounting, and environmental science. Later years cover surveying, geomatics and hydraulics, building design and construction, environmental law, earth science, structural mechanics and design, advanced mathematics, geotechnology, construction management, and regional and transport engineering.
Business subjects include Economics, Law, Human Resource Management, Accounting, and Organisational Behaviour.
Contact hours
20 hours a week (average)
Subject details
Major areas of study
Civil engineering, environmental engineering, engineering, economics, law, human resource management, accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing, information technology, statistics.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 710
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 80
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 84.05
International Baccalaureate - 29
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 12,6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 8.67
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information, visit the La Trobe Melbourne website
Prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods (either) and Specialist Mathematics or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Paid industry experience
Additional information
Students with Advanced Standing (credit) may commence in Semester 2 (July).
Career opportunities
Many engineers find themselves working in management positions within a relatively short time of graduation. For these graduates the Bachelor of Business provides invaluable management expertise. Project management, for example, is an important area of employment for engineers. It requires, in addition to technical engineering skills, a comprehensive understanding of the financial and human resource management aspects of projects.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.