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 full time (5 years in accelerated program) or up to 9 years part time (by arrangement)
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
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesThe course has many industry-sponsored and University scholarships available. These provide financial support, paid vacation work, access to mentoring from practising engineers and possible post-graduation employment.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Business (any), Mathematical Methods and Physics. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria ;and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR: 84.05 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any), Mathematical Methods (either) and either Physics or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Paid industry experience
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-placed to work in positions that demand skills in both engineering and business; many engineers find management positions relatively soon after graduating.
The Bachelor of Business provides invaluable management expertise. Project management, for example, requires a comprehensive understanding of the financial and human resource management aspects of projects in addition to technical engineering skills.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by Engineers Australia, and graduates are eligible for membership.