Civil Engineering/Business
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Business
Length
5.5 years full-time (5 years for accelerated program) or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course enables students to combine studies in civil engineering with specialised studies in recognised business disciplines, thereby preparing for careers in management, leadership, human resource management, or project management in civil engineering. It provides major studies in civil engineering and a business major in marketing, international resource management or human resource management.
Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.
Course structure
First-year studies include mathematics, physics, engineering, accounting, and environmental science. Later years cover surveying, geomatics and hydraulics, environmental law, earth science, structural mechanics and design, advanced mathematics, geotechnology, and regional and transport engineering. Students can take minors in economics and business law.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Information technology, marketing, statistics, civil engineering, and human resource management.
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/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Re-ranking based on English (any), Business (any), Mathematical Methods, Physics, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 73.90
Extra requirements
Under certain circumstances, Non-Year 12 and Mature Age Entry applicants may be asked to complete the VTAC Pi form or the multiple choice STAT test, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
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)
Career opportunities
Graduates are well placed to work in positions that need skills in both engineering and business. Project management, for example, is an important area of employment for engineers and requires a comprehensive understanding of the financial and human resource management aspects of project, as well as technical engineering skills.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate
Contact information
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Bendigo campus
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
T (03) 5444 7351
Faculty of Law and Management
T (03) 5444 7350
W www.latrobe.edu.au/ceps
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover