Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

MM-ECVEI, 083192M

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$34,010 per year

About this course

This combined postgraduate course Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is for students who wish to become entrepreneurial leaders and managers in the field of civil engineering. Students will develop civil engineering discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills, whilst developing specialist skills needed to lead and manage the process of innovation, business startups, high growth and rapid change.

The course will have an applied industry focus and present units of study relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in these fields.

The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is tailored for both those who want to create new enterprises and those who want to bring new attitudes and possibilities to existing ventures. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, whether public sector, private sector to non-profit.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to provide graduates with the following generic attributes.

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change, and
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Course structure

The Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation consists of 16 units (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. This course is available on a full-time or part-time basis*. In each academic year, two units (25 credit points) per semester would normally constitute a part-time load and four units (50 credit points) per semester constitute a full-time load. The typical part-time student's average weekly workload is expected to be 25 hours of personal study and class attendance time. For full-time students this would equate to 50 hours per week. To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students must complete 16 units (200 credit points) comprising: Eight Master of Engineering (Civil) units, made up of:

4 Technical units (50 credit points)
2 Elective units (25 credit points)
2 Research units: 1 Research Methods unit (12.5 credit points); 1 Research Minor Project (Research Paper) (12.5 credit points)

Eight Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation units, made up of:

8 Core units (100 credit points)

* Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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