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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil), Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil), Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil), Bachelor of Business

  • ID:UOSA610028
  • Level:5-Year Double Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0

  • TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5

  • TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18

  • Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50

  • Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169

Other Requirements

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or

  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or

  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

  • Qualify for Special Entry, or

  • Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or

  • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Course Information

Combine engineering skills and knowledge with broad-based business education in this double degree. Alongside your studies in civil engineering, develop an understanding of core business concepts such as marketing, management, international business and entrepreneurship.

Civil engineers give us the infrastructure that supports our lives. They design, construct and maintain our bridges, airports, roads, railways, water and waste supply. With our state-of-the-art facilities, you will apply engineering theories to real-world problems. Enjoy the flexibility of tailoring your business studies to your interests by choosing from a wide range of business electives, including management, accounting and finance, economics, law, and marketing.

Graduate career-ready by completing the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program and gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

Our graduates will be prepared for a professional career in the civil engineering discipline with a broad-based business background using an industry focused, project-based teaching and learning approach.

CRICOS CODE : 0101606

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Degree structure

FIRST YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Programming Concepts

  • Engineering Materials

  • Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

  • Sustainable Engineering Practice

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Electrical and Electronic Systems

  • Engineering Design and Innovation

SECOND YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Engineering Modelling

  • Mechanics of Materials

  • Accounting for Business

  • Principles of Economics

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Introduction to Water Engineering

  • Road Design and Traffic Management

  • Business and Society

  • Project Management for Engineers

THIRD YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Design Management for Engineers

  • Soil Mechanics

  • Steel and Timber Design

  • Hydraulics and Hydrology

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Water Resources Systems Design

  • Geotechnical Engineering

  • Reinforced Concrete Design

  • Business Law

FOURTH YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Industrial Experience N

  • Engineering Capstone Experience A

  • Engineering Honours Project A

  • Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange

  • Civil engineering elective

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Engineering Capstone Experience B

  • Engineering Honours Project B

  • Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact

  • Civil engineering elective

FIFTH YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • International Business Environments

  • Strategic Management

  • Business elective

  • Business elective

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Business elective

  • Advanced business elective

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduate from this multi-disciplinary degree and start your career in civil engineering, supported by the foundational business skills recommended for early career progression. For civil engineers in Australia, employment growth of 13.5 per cent is expected by 2023.1

Careers to consider include:

  • Civil engineer: take responsibility for the design, construction and testing of physical infrastructure; assess the impact of large scale projects on the environment 

  • Geotechnical engineer: advise on ways to guard and maintain structures such as soil and rock formations and groundwater deposits; planning and developing building and construction projects; advising on tools, methods and materials for construction in an area

  • Water resources engineer: be involved in providing clean water, the disposal of waste water and sewage, and preventing flood damage; responsible for the construction and maintenance of new equipment for managing water resources

  • Environmental engineer: protect the environment by assessing the impact a project has on the air, water, soil and noise levels in its vicinity

  • Business development engineer: develop and maintain excellent client relationships; work with new and existing clients to create new business and identify new markets; propose business ventures, providing project details, writing business proposals, and meeting business revenue targets

  • Engineering operations manager: supervise and lead teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; oversee production and quality control; direct operations, testing and maintenance; plan and schedule, consult with clients, and manage budgetary responsibilities

  • Quality assurance manager: work with management and staff to establish procedures and quality standards and monitor these against agreed targets; write management and technical reports; determine training needs; and promote change and improvement in performance and quality

  • Engineering consultant: provide managing consulting services to help engineering organisations improve performance and efficiency; analyse businesses and create solutions to help meet goals

  • Entrepreneur: use initiative, commercial acumen and broad ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service for yourself or an organisation

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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