About the course

La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices.Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contracts with a six-month (800-hour) industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria.Alternatively, you could join a research team on an advanced engineering project. Get real-world experience with our industry partners, including Coffey, John Holland and Fulton Hogan.

　　Apply advanced understanding of construction management principles and current research to the design and delivery of operations and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects using appropriate engineering principles and methods

　　Apply decision making methodologies coherent with engineering project management principles and concepts to sustainable construction practices using established management theoretical frameworks

　　Effectively communicate project management plans, delivery strategies and expected outcomes that appropriately interpret project objectives and stakeholder expectations using critical thinking and judgement

　　Develop risk management plans with intellectual independence by applying advanced knowledge and engineering principles to achieve effective solutions for project risk allocation and mitigation of impact on construction projects Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bundoora
Term 1 (January), 2025	Bendigo
Term 1 (January), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bendigo
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

​A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or an international equivalent.

　　IELTS (Academic): overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

　　TOEFL Paper based: overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English).

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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