Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

194204 v.3 Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering)


MAppSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042174G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to allow a graduate in engineering to proceed to further studies in a particular field by means of advanced coursework and a project. This program is more suited to international students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A recognised bachelor of engineering degree at honours level. The Department of Civil Engineering is prepared to consider applications from other graduates in engineering but admission in such cases may be subject to successful completion of a prescribed qualifying program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is by coursework and project and normally requires one year of full-time or equivalent part-time study. Three intakes are offered each year in January, May and September, with study undertaken in trimesters.

Course Organisation

The program of study is assigned to the candidate after consultation with the Head of Department. The availability of course units is currently under review and inquiries should be made to the Head of Department.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Trimester 1

5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
6478 v.5   Engineering Investment and Analysis 660 3.0 25.0
6483 v.4   Project Management 630 3.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 1 Trimester 2

6477 v.4   Engineering Contracts 660 3.0 25.0
6481 v.4   Engineering Quality Control 630 3.0 25.0
6484 v.5   Engineering Management Project 693 6.0 50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Trimester 3

6482 v.4   Environmental Engineering Management 690 3.0 25.0
  OR  
6479 v.5   Strategy in Engineering Intensive Industries 630 3.0 25.0
  25.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Trimester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Trimester 2   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Trimester 3   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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