BH088 - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

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Plan: BH088CIH23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BEng(Civ&Infra)(Hons)/BBus
Total credit points: 516
Career: UGRD
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 030900
CRICOS code: 111186F

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Purpose of the Program

The combination of skills and qualifications from both the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) and Bachelor of Business, provides you with the capability to play a pivotal role in planning, implementing and managing civil and infrastructure engineering projects and developments in a wide range of industries, government and non-government organisations, including technical and financial business systems. Typically, engineering managers are involved in large-scale capital investment projects as well as infrastructure policy and planning that require high level business skills.

Civil engineering involves the planning, design, construction, supervision, management and maintenance of the infrastructure projects necessary for the functioning of our modern community. Over time, civil engineering has been divided into a number of major fields including structural, geotechnical, water resources and transport. The modern civil engineer must also be capable of working on multidisciplinary projects. Graduates are employed as project managers, design engineers, construction managers, environmental engineers and engineering asset managers.

The key objectives of the Civil and Infrastructure engineering program are to:

  • develop a sustainability framework for engineering decision-making;
  • develop personal and professional graduate capabilities in sustainability, problem-solving and decision- making, technical competence, communication and teamwork;
  • encourage collaboration as a powerful way of helping you and your fellow students to be more effective learners, and staff to be more effective teachers;

Project-based learning is the dominant teaching method adopted for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours), with a strong focus on sustainability and technical competence included in each semester, and themes have been developed from year one through to year five, focusing the attention of you and the staff on the different aims of, and aspects in, each of the five years of the program as outlined below.

  • Developing commitment and connectivity
  • Covering the big, theoretical ideas
  • Real world applications
  • Connecting to your future career

You will undertake project courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A, OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B and CIVE1223 Systems Engineering for Civil Engineers, in which you will conduct research projects that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination of these). The capstone experience undertaken in OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program

You can also broaden your skillset by completing a minor in Engineering Enterprise and Project Management, Smart Construction, Geomechanics, Sustainable Water Management, Engineering Innovation & Design or Humanitarian Innovation.

The Bachelor of Business is a generalist business education degree that prepares you for careers in diverse business professions and environments, within a global context. The degree is flexible, allowing you to develop generalist business knowledge or undertake more focused studies through a choice of majors, minors and cross-disciplinary study options. As a graduate of this program, you will develop the skills and knowledge for employment in large corporations, government, small to medium enterprises and small business, and not for profit organisations.

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to pursue traditional business specialist careers, such as an auditor, HR professional, investment advisor, legal and marketing professional. In addition, roles that have a cross-disciplinary perspective, such as global procurement, logistics, transformation manager, business behaviorist and digital marketing analyst.

The Bachelor of Business also provides a capstone experience at the conclusion of the program that is embedded in course BUSM2582 Business Graduate Folio. In the final year, this practical-based capstone course integrates outcomes of your self-directed journey for the purpose of careers, employability, further study, research, professional learning and/or self-reflection and celebration.

These programs have a real-world focus with an active learning approach and with learning activities and experiences designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching methods may include lectorials, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials

This program is delivered in blended mode, which includes a combination of online, self-directed and face-to-face activities at the City campus.

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation

Articulation agreements between RMIT programs enable students graduating from an RMIT qualification to achieve advanced standing in a higher level qualification.

Students who apply to transfer to one of the single degrees that are components of this double degree program, will be eligible for credit for any equivalent courses in the single degree structure, and may transfer credit for any other courses that can meet elective requirements of the single degree structure.

Pathways

Outstanding graduates from this program may be able to proceed to a research degree including Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), subject to meeting the general admission criteria.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Entrance requirements

Program Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalency web page.

Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or equivalent studies, and a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0 or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the program is internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.

The Bachelor of Business program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body.

Industry Links

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.

The Bachelor of Business program is closely linked to industry. This takes place in various forms. In the curriculum, some courses are designed as 'work integrated learning' (WIL) courses involving discipline related industry projects as part of learning. The College of Business and Law has established Industry Advisory Committees comprising of high-profile industry representatives. The role of the committees ensures the College of Business and Law's links with industry standards and practices remain current.

Industry links are also encouraged through industry sponsored design projects usually undertaken in your final year (as part of OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B).

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs. A scientific calculator (similar to those used in VCE Year 12) is also a mandatory requirement for all students and will be needed from the start of your program.

Calculator Requirement

For student commencing the program from semester 1, 2026, you are required to have a scientific calculator for your studies. Only scientific calculators are permitted in on-campus tests unless otherwise specified by the course coordinator. A scientific calculator, as defined by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), must not include features such as graphing, symbolic manipulation (CAS), programming functions, extended memory capable of storing text or symbols, or any communication capability. It is your responsibility to ensure your calculator complies with these requirements and does not include prohibited features.

Laptop Requirement

For students commencing the program from semester 1, 2026, you are required to have regular access to a laptop that meets the minimum specifications outlined by RMIT for academic use. A suitable device is essential for participating in tutorials, accessing course materials, running required software, and completing assessments. You are expected to bring your laptop to all relevant classes. While the University provides access to specialist software, it is your responsibility to ensure your device is fully functional and kept up to date with essential software such as internet browsers and operating system updates, to enable access to university systems and services.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/engineering and https://rmit.libguides.com/business-and-law.

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.

IT and Wireless

If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.

In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.

Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.

As well as standard word processing and data analysis software, the School also provides engineering specific computer software related to such areas as fluid dynamics, engineering drawing, design, stress analysis, project management, materials selection and automated systems.

Selected course material is available in electronic form from myRMIT. Otherwise, prescribed and recommended texts are available in the library for both short and long term loan. The library contains some past examination papers which you can use for revision, literature search facilities for use in design projects and theses, and electronic access to Australian standards which are frequently used in design projects.

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT

RMIT University provides a range of services, resources and opportunities to support your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Indigenous students - RMIT University

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