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

Swinburne University of Technology
Kuching, Sarawak
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The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business combines technical expertise in an engineering field of your choice with the creative thinking and behaviours needed to become innovative in business practice. Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting majors in engineering and business. Typically, business studies commence in the third year of the program. The two accredited business majors are Finance and Management.

Graduates are eligible for registration under Civil branch with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).


Course educational objectives
The following course educational objectives define the achievements of Swinburne graduates in their professional engineering career a few years after graduation.

  1. CEO1 Professionalism: Graduates establish themselves as practicing professionals in Civil Engineering and related fields.
  2. CEO2 Continuous Development: Graduates engage in continuous pursuit of knowledge and development of competencies.
  3. CEO3 Social Involvement: Graduates contribute to sustainable development and well-being of society.


Course learning outcome
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) will be able to:

  1. apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
  2. apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
  3. apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  4. apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
  5. communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
  6. demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
  7. reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Business will be able to:

  1. define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
  2. systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
  3. formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
  4. coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
  5. communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
  6. build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
  7. work collaboratively in diverse groups.

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) / Bachelor of Business course, graduates should be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Civil Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

  • K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
  • K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools in complex engineering activities.
  • K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Civil Engineering within that context
  • K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Proficiently applies research principles and methods on current or emerging complex problems of Civil Engineering.
  • K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the societal, environmental and other contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
  • K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
  • S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications and complex engineering problems.
  • S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses current or emerging knowledge and research methods to undertake independent research in solving complex engineering problems and as preparation for research higher degrees.
  • S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in designing solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing project work including finance.
  • A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
  • A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences including in complex engineering activities.
  • A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
  • A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
  • A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism and life-long learning.
  • A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self-management processes.
  • A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.


Career opportunities
Graduates of this double degree program may select paths from either Civil Engineering or Business, or both discipline areas. Graduates will have a relatively greater advantage and flexibility in the market place compared to those with single discipline degrees.


Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to be registered as Graduate Engineers with Board of Engineers Malaysia  (BEM) and to apply for graduate membership with Engineers Australia ( EA).

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Course Summary

Intake

Mar, Aug, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 151,400

Course Duration

5 years

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Pre-requisite
Advanced Mathematics + Physics / Chemistry


STPM 2Ps

UEC 5Bs inclusive of pre-req

‘A’ Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK – Min 3 ‘A’ Level passes required 8

ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) 75

Australian Foundation (min overall %) 65%

Bangladesh Higher School Certificate 3.5

China Gao San 85%

GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program 65%

Indonesian SMA III 74%

Indian and Pakistan Year 12 65%

International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects) 26

Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year) 65%

Kenya KCSE B+

Ontario CPU 75%

Sri Lankan A Levels  7

Vietnam Senior High School Year 12 7.5


ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Each Swinburne course has a minimum English language requirement for entry.

IELTS
6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)

TOEFL iBT / TOEFL Home Edition Test^
64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing

SPM C

UEC A1 & A2

1119 C

MUET 4

STPM 920 English Literature C

GCE ‘O’ Level** C

GCE ‘A’ Level and AS Level# C

International Baccalaureate
Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level)

Common European Framework B2

C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE)
169, no band less than 169

PTE Academic
50 with no communicative skill score less than 50

Linguaskill General^
Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160

Duolingo English Test^ 
Overall score of 95-100
  • Malaysian students: RM30,280 annual
  • International students: RM39,904 annual

The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student’s study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course structure
For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business, students are required to complete a total of 40 units (500 credit points) consisting of:

  • 12 Engineering core units of study (150 credit points)
  • 16 units of study from Civil Major (200 credit points)
  • 4 Business core units of study (50 credit points)
  • 8 Finance OR Management units of study (100 credits points)
  • 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)


Units of study
Core units for BEng (Civil) (Hons)

Civil Major

Core units for Bachelor of Business

Finance Major

Management Major
HRM10003 Human Resource Management    

* Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
† Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

The first two years of the recommended study sequence are common between the single-degree program and the double-degree program. This allows students with a suitable level of achievements to make a transition to the double degree.

In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.

Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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