Engineering Science (Infrastructure Management)

Build upon your experience

Construct a new career path with the principles and practice of USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Infrastructure Management). Study while you work, either via distance or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Infrastructure Management?

With USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science, you have the opportunity to build upon the experience you have had working in the trade industry or begin study in the area of Infrastructure Management and start off your career in construction. As the only program in Queensland that combines construction and management and allows students to complete their course within three years, USQ graduates who complete this program will have the skills and knowledge to make it as a successful Engineering Technologist.

With focus upon the study of management skills, construction technology, problem solving, law, health and safety, finance, engineering sciences and the principles and practice of modern construction project management; you will be prepared to work as a Building and Construction Manager or Construction Technologist in construction and consulting engineering through the areas of including local and other Government authorities, councils and roads and transport.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x major24

Plus 4 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

Year 2 Courses: 

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

CIV2605Construction Engineering

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

LAW1101Introduction to Law

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour

MGT1001Foundations of Human Resource Management 

MGT3100Quality and Performance Management

Year 3 Courses: 

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making

CIV2503Structural Design I

CIV3603Construction Methods

CMG2001Job Organisation

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety

 One Elective - see Electives

Practice Courses:

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Electives:

CIV3506Concrete Structures 

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ENV2201Land Studies

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

  Any approved BEng (Civil) course

Entry requirements

 • Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent

• Year 12 Physics (recommended)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 13/71

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• year 12 Physics (recommended)

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.