Bachelor of Engineering(Honours)(Civil engineering) and Commerce

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Monash University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering combined with a Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University is designed for students who want to combine technical engineering skills with business knowledge. It’s perfect if you’re interested in designing and managing infrastructure projects while also understanding the financial, economic, and managerial aspects that drive real-world decision-making.

Curriculum Structure

This double degree takes you from building a strong foundation in both engineering and commerce, to applying your skills on complex, real-world projects.

Year 1
You’ll start by learning the core principles of both fields. In engineering, units like Engineering Methods, Engineering Mathematics, and Engineering Smart Systems build your problem-solving and analytical skills, while commerce units such as Introduction to Financial Accounting and Principles of Economics introduce you to business fundamentals.

Year 2
Your engineering studies move into specialised areas like structural design, water systems, and transport planning, while your commerce studies develop in areas like business analytics, management, and statistics. This year is all about seeing how engineering and business intersect and influence each other in practical contexts.

Year 3
By the third year, you’ll dive deeper into both disciplines. Engineering units focus on complex system design and infrastructure projects, while commerce units let you specialise in areas like finance, marketing, or management. You’ll begin to approach projects with both a technical and a business mindset.

Year 4
Your fourth year focuses on professional practice. You’ll work on collaborative engineering projects, tackle real-world design challenges, and continue advancing your chosen commerce specialisation. This is where your skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making really come together.

Year 5
In the final year, you’ll complete advanced engineering electives alongside your final commerce subjects. Opportunities like capstone projects or professional development experiences prepare you to graduate ready to take on leadership roles in both engineering and business.

Focus areas: civil infrastructure design, project management, economics, finance, accounting, marketing, and business strategy.

Learning outcomes: graduate with a strong combination of technical engineering expertise, business knowledge, and the ability to manage projects at the intersection of technology and commerce.

Professional alignment (Accreditation): the engineering degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, ensuring your qualification is recognized for professional practice and chartered status.

Reputation (employability rankings): Monash’s Civil Engineering program ranks among the world’s top programs, and over 93% of engineering graduates secure full-time employment within four months of graduation.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In this double degree at Monash University, learning goes far beyond lectures and textbooks. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience that builds skills employers value, using real-world tools, technology, and industry exposure alongside your coursework. From engineering labs and design studios to group projects and industry placements, the program gives you plenty of opportunities to apply what you learn, while your commerce studies let you see how business decisions shape projects and organisations.

Some of the ways you’ll gain practical experience include:

Industry internships and co-op placements: You can take part in paid internships lasting several months, working as part of professional engineering teams and getting hands-on exposure to real projects. These experiences help you build workplace confidence and make valuable industry connections before you graduate.
State-of-the-art engineering facilities: Learn and experiment in spaces like the Woodside Building for Technology and Design, Monash Makerspace, the Living Laboratory, the Monash Institute of Transport Studies, and the Visualisation Laboratory, all equipped with advanced tools and technology.
Collaborative student teams: Work on projects with peers, tackling real design and business challenges while developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
Commerce experiences: Your business units include group projects, case studies, and access to analytics and management tools, giving you insight into finance, marketing, and strategic decision-making.
Industry networking and career events: Monash hosts panels, networking sessions, and workshops where you can meet employers from engineering, finance, consulting, and other fields, helping you prepare for life after graduation.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this double degree gives you a unique combination of skills that employers highly value. You’ll be ready to take on roles such as Civil Engineer, Project Manager in construction or infrastructure, Management Consultant, or Business Analyst, with the confidence to tackle complex problems and make strategic decisions:

Career support services: Monash’s Career Connect team is there to help you every step of the way, from polishing your CV and practicing interviews to connecting you with industry professionals and hosting career fairs.
Employment outcomes: Around 93 % of civil engineering graduates secure full-time employment within four months of finishing, and your additional commerce expertise broadens your options across business, management, and corporate sectors.
Industry partnerships and internships: Through programs like the Co‑operative Education Program, you can complete paid 3‑ to 6‑month placements with real companies, gaining practical experience, exploring career options, and building professional networks before you graduate.
Accreditation and long-term value: The civil engineering component is accredited by Engineers Australia, giving you a qualification that’s recognized nationally and internationally, with a clear path toward becoming a chartered professional engineer.
Graduation outcomes: You’ll leave with both strong engineering and business skills, ready to lead projects, solve technical and commercial challenges, and contribute meaningfully to organisations in multiple sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After this double degree, you have plenty of options to continue your studies. You could pursue a Master of Professional Engineering to deepen your technical expertise and enhance your career prospects, or explore postgraduate study in business, finance, management, or analytics to build on your commerce skills. Some graduates also choose research, honours programs, or professional qualifications like an MBA to specialise further and open doors to senior roles.