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

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) / Bachelor of Business at Swinburne combines technical engineering expertise with practical business skills, preparing you to design, manage, and lead projects in the built environment. It’s perfect for students who enjoy problem-solving, working with teams, and want to build infrastructure while understanding the business decisions that make projects successful.

Curriculum structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in both engineering and business. You’ll explore units like Humanitarian Engineering Design Project, Engineering Materials, and Engineering Mechanics, learning how to solve practical engineering problems. At the same time, business units like Financial Information for Decision Making and Economics for Business Decision Making will give you an introduction to how organisations make informed financial and strategic choices.

Year 2:
Year two takes your skills further, blending engineering design with business strategy. You’ll study Topographical Engineering and Digital Engineering Project to develop hands-on technical skills, while units such as Business Digitalisation and Marketing and the Consumer Experience help you understand the role of technology and strategy in shaping successful businesses. This year really shows how engineering and business work together in real-world contexts.

Year 3:
By the third year, you’ll gain professional experience and tackle more complex topics. Units like Professional Experience in Engineering, Urban Water Resources, and Design of Steel Structures give you practical engineering knowledge. On the business side, Organisational Behaviour and Project Management Essentials teach you how to lead teams and manage projects effectively in professional environments.

Year 4:
In year four, your learning becomes more advanced and integrated. You’ll take on major engineering projects like Final Year Capstone Project and Infrastructure Design Project, applying everything you’ve learned to realistic scenarios. Business units like Knowledge Management and Analytics and Strategic Planning develop your decision-making, leadership, and analytical skills. Collaborative work and research are key, preparing you for real-world challenges.

Year 5:
In the final year, you’ll complete your capstone projects that combine engineering and business perspectives. By the end of the degree, you’ll have the technical expertise to design and manage infrastructure, as well as the business insight to lead teams, plan strategically, and make informed decisions — giving you a strong edge in the job market.

Focus areas

Civil engineering design and infrastructure, digital engineering tools, project planning and management, finance and economics, marketing, organisational behaviour

Learning outcomes

Apply engineering principles to real-world problems, use business skills for strategic decision-making, communicate and lead multidisciplinary teams, integrate technical and commercial knowledge, manage projects effectively

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The engineering degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, and the business component is recognised by relevant professional bodies, giving you flexibility and credibility in both technical and commercial careers.

Reputation

Swinburne is recognised for strong graduate employability, with engineering programs among the top in Australia for practical skills and industry readiness. Graduates are well-positioned nationally and internationally, making you highly competitive in the workforce.