Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

5 years full-time or part-time study may be available

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

Building on chemistry and mathematics you will develop skills in the fundamentals of chemical engineering. You will be also able to specialise in chemical engineering industry areas such as environmental, metallurgical, petroleum, and fluids engineering in your final years.

The management degree introduces core business concepts and analysis skills, which you build on in the areas of organisational behaviour, leadership, governance, ethics, microeconomics and commercial law.

Clear judgement, working well with people, ethical behaviour, leadership and problem solving are all key attributes of a good manager. Managers deal with a range of complex issues, including wider economic and social factors.

As you progress through the program, you can specialise in management areas including employment relations, health services management, management accounting, finance, marketing, international business or logistics and supply chain management.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

RMIT's practical and vocational focus is well recognised by industry. Problem-based learning courses encourage the development of your interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills.

You may spend a week in a process industry in third year and learn about the roles of chemical engineers. We recommend 12 weeks' professional engineering work experience between your fourth and fifth years.

Work experience gives you the chance to polish workplace skills and evaluate the kind of industry and employer you would like to work for. It's a great motivator for success.

RMIT students have worked for organisations, such as Basell, BP, Cadbury, Cryovac, CSL, CUB, ExxonMobil, Kraft, Moldflow and Rio Tinto.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

The RMIT degree is recognised around the world, and many Australian companies provide the opportunity for engineers to travel. In Australia, the major areas of employment are:

• chemical, petroleum and petrochemicals
• the food industry
• water
• environmental management and pollution control
• mining
• plastics/polymers
• biomaterials and diagnostic agents
• pharmaceuticals
• vaccines
• cosmetics
• electricity and gas
• project design and consulting.

A chemical engineering graduate can work in areas from process and project engineering to marketing or research.

Nearly two-thirds of all double degree graduates will hold senior management positions at some stage in their careers.

With appropriate experience your management degree will prepare you for a range of additional roles in commercial, industrial and not-for-profit organisations.

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Business (Management) double degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia as a professional engineer.

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), based in UK, is the primary international professional society for the chemical engineer. The double degree is accredited by IChemE (UK) at the MEng level.

Students may also be able to obtain professional membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and CPA Australia by selecting appropriate minor studies.

You can spend 1 or 2 semesters in universities in Canada, USA, Mexico, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, China and Korea. You can also undertake industry work experience with some of the world's leading companies in Europe.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—Chemistry and Mathematical Methods (CAS) and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

None

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Civil, Environ & Chemical Eng

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