Chemical engineering science, practice, and design are combined with core management principles to give you the ability to work at all levels of industry.

Many engineers quickly move into positions of management within organisations. This double degree will give you an advantage, allowing you to advance into positions of responsibility and influence. A business degree will prepare you to operate in a complex financial system - something often associated with large engineering projects.

The focus of this course is on industrial application, so fundamental engineering and management courses are linked to real situations.

Your chemical engineering studies will cover the application of chemical, physics and biological sciences and technology for the improvement of industrial processes.

You’ll learn how to make the processing industries work more efficiently and minimize their environmental impact by using less energy and producing less waste.

Management studies will provide a thorough core of knowledge related to the roles and functions of business management. Managers deal with a range of complex issues, including wider economic and social factors.

As part of this course you’ll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

You’ll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective.

Your degree will be recognized around the world, and many Australian companies provide the opportunity for engineers to travel. In Australia, the major areas of employment are in:

• chemical, petroleum and petrochemicals
• the food industry
• water
• environmental management and pollution control
• mining
• plastics/polymers
• bio materials and diagnostic agents
• pharmaceuticals and 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.

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 70% average (check calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program.