Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $40,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Dreaming of managing your own property development projects - commercial or residential? Our Bachelor of Construction Management will provide you with a strong foundation for a range of careers in construction industry.
In this degree, you will learn construction and building practices, developing a rigorous understanding of construction law and ethics, business management, construction economics, and property development in a global context.
On commencing your degree, you will be introduced to the principles of built environment, learning the fundamentals of construction sustainability, project development, construction materials and site operations. From your third year, you will undertake in-depth study of core construction business areas including estimating, tendering, planning and procurement, with a strong focus on the latest built environment technologies.
In your final year, you¿ll develop your professional skills through a 12-week industry placement in a construction practice environment. You will also complete a piece of research aligned with your professional practice experience and the wider needs of industry.
Program accreditation:
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) is accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB). The requirements of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in the UK and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) have been considered in the development of this degree.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Hons) meet Queensland Building and Construction Commission's technical qualification requirements to hold a Builder Open class of licence and a Builder Project Management Services licence subject to demonstrating the required level of industry experience.
Attendance information:
This program is offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Career Outcomes:
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a rewarding career as a construction professional. Your industry knowledge combined with strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, communication and technology will prepare you for leadership roles across the full spectrum of construction projects. Career opportunities for construction managers are expected to grow over the next few years. You could find employment opportunities in roles such as:
*Building consultant
*Construction economist
*Construction estimator
*Construction manager
*Construction project manager
*Contract administrator
*Facility manager
*Property developer
*Site manager and site supervisor
