Why study construction management at UoN?

With high starting salaries and opportunities to work around the world, working in the construction industry offers considerable rewards. Read more ...

What you will study

You will learn through a variety of teaching approaches that simulate real-life situations faced by construction professionals. Read more ...

Graduating with Honours

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment, students who graduate with Honours have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. Read more...

Careers

As a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) graduate, you can choose to be a self-employed consultant or work for building/civil engineering contractors performing a range of different roles. Read more ...

Why study construction management at UoN?

With high starting salaries and opportunities to work around the world, working in the construction industry offers considerable rewards.

The construction industry is the industry of the future and in Australia; it is one of Australia's largest industries and a major contributor to the economy, being responsible for almost 7% of the total Australian economy in 2007.

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) will give you a holistic view of the construction project environment through problem-based learning, reflective professional practice, and using real world situations faced by building and quantity surveying professionals.

We produce innovative, resourceful and creative graduates. You will develop the skills needed to monitor and control the technical process of construction, as well as manage the legal and financial aspects of the building industry.

A diverse and challenging career

Construction managers use their knowledge of compliance, economics, costs, construction materials, technology and planning to implement and coordinate the delivery of construction projects, as well as managinglegal, regulatory and financial aspects.

Every construction project combines a variety of complex challenges. Construction managers coordinate the delivery of these projects, which requires a combination of technical understanding of construction processes and resource management, as well as managing their legal and financial aspects.

This degree is offered on-campus at our Newcastle campus or by distance. The distance program is designed for those currently working in the construction industry.

What you will study

You will learn through a variety of teaching approaches that simulate real-life situations faced by construction professionals. The online program is a great opportunity for those currently working in the construction industry or those unable to study full-time.

Studies combine the disciplines of construction management and quantity surveying. Courses studied in construction management will expose you to a range of topics you will encounter in industry, including:

• Communication
• Construction ecology
• Construction technology
• Economics
• Facilities management
• Finance
• Health and safety
• Law
• Management
• Procurement
• Tendering

There are also opportunities to undertake elective courses from a wide range of topics. Our courses are tailored to the needs of all prospective students, who have the option of studying full-time on-campus in Newcastle, Australia, or whilst in employment in the industry by distance learning from anywhere in the world.

What you'll be learning

Flexible and innovative course delivery and assessment are provided by a team of enthusiastic international teaching staff who are committed to providing high quality, multi-mode education. The degree uses problem based learning as a delivery mechanism for most courses and you will work under the guidance of lecturers and tutors.

Practical experience

It is a requirement of this degree, that you complete a total of 20 weeks relevant practical experience prior to commencing your final year (4th year) of study.

Graduating with Honours

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment, students who graduate with Honours have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. You can develop and carry out research on a topic of interest, potentially leading to further academic study such as a PhD.

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours.

There are three levels of Honours.

Honours Class 1 - you will require a minimum WAM of 77 and a minimum mark of 75 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Honours Class II, Division 1 - you will require a minimum WAM of 72 and a minimum mark of 65 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Honours Class II, Division 2 - you will require a minimum WAM of 67 and a minimum mark of 65 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Honours is awarded on the basis of superior performance attained throughout the program and dissertation. Performance is based on a three year WAM where 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses are weighted.

To calculate your WAM, click here to download the PDF.

To find out more about Honours, contact the Enquiry Centre, 02 4921 5000.

Careers

As a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) graduate, you can choose to be a self-employed consultant or work for building/civil engineering contractors performing a range of different roles. There are opportunities for international travel and excellent salaries soon after graduation.

The degree prepares you for a range of careers including:

• Construction management
• Facilities management
• General management
• Materials supplying
• Project management
• Property development
• Quantity surveying
• Resources organisation

Professional recognition

The degree is fully endorsed by professional bodies in Australia and internationally and currently holds accreditation from the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS), the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveying (AIQS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

We also have provisional accreditation from the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS). These accreditations attest to the close relationship between what is delivered in the construction management program and the requirements of various sectors of the construction industry.