What is construction management?
Construction management explained. A lot of work goes into constructing a building, but how is it all managed and facilitated?
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ATAR cut-off
N/A
63.10
76.38 (Median ATAR)
66.70
76.38 (Median ATAR)
International entry requirement
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
- Semester 1 - 27 Feb 2017
- Semester 2 - 24 Jul 2017
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Duration
4 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Online
Study construction management at UON
The skyline’s the limit.
Construction management graduates work in a whole range of leadership roles in the construction industry – from project management, to quantity surveying, estimating, contract management, scheduling, facilities management, property development and certification. They lead and coordinate physical infrastructure projects, working on site, but playing an indirect role in hands-on building.
Construction managers schedule and coordinate all of the design and construction processes including selecting, hiring and supervising trade contractors. They’re also responsible for the legal and financial aspects of the project.
Why study with us?
- Our graduates are job-ready. They rated us number 1 in NSW for overall skills development, and in 2015, 90% of our graduates were employed within four months of graduating.
- We're the most professionally recognised in Australia for Construction Management with accreditation by five professional bodies. This gives you a range of employment opportunities across the industry.
- Flexible study options make it easy for you to work in the industry while you study and bring your insights into the classroom. You can study on-campus, online or a combination of both.
- Collaborate with industry. Our exclusive $2.6 million-dollar agreement with world-leading construction industry software providers, Buildsoft, lets you contribute to the ongoing development of the system and be mentored by senior Buildsoft personnel.
What you will study
Our courses directly reflect the needs of industry, across the full spectrum of construction management roles. Build critical workplace skills in:
- building information modelling (BIM)
- building surveying and estimating
- communication
- construction ecology
- construction technology
- economics
- facilities management
- finance
- health and safety
- law
- management
- procurement
- tendering
Collaborate with your peers on problem-solving assignments, whether you are on-campus or online. You’ll demonstrate the knowledge you develop through applied project work rather than exams.
Broaden your skill base by undertaking elective courses from a wide range of industry relevant topics. You’ll also complete a 16-week work placement.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- 2015-2016 Sem 2 Program Plan 757.1 KB
- 2015-2016 Program Plan 751.0 KB
- 2014 - 2016 Program Plan - Singapore 153.2 KB Semester 2 Part-time
- 2014 - 2016 Program Plan - Singapore 180.5 KB Semester 2 Full-time
- 2014 - 2016 Program Plan - Singapore 181.2 KB Semester 1 Full-time
90% Employed
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within four months of graduation
World top 50
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for architecture & built environment
$89,000
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average starting salary for construction management graduates
No. 1 in NSW
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for overall satisfaction and skills scale
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities for construction managers are excellent. In 2015, 90% of UON’s construction managment graduates had a job within four months of graduating. Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors, Laing O’Rourke. The average starting salary for a construction manager is over $89,000.
The Australian construction industry is massive and continues to grow - over the past five years, employment in the NSW construction industry has increased by 11%. The industry employs more than 1 million people, accounting for around 9% of the country's total workforce and contributes about 7.8% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Take your pick from a range of job possibilities. As a UON graduate you can oversee projects from behind the scenes, take on a specialist position, or you might prefer the satisfaction of on-site management and supervision. Typical roles include:
- building surveyor
- certifier
- estimator
- facilities manager
- project manager
- property developer
- quantity surveyor
Professional recognition
This degree is fully endorsed by five professional bodies in Australia and internationally. It is accredited by:
- Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
These accreditations reflect the direct relationship between what you’ll learn in the degree and the requirements of various sectors of the construction industry.
Practical experience
All UON construction management students must complete 16 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks. Through your work placement you’ll build vital professional networks and put your learning into practice.
