Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

University of Newcastle - Online

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Overview

The construction industry in Australia is booming. Construction managers lead and coordinate building and physical infrastructure projects. Working both on and off site, they schedule and coordinate the design and construction process, including selecting, hiring and supervising trade contractors, as well as the budget and legal aspects of the project. The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) has a high level of professional recognition both in Australia and overseas. Our flexible delivery options make it easy for you to study by distance or work in the industry while completing your degree.

Construction management graduates work in a range of leadership roles in the industry. This includes project management, contract management, quantity surveying, estimating, building surveying, building certification, facilities management, property development and WHS. They manage physical building and infrastructure projects and can be site or office based.

Construction managers lead and coordinate design and construction processes. This includes liaising with clients and consultants, and selecting, hiring and supervising various trade contractors. They’re also responsible for managing the legal and financial aspects of the project.

This program has a high level of professional recognition both in Australia and overseas. Our flexible delivery options allow you to study by distance or work in the industry while completing your degree.

Majors

Areas of study

Building information modelling, building surveying, construction management, construction technology, contracts administration, economics, environmentally sustainable development, information and communication technology, project management, procurement and tendering, quantity surveying and estimating, risk management.

Broaden your skill base by undertaking elective courses from a wide range of industry relevant topics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Building surveyor/certifier, construction manager, contract administrator, estimator, facilities manager, project manager, property developer, quantity surveyor.

Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors and Laing O’Rourke.

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

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