Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Advancing technology is creating exciting opportunities for the construction industry. Innovative digital engineering, modelling and automation techniques are changing what's possible.

Worldwide, demand is soaring for graduates with high-level skills and understanding in these areas, together with a firm grasp of contemporary building, project management and sustainability practices. Our Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) will prepare you to take a leading role.

What will you do?

Taught over four years full-time, the degree leverages the University's strong industry links and world-class research. Co-developed with industry, it features an emphasis on real-world experience, with an internship providing 456 hours of work-based training.

In addition to gaining a broad understanding of the foundations of the construction industry and associated project management you'll develop skills in evaluating, applying and using:

• new and emerging technology, including digital building-information modelling tools and automation technologies (Industry 4.0)
• civil engineering principles and technology, in real-world construction contexts
• construction project and people management, including legal requirements
• systems thinking, building science and economics principles
• sustainability principles to design more eco-friendly construction processes
• highly effective interpersonal communication and critical, independent thinking

In fourth year, you'll also undertake major construction design and research projects. In these, and your internship, you'll be mentored by our world-class, research-active staff and/or industry experts.

Where could it take you?

You'll be ideally placed to work on high-technology infrastructure and construction projects anywhere in the world. From managing the construction of transformational infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnels and highways, to constructing the next generation of zero-energy buildings using the latest digital and Industry 4.0 technologies. You may also choose to continue your study with our Master of Construction Management.