C10214v3 Bachelor of Construction Project Management

Overview

Widely regarded as one of the most respected courses within industry, the Bachelor of Construction Project Management provides a comprehensive building education. This unique degree provides graduates with the broader skills and knowledge base required to meet the changing demands of the construction, infrastructure and related industries.

The Bachelor of Construction Project Management puts students at the forefront of contemporary industry practice as they deal with real life examples and case studies that facilitate the application of theory in a way that is practical and relevant.

Graduates are renowned among employers for their practical knowledge and professional skills.

The course satisfies all the main accreditation requirements for the disciplines of construction management and quantity surveying. Students can also study sub-majors in areas of particular interest. Examples include sub-majors in generic project management (applicable across all industries), construction finance/economics and architectural studies. The course also provides skills and knowledge that can be applied in other industries such as mining, petrochemicals and infrastructure development.

The course offers a unique blend of theory and practice that incorporates concurrent industrial experience with the end result being that students graduate as highly skilled and sought-after professionals.

Course aims

This course is concerned with management of all aspects of the construction process, including business management, construction technology, project management, quantity surveying, applied economics, contract administration and property development. It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction professionals while introducing the prospect of diversifying into project management.

Career options

Career opportunities for graduates include project manager, construction manager, property developer, quantity surveyor, cost engineer, environmental manager, site manager, contract manager, estimator, construction programmer and facility manager.

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities and can work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as building proprietors, contractors, developers, government bodies and consultancy practices or be a self-employed entrepreneur. As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; DEEP: C

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

Recognition of prior learning

Students with prior academic or industrial experience are considered for recognition of prior learning for up to a maximum of 96 credit points (50 per cent of the course) and may be given the opportunity to tailor their program of study in line with subjects completed previously at other institutions. Contact a UTS Student Centre for further information.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a four-year full-time, or six-year part-time basis. Students may transfer between part-time and full-time attendance patterns. Part-time students attend one day and one evening a week. Full-time students may be expected to attend at any time during the week. The contact hours allocated to each subject are nominal and often involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and self-directed teaching methods. Some subjects are offered online and, according to demand, some subjects may be offered over Summer session.

Course structure

The course program consists of 192 credit points, comprising 28 6-credit-point core subjects and four 6-credit-point electives, the latter chosen either from within UTS: Design, Architecture and Building or from the many electives offered by other faculties throughout the University.

Students undertaking four elective subjects (24 credit points) within a common area are eligible for a sub-major. Sub-majors are offered in project management, technology, building surveying and general practice, depending on demand.

Industrial experience is an important component of the course. Part-time students gain experience well in excess of the basic requirement.

Industrial training/professional practice

In this course, the value of concurrent industry experience is recognised and students are required to accumulate relevant industry experience prior to graduating. The course provides part-time and flexible study options to enable students to gain this valuable industry experience during their studies.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time.

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Construction may be awarded with first class or second class honours based on the students' academic performance over the entirety of their studies. The class of honours is determined by academic merit.

Professional recognition

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); Australian Institute of Building (AIB); Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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