C10214v3 Bachelor of Construction Project Management

Overview

Widely regarded as one of the most respected courses within the industry, the Bachelor of Construction Project Management provides a comprehensive construction 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.

This course 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 environmental studies 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 the management of all aspects of the construction process, including business management, construction management, design management, project management, quantity surveying, contract administration and property development. It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction project management professionals while introducing the prospect of diversifying into project management.

Career options

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

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 self-employed entrepreneurs. As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

Credit recognition

Students with prior academic or industrial experience are considered for credit recognition 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

The 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, construction finance/economics and architectural studies, depending on demand.

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 Project Management 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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