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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.
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.
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.
This degree is fully endorsed by five professional bodies in Australia and internationally. It is accredited by: Australian Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building and Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
Construction Management students complete 16 weeks of professional practice. Through your work placement, you’ll build vital professional networks and put your learning into practice.
All University of Newcastle construction management students must complete a total of 16 weeks of industrial experience during their degree:
All graduates will be awarded with Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) with graded honours awarded based on merit.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.
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If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.