Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
In this degree, you will learn about construction and building practices, developing a rigorous understanding of construction law and ethics, business management, construction economics, and property development in a global context. On commencing your degree, you will be introduced to the principles of built environment, learning the fundamentals of construction…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this degree, you will learn about construction and building practices, developing a rigorous understanding of construction law and ethics, business management, construction economics, and property development in a global context.
On commencing your degree, you will be introduced to the principles of built environment, learning the fundamentals of construction sustainability, project development, construction materials and site operations. From your third year, you will undertake in-depth study of core construction business areas including estimating, tendering, planning and procurement, with a strong focus on ICT applications in the built environment. In your final year, you will grow your professional skills through an industry placement.
As a graduate, your industry knowledge combined with strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, communication and technology, will prepare you for leadership roles across the full spectrum of construction projects.
My career opportunities
As a graduate with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the construction and building practices including an in-depth understanding of topics influencing the construction business environment, you will find job opportunities and could pursue a career as a site manager, construction or project manager, estimator, contract administrator, construction economist or consultant, and cost planner. Together with your knowledge of construction law and ethics, business management, economics, and property development, you can put your entrepreneurial skills to work as a property developer.
REQUIREMENTS
Standard academic entry to our undergraduate degrees requires completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0 OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
