Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)
Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)
The skyline’s the limit 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. Manage physical building and infrastructure projects either onsite or from an office. Construction managers…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The skyline’s the limit
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. Manage physical building and infrastructure projects either onsite or from an office.
Construction managers lead and coordinate design and construction processes. They liaise with clients and consultants, and select, hire and supervise various 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. Engage only with practical assessments, rather than exams. Study part-time or full-time. Study on-campus, online or a combination of both.
Course overview
Collaborate with your peers and broaden your skills base. Courses directly reflect the needs of industry, across construction management roles.
Learn critical workplace skills in:
building information modelling (BIM)
building surveying
construction ecology
construction technology
health and safety
project management
quantity survey
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities for construction managers are excellent. Construction management is the #1 most in-demand job set to surge over the next five years as revealed by the Australian Prime Minister in 2022.
Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors and Laing O’Rourke.
Over the past five years, employment in the NSW construction industry has increased by 11%. The industry employs more than 1 million people. This accounts for around 9% of the country’s total workforce and contributes about 7.8% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP).
As a graduate, you could oversee projects from behind the scenes or take on a specialist position. Or you might prefer the satisfaction of on-site management and supervision.
Professional outcomes:
Building surveyor/certifier
Construction manager
Estimator
Project manager
Property developer
Quantity surveyor
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
