Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)

Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Construction site manager

• Project manager

• Project planner

• Property developer

Highlights

• This programme is fully accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Builders (NZIOB). When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to become a member.

• A great foundation for a career in construction management, providing you with the skills to undertake detailed planning and management of resources applied to construction projects.

• Explore incresingly complex scenarios and projects and develop the technical skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects.

• Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.

• In your final papers, you’ll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you’ve learnt with practical experience.

• Relevant to your future career: Unitec’s advisory boards include experts who keep us up to date with industry trends and relevant legislation in the construction industry.

• Following shared compulsory papers in your first three semesters, you’ll choose your major from Property Development, Construction Economics or Construction Management. You may also choose to complete a double major with slightly more coursework (usually 4 papers, 60 credits).

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time study for the first two years is recommended, part-time study option as negotiated on a caseby-case basis.

Annual fees $8,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme prepares you with the knowledge and skills to organise and manage activities on a construction site including gaining in-depth understanding of management structures, supply chain, people and production management.

Programme overview

Construction sites can involve hundreds of workers and millions of dollars of materials – and construction managers are responsible for managing both.

Develop your knowledge of management structures and learn to schedule activities and resources on construction projects. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management.

Get an overview of all aspects of the construction industry and an array of construction software from lecturers with experience in the construction industry, and guest lecturers who are leaders in their fields.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent

• Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international