Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)

Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Commercial property manager

• Company owner

• Project manager

• Property consultant

• Property developer

Highlights

• Get a thorough grounding in all aspects of the construction industry.

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

• Learn from experienced lecturers who have worked in the construction industry.

• Meet and hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in their fields.

• 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 gives you an insight into the process of developing a property - from initial concept to project completion and sale. Once you’ve completed the programme, you could use your knowledge of property investment and development to work with property managers, banks and corporate organisations, specialising in large commercial developments or residential properties.

Programme overview

Property developers plan and carry out the purchase, development and sale of new or existing residential or commercial properties. In this programme you'll gain an understanding of the valuation, financing and management of property and property portfolios, learn to identify and develop project opportunities, become familiar with construction practice, procurement tendering, property and contract law and administration, sustainable design and design management.

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/property

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