Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)

Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Construction quantity surveyor

• Consultant quantity surveyor

• Commercial manager

• Project manager

• Property financial adviser

Highlights

• Great preparation for a career as a consultant quantity surveyor, a quantity surveyor or commercial manager for a construction company. These roles may lead to project management, company ownership and other senior management positions.

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

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

• Close links with industry: our advisory boards include experts who keep us up to date with industry trends, relevant legislation and local, global and environmental issues.

• Learn from experienced lecturers and guest lecturers who work in the construction industry.

• When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to become an accredited member of the following registered bodies:

» The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

» The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)

» Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS).

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 degree provides great preparation for a career in quantity surveying - learn how to evaluate and plan the cost of a construction project, manage payments, and ensure the project is completed within budget.

Programme overview

The role of a quantity surveyor is diverse: evaluating subcontractor tenders and making recommendations to clients, managing construction costs and cash flows during the construction phase, and negotiating and agreeing on final project accounts.

This quantity surveying programme supports you to develop the technical skills and applied knowledge to ensure that construction projects are delivered to agreed budgets. Learn to undertake estimating and cost planning and prepare tender documentation. You'll learen about construction practice, team management, cost planning and advanced estimating techniques, tendering and design management.

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).

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/quantity

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