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Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)

Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand
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Course Overview

Property developers plan and carry out the purchase, development and sale of new or existing properties. The Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) gives you an insight into the process of developing a property - from initial concept to project completion and sale. 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.

General Eligibility

Admission requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

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 Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Compulsory Courses

Level 5

  • Building Science and Materials

  • Technology 1

  • Technology 2

  • Technology 3

  • Technical Fundamentals

  • Economic Principles

  • Property and Construction Law

Level 6

  • Building Services

  • Technology 4

  • Contract Administration

  • Procurement

  • Development and Finance

  • Property Valuation

Level 7

  • Urban Economics

  • Professional Business Management

  • Industry Project Part 1

  • Industry Project Part 2

  • Property Management

  • Property Development

2 Elective Courses

Level 5

  • Team Management

  • Construction Communications and Documentation

  • English for Specific Purposes

Level 6

  • Sustainable Design and Construction

  • Measurement and Estimation 1

  • Measurement and Estimation 2

  • Planning and Organisation 1

  • Planning and Organisation 2

  • Tendering

Level 7

  • Measurement and Estimation 3

  • Measurement and Estimation 4

  • Planning and Organisation 3

  • Planning and Organisation 4

  • Integrated Design and Construction Management

  • People Management

  • Property Investment

Language Requirement

 If English is a second language you are required to have one or more of the following:

  • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance

  • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

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

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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