Course Overview

The role of the 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. In the Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) you gain the skills to contribute to this exciting industry. 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. In this programme you'll delve into learning about construction practice, team management, cost planning and advanced estimating techniques, tendering and design management.

General Eligibility

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.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language, you will need 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