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Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)

Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand
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Course Overview

Construction sites can involve hundreds of workers and millions of dollars of materials, and construction managers are responsible for managing both. The Bachelor of Construction (Construction

Management) prepares you with the knowledge and skills to organise and manage activities on a construction site, including gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of management

structures, supply chain, people and production management. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management, amongst other things.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements

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

  • Planning and Organisation 1

  • Planning and Organisation 2

  • Tendering

  • Contract Administration

  • Procurement

Level 7

  • Planning and Organisation 3

  • Planning and Organisation 4

  • Integrated Design and Construction Management

  • People Management

  • Industry Project Part 1

  • Industry Project Part 2

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

  • Development and Finance

  • Property Valuation

Level 7

  • Measurement and Estimation 3

  • Measurement and Estimation 4

  • Urban Economics

  • Professional Business Management

  • Property Management

  • Property Development

  • Property Investment

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

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 such as IELTs

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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