Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours)
Program Overview
Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours) program is designed to equip students with a diverse range of skills to successfully manage the delivery of complex construction projects. The program is being discontinued and is no longer available to new students.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:
- Knowledge of the construction industry, the environment, and social processes that inform and contribute to construction practice.
- Skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders and members of construction teams.
- Demonstrated leadership potential to manage construction and construction-related projects.
- Skills to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary and multi-professional environments.
- Performed the range of industry skills required by professional bodies.
- Conducted and employed research skills appropriate to the building and construction industry.
- Demonstrated professional and personal behavior consistent with a commitment to lifelong learning and accountability in practice.
- Demonstrated the capacity for lateral and creative thinking to solve construction engineering problems.
- Demonstrated understanding and function in the context of social, cultural, global, environmental, ethical, and business opportunities in the construction industry.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme. The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. The overall minimum English language proficiency requirement is 6, with a sub-test minimum of 6.
Recommended Studies
Recommended studies for this program include HSC English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by the following professional bodies:
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
- Australian Institute of Building
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Career-Ready Placements
Students are required to complete a total of 16 weeks of relevant practical experience prior to completion of their studies.
Program Requirements
In this program, students are required to complete 320 units, which is comprised of:
- 270 units of core courses
- 10 units from the course list
- 40 units of elective courses No more than 120 units can be at the 1000 level, and at least 40 units must be taken at each level from the 2000 level and above for this program.
Program Structure
The program structure includes core courses, a course list, and electives. Core courses include:
- ARBE1101 Construction Technology
- ARBE1102 Construction Ecology
- ARBE1103 Digital Communication in the Built Environment
- ARBE1105 Communication in the Built Environment
- ARBE1301 Construction Law and Legislation
- ARBE1304 Building Codes and Compliance
- ARBE1305 Construction Technology, Sequencing, and Representation
- ARBE1306 Construction Management Fundamentals
- ARBE2301 Measurement of Building Works 1
- ARBE2303 Health and Safety in Built Environment
- ARBE2306 Maintenance Services and Rehabilitation
- ARBE2307 Economics of the Construction Industry
- ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating
- ARBE2309 Construction Procurement and Tendering
- ARBE3100 Advanced Construction Technology
- ARBE3121 Evidence-based Research for the Built Environment
- ARBE3101 Performance and Sustainability of the Built Environment
- ARBE3301 Construction Project Planning
- ARBE3304 Development Economics and Facilities Management
- ARBE3305 Infrastructure Development
- ARBE3306 Building Fire Safety and Compliance
- ARBE3307 Contract Administration
- ARBE3309 Measurement of Building Works 2
- ARBE4102 Construction Technology and Services
- ARBE4121 Built Environment Research Project
- ARBE4310 Construction Business Strategy and Finance
Transition Arrangements
As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrollment, which may require transition arrangements.
Availability
The program is available in Semester 1, with various delivery modes and attendance patterns.
AQF Level
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours) is a Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.
Additional Handbook Information
Additional information is available for ongoing students, prospective students, and regarding credit transfer, honors, and international students.
Program Contacts
Program advisors can be contacted for further information.
Type
This is a single program.
Study Level
The study level is undergraduate.
Program Schedule
The program schedule is a Bachelor Honours (320).
Study Areas
The study areas include Architecture, Building, and Construction.
Units to Complete
Students must complete 320 units.
College
The college is the College of Engineering Science and Environment.
Full-Time Duration
The full-time duration is 4 years.
Maximum Time to Complete
The maximum time to complete is 10 years.
Term Type
The term type is semesters.
CRICOS Code
The CRICOS code is G.
Locations of Offer
The program is offered in Singapore BCA, Callaghan Campus, and online.