Bachelor of Construction Management

In Australia, the construction management field is undergoing a transformation towards more technologically advanced and sustainable practices. Our Bachelor of Construction Management will equip you with the traditional management skills and proficiency in technologies to be a well-rounded professional.

Grow your communication, problem-solving, research and collaboration skills through foundational courses and work placement opportunities. Through real-world projects, you'll build important industry connections. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle. Learn modern project management techniques and develop skills to evaluate building compliance. You'll also acquire financial expertise to manage construction businesses in diverse environments.

Your technical and practical abilities will be in high demand for various roles in large-scale commercial, infrastructure and residential projects. You'll also graduate with the opportunity to become a member of a relevant professional body such as the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Construction Management is designed to equip you for leadership roles in the construction industry. Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, it combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences - such as site visits and work placements - to help you build relevant, real-world skills.

You'll study core areas of construction including surveying, materials, business, management and safety. From second year you'll dive into more advanced coursework, including quantity surveying, building surveying, contract administration, development regulation, economics and cost management principles. During your studies, you'll build practical skills in areas like data analytics, communication, negotiation, entrepreneurship, project management and teamwork.

You can further expand your studies by choosing electives in related fields such as architecture, civil engineering, project management and property. You'll also learn new digital skills in Building Information Modelling (BMI) tools and industry-standard programs like Revit, CostX and MS Project.

Our degree is future-focused, ensuring that the curriculum you're learning is relevant and responding to the needs of industry. You'll undertake Work Integrated Learning where you can demonstrate the skills and knowledge learnt throughout your studies - grasping the complexities of being a construction professional in real-world projects and settings.