Bachelor of Construction ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BConstrMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 2607.7
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 049425D
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2015 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 2607.6 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2013, please refer to: 2607.5 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2010 to 2012, please refer to: 2607.4 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2009, please refer to: 2607.3 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2007 to 2008, please refer to: 2607.2 - Bachelor of Construction Management
This course is aimed at providing the skills and abilities necessary to perform competently at a professional level in the building industry, in one or more of the following roles: Construction Managers, Project Managers, Building Supervisors, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Building Researchers.
Students will develop specialised skills in construction management. The Construction Management program is widely recognised for delivering the full suite of theoretical, practical, and hands-on experience in the area of construction management. Students will study four concentrated areas related to the delivery of construction projects. These are construction technology; construction economics; construction law; and construction resource management. Additionally, students will be required to undertake a total of 1,200 hours approved practical experience during the course.
There are a number of opportunities during the course for obtaining a cadetship in the building industry in areas including building surveying, construction economics, and construction management.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Advanced standing
Advanced standing is available to students who have completed the following courses at TAFE. Diploma of Building Studies, Diploma of Quantity Surveying, Diploma of Building Surveying, Diploma of Civil Engineering, Diploma of Structural Engineering, Diploma of Architectural Technology or relevant Diploma.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Construction Management is accredited with the Australian Institute of Building. Graduates are eligible for Probationer membership with advancement to Associate membership of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) after Assessment of Professional Competence.
Admission
Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics, Physics and English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office. International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
http://www.uws.edu.au/international
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Academic Course Advisor
Dr Mary Hardie
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include units in the recommended sequence below. Electives within the sequence may be used towards obtaining an approved submajor for this award.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300729 | Graphic Communication and Design |
| 300975 | Professional Competencies |
From Autumn 2018, students are advised that 301061 Construction Work Safety will be accepted as a replacement for Design Science. Students are encouraged to complete 301061 but may graduate having completed either unit.
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300720 | Construction Technology 1 (Civil) |
| 200472 | Material Science in Construction |
Spring session
| 300721 | Construction Technology 2 (Substructure) |
| 300885 | Building Regulations Studies |
Elective 1
Year 3
Autumn session
| 200502 | Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction) |
| 200485 | Decision Making for Construction Professionals |
Spring session
| 200470 | Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction) |
| 300886 | Construction in Practice 1 |
Non-Honours Stream
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
| 300536 | Major Project in Construction |
Elective 3
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
Elective 2
Elective 4
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.
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Year 4 (Honours stream - H3000)
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
From Autumn 2019, students are advised to take 301160 Construction Management Honours Thesis and 1 elective instead of 300675.
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
From Autumn 2019, students are advised to take 301160 Construction Management Honours Thesis and 1 elective instead of 300675.
Sub-major in Construction Economics
To graduate with a Sub-major in Construction Economics students must successfully complete four units in place of the elective units.
From 2020, students are advised to select SM3094.
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment before being eligible for graduation.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in 300724 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Course Coordinator.
Sub-major elective spaces
Examples of sub majors that students could complete
| SM1093 | Geography and Urban Studies |
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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