Bachelor of Construction ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BConstrMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 2607.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 049425D
Course Status: INACTIVE
This version of the course is no longer offered. Please use the course search to find courses currently available.
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 was 2007.
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 2004 to 2006, please refer to: 2607.1 - 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. It offers a sophisticated, purpose-built laboratory complex where students will conduct experiments across the range of building sciences, including acoustics, heat flow through a building, corrosion of materials, concrete testing, and much more. 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 eight years part-time
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 - (Credit and Distinctions only).
Accreditation
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
UAI or mature-age entry through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). International applicants should contact The University's International Office for details on admission. Contact information for the International Office is available via the website.
http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/
HSC Mathematics, Physics and English.
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 major or submajor for this award.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| BG105A | Graphic Communication and Design (V1) |
| 300461 | Engineering and Industrial Design Practice |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Year 2
Autumn session
| BG204A | Construction Technology 1 (Civil) |
| 200472 | Material Science in Construction |
| BG303A | Development Control (V2) |
Spring session
| BG207A | Construction Technology 2 (Substructure) |
| 200482 | Construction in Practice 1 |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 200485 | Decision Making for Construction Professionals |
| 200502 | Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction) |
| PL302A | Construction Planning (V1) |
Spring session
| 200470 | Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction) |
| BG302A | Building Regulation Studies |
Non-Honours Stream
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
| 300536 | Major Project in Construction |
And one elective
Spring session
| BG406A | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
And two electives
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 - HO2607)
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
Spring session
| BG406A | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
Sub Major in Construction Economics
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 enroll in BG311A - Industry Based Learning (in every year Autumn session only) and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Course Coordinator.
Sub-major elective spaces
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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