Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

The skyline’s the limit

Construction management graduates work in a range of leadership roles in the industry. This includes project management, contract management, quantity surveying, estimating, building surveying, building certification, facilities management, property development and WHS. They manage physical buildings and infrastructure projects either onsite or from an office.

This program has a high level of professional recognition both in Australia and overseas. Our flexible delivery options allow you to study remotely or work in the industry while completing your degree. Engage only with practical assessments, rather than exams. Study part-time or full-time. Study on-campus, online or a combination of both.

Construction managers lead and coordinate design and construction processes. They liaise with clients and consultants, and select, hire and supervise various contractors. They’re also responsible for managing the legal and financial aspects of the project.

Course overview

Collaborate with your peers and broaden your skills base. Courses directly reflect the needs of industry, across construction management roles.

Learn critical workplace skills in:

• building information modelling (BIM)
• building surveying
• construction ecology
• construction technology
• economics
• health and safety
• project management
• procurement and tendering
• quantity surveying
• sustainable development

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. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6

Sub test minimum: 6

Employment opportunities for construction managers are excellent. Construction management is the #1 most in-demand job set to surge over the next five years as revealed by the Australian Prime Minister in 2022.

Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors and Laing O’Rourke.

Over the past five years, employment in the NSW construction industry has increased by 11%. The industry employs more than 1 million people. This accounts for around 9% of the country's total workforce and contributes about 7.8% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP).

As a graduate, you could oversee projects from behind the scenes or take on a specialist position. Or you might prefer the satisfaction of on-site management and supervision.

Professional outcomes:

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Undergraduate Architecture & Building