Construction Management

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

010548C

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Jul-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,340 / year

Next Intake 24-Jul-2024

Construction Management

About

Construction managers work acrossa range of interrelated disciplines on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

This is a management-oriented degree that will prepare you for professional roles in the building and infrastructure construction industries.

The course is designed in collaboration with Curtins industry partners, including the Australian Institute of Building, the Masters Builders Association of Western Australia, Broad Construction and Laing ORourke. You will learn from dedicated professionals with construction-related qualifications and experience.

Learning areas include:

construction technologies
quantity measurement
project planning and management
strategy and financial management
contract administration
construction law
cost estimating, planning and management
communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to visit construction sites in Perth and participate in international study trips.

Throughout your course you will complete projects and assignments related to the construction industry, and in your fourth year you may complete a supervised research project in the honours stream.

You are required to undertake 80 days work experience prior to graduating.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

How this course will make you industry ready

You will have the opportunity to participate in work experience or supervised site visits, giving you real-world exposure.
The course is designed in collaboration with construction industry professionals, ensuring you learn the most up-to-date skills and knowledge in construction management.
You'll be required to complete a supervised research project in fourth year.
You will also complete projects and assignments related to the construction industry throughout your course.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

Professional recognition

Membership is available with Australian Institute of Building; Australian Institute of Building Surveyors(pending accreditation outcomes); Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors; Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia(conditional registration); Chartered Institute of Building; and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

apply key concepts of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, apply Construction Management and Quantity Surveying knowledge and extend this application through discipline based research

think creatively and innovatively in a building construction context to generate solutions to complex construction problems

access information from a range of sources using appropriate technologies and use decision making and problem solving knowledge to generate appropriate outcomes

communicate appropriately to a broad array of construction stakeholders and the wider community audience

recognise and apply the appropriate technologies to building construction processes and society

develop and manage learning strategies to advance themselves in a building construction leaning community

understanding the international perspective of construction management and quantity surveying and apply international practices

appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community as it impacts on building construction, recognise indigenous rights with the regard to building construction

manage construction processes in an effective, ethical and professional way, recognise and apply environmentally responsible practices in a construction context

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Construction manager
Contract administrator
Project manager
Building technician
Property developer
Building surveyor
Building contractor
Estimator
Quantity surveyor

Industries

Building and construction
Local government
Infrastructure
Mining
Oil and gas

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,340 / year

How to Apply

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.