Associate Degree of Construction (Management)

Start up your career

Start your career in construction management with USQ’s Associate Degree of Construction (Management). The Associate Degree of Construction will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already got a Diploma through TAFE? Maybe an Apprenticeship through your work experience? Then fast track your Degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Management?

Learn through real world projects and knowledge, and gain the qualifications for higher salaries and job prospects in the building and construction industries. Get hands-on with practical course material and work with professional equipment alongside learning about the management of construction of some of the world’s biggest projects.

With your knowledge and practical skills, you’ll have the qualifications to work in a wide variety of careers as a Building and Construction Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Manager or a Tradesperson in building and civil construction projects. Work in the industries of commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction and apply your skills in problem-solving, analysis, engineering design, construction and management as well as specialised skills in built environment, quantity surveying and building services design.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

Plus 6 x Specialisation courses6

Plus 2 x electives2

Plus 1 x practice course (0 units value)0

Total16 units

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CMG1001Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving 

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics 

LAW1101Introduction to Law 

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 

 plus one elective - see Electives

Year 2 courses: 

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

CMG2001Job Organisation 

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety 

MGT2203Project Management Fundamentals 

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

 plus two electives - see Electives

Electives: 

CIV1501Engineering Statics 

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 

CIV2605Construction Engineering 

CMG3001Building and Construction Procurement 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENV2201Land Studies 

FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance 

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 

Practice course: 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisits: Year 12 English 4(SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.