Construction (Honours) (Management)

Build upon trade experience

Take hold of the opportunity for a higher salary as a qualified Construction Manager with USQ’s Bachelor of Construction (Honours) (Management). Study while you work, either via distance or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

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?

Build upon your trade experience or start off your career in Building and Construction. With USQ’s practical and hands-on course work and the knowledge and skills you will receive through the Bachelor of Construction (Honours), you will be armed with the professional skills to make a difference in the infrastructure of construction. Through the program you will develop skills in problem-solving analysis, engineering design and construction management as well as specialised skills in built environment, quantity surveying and building services design.

With the relevant and practical course work you will be doing, you’ll gain the expertise to tackle problems in the workforce and produce the highest quality of work. Your knowledge of the planning, monitoring, technical, logistical, financial and legal aspects associated with building and construction projects will prepare you for your professional role as a Building and Construction Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Property Developer and work for large client organisations, specialised areas, commercial, industrial and residential construction projects.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses17

Plus 3 x electives3

Plus 12 x major courses12

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    32

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 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour

Year 2 Courses:

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

CIV1501Engineering Statics

CIV2605Construction Engineering

CMG2001Job Organisation

FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance

LAW1101Introduction to Law

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers

Year 3 Courses:

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

CMG3001Building and Construction Procurement

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety

MGT2007Leadership

MGT2203Project Management Fundamentals

MEC1201Engineering Materials

plus one elective - see Electives

Year 4 Courses: 

CMG4001Building and Construction Systems 

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ENG4111Research Project Part 1

ENG4112Research Project Part 2

ENG3003Engineering Management

MGT2002Managing Organisations

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice Courses: 

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice

CMG4901Construction Management Practice

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Electives:

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2503Structural Design I

CIV2701Road Design and Location

CIV2702Municipal Services

CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering

CIV3506Concrete Structures

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENV2103Hydraulics I

ENV2201Land Studies

MEC2402Stress Analysis

SVY1102Surveying A

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

MGT3100Quality and Performance Management

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) or equivalent
• 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: 12/74

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.