Overview

The Bachelor of Construction Management from Unitec Institute of Technology  prepares you with the knowledge and skills to organise and manage activities on a construction site, including gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of management

structures, supply chain, people and production management. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management, amongst other things.

Highlights

• This programme is fully accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Builders (NZIOB). Graduates of this programme are eligible to become members.

• A good foundation for a career in construction management, providing you with the skills to undertake detailed planning and management of resources applied to construction projects 

• An overview of all aspects of the construction industry 

• Explore progressively more complex  scenarios and projects, and develop the technical skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects 

• Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes 

• In your final papers you'll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you've learnt with practical experience 

• Relevant to your future career: Unitec’s advisery boards include experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends and relevant legislation in the construction industry

• Following your shared compulsory papers you'll then choose your major/s* from Property Development, Construction Economics or Construction Management.

• This allows you to get a good understanding of the general field first before you choose your direction

• You may choose to achieve a double major with slightly more coursework 

• Lecturers with experience in the construction industry and guest lecturers who are leaders in their field 

• Gain exposure and experience to a wide number of construction software.