Overview

Key Features

The Construction Management (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will result in a professional qualification as a Construction Manager. Construction managers plan, organise, and control all aspects of large and complex construction projects. They have highly developed managerial skills and advanced technical knowledge of construction processes. Graduates will satisfy the criteria for accreditation in terms of the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).

Career Opportunities

After completing the honours programme, graduates will be able to apply relevant project management concepts with reference to construction projects. Enrolled students can apply for registration as a candidate Construction Manager, candidate Project Manager and eventually as a professional Construction Manager. Construction Managers specialize in broadly in project management, development management and property management.

Employment opportunities:

Private sector in construction industry
Project Management
Building and Construction sector
Government departments
Banks
Real Estate sector

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction Law
Construction Project Management
Simulated Project
Advanced Construction Project Management
Advanced Building Science
Research Report
Advanced Civil Engineering Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

142 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Construction Management View 6 other Bachelors in Construction Management in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc Construction Management degree at 60% weighted average for final year courses; or
BTech or Advanced Diploma or equivalent Construction Management degree at 65% weighted average for final year courses.
Medical Aid
English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

95800 ZAR / year

≈ 95800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

95800 ZAR / year

≈ 95800 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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