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Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 412312 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 74 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) and Maths A, B or C (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | MATHS: QUT unit Preparatory Mathematics as a visiting student or QUT Continuing Professional Education course Mathematics Bridging. ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 056387B |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $10,250 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 4 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 384 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Why choose this course?
The Construction Management course at QUT is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly ranked internationally
Career outcomes
This course can offer you training for a challenging and interesting career with the prospect of high job satisfaction and financial reward.
Practical teaching
You will graduate with real industry experience as you will participate in professional practice, case studies and site visits. In your final year you are required to undertake 100 days approved industrial experience in the construction or allied field.
Industry links
Staff have excellent academic and industry track records and maintain strong links and cooperation with industry.
Course structure
The course provides integrated learning opportunities with allied disciplines of Spatial Science, Property Economics, Quantity Surveying and Urban and Regional Planning.
Facilities / technology
You will have first-hand experience of the latest technologies used in the industry.
Convenience
You will study at QUT's Gardens Point campus in the centre of Brisbane, within easy walking distance to public transport, including buses, trains and ferries.
Who should do this course?
If you are interested in any of the following, you may enjoy a career in Construction Management:
Building and Construction Industry
Working with a variety of people from a range of professions.
Leading a team.
Additional Admission Information
Applicants who are offered a place and eligible to receive 264 credit points (or more) of advanced standing will be admitted to CN51 Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management).
Career Outcomes
Graduates employed in the construction process are involved in the coordinating of the construction and maintenance of large building projects, the development of government and corporate policies, the administration of regulations, and the development and research of building systems and products. They may be employed in private organisations such as large construction and development companies or consultancies, while some are employed by government departments.
Overview
The course is concerned with the management of the overall process of construction projects and provides detailed understanding of project development from conception, through planning and construction to commissioning and maintenance. It develops skills in how to manage people, materials, equipment and plant while focusing on issues such as cost, time, quality, safety and environment. It educates students to become effective construction managers with comprehensive technological knowledge, management principles and communication skills.
Special Course Requirements
All students are required to obtain a minimum of 100 days of approved industrial experience.
Professional Recognition
Recognition is being sought from the Australian Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
Minors
For accreditation purposes you are required to undertake specified minors which will include employment practice.
International Student Entry
International students must maintain an enrolment program that will allow them to complete their course within the specified timeframe of their eCoE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment).
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Year 1 - Semester 1 | | BEB100 | Introducing Professional Learning | | UDB101 | Stewardship of Land | | UDB110 | Residential Construction and Engineering | | UDB111 | Engineering Construction Materials | | Year 1- Semester 2 | | BEB200 | Introducing Sustainability | | UDB104 | Urban Development Economics | | UDB112 | Professional Studies 1 | | UDB113 | Measurement 1 | | Year 2 - Semester 1 | | UDB210 | Commercial Construction and Engineering | | UDB211 | Introductory Structural Engineering | | UDB212 | Measurement 2 | | UDB213 | Construction Estimating | | Year 2 - Semester 2 | | UDB102 | Applied Law | | UDB214 | Professional Studies 2 | | UDB215 | Building Services Engineering | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | Year 3 - Semester 1 | | UDB310 | Highrise Construction and Engineering | | UDB311 | Structural Engineering Design | | UDB312 | Contract Administration | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | Year 3 - Semester 2 | | UDB202 | Business Skills | | UDB314 | Statutory Construction Law | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | Year 4 - Semester 1 | | UDB301 | Research Methods | | UDB313 | Programming and Scheduling | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | Year 4 - Semester 2 | | UDB302 | Development Process | | UDB410 | Construction Management | | | Second Major/Minor unit | | | Second Major/Minor unit |
Potential careers
Construction Manager
Contract Administrator
Estimator
Project Manager
Urban and Regional Planner
Urban Designer
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