Bachelor of Construction Management

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBBE

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): CIV
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study
- Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)
- Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
- Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Qualify for Special Entry
OR
Recent secondary education
- Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

The program is designed to provide an education and professional level qualification in the fields of quantity surveying, construction management, building technology, building structures, building surveying and housing
studies.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Construction Management requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Elective		4.5
UO Introduction to Construction Management	BUIL 1027	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Construction Communication	BUIL 1025	4.5
UO Construction 1	CIVE 1005	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Construction Materials	CIVE 1006	4.5
UO Introduction to Construction Business Management	BUIL 1026	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Structures 1	CIVE 1007	4.5
UO Introduction to Contract Administration	BUIL 2029	4.5
YEAR 2
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Construction Scheduling	BUIL 2028	4.5
UO Construction 2	CIVE 2014	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Quantity Surveying Practice 1	BUIL 1028	4.5
UO Contract Administration	BUIL 3024	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Structures 2	CIVE 2016	4.5
UO Building Estimating	BUIL 1024	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Building Services	CIVE 2013	4.5
UO Construction Cost Planning	BUIL 2027	4.5
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Development Regulation	BUIL 4030	4.5
UO Construction 3	CIVE 3016	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Construction Environmental Science	CIVE 2015	4.5
UO Project Appraisal	BUIL 3025	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Construction Operations and Safety	BUIL 3023	4.5
UO Fire Technology	BUIL 4031	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Building Surveying	CIVE 3015	4.5
UO Advanced Contract Administration	BUIL 3022	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students' intending to complete the 4 year Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) program are required to gain industry experience during their program. Please refer to the Construction Management program site for more information.

2. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.