Bachelor of Construction Project Management

Upon completion, you will be equipped for roles such as project manager, quantity surveyor, and property developer, with opportunities in both private and public sectors. You will be prepared to collaborate with a range of professionals and organisations, positioning you as a key player in the construction industry.

• The emphasis on the utilisation of digital technologies, such as building information modelling, ensures that students understand the leading-edge advances that are being implemented in the industry. All students are required to complete a minimum of 200 days' industry experience during the course, providing essential professional exposure. For the vast majority of students this entails paid employment in the industry with contractors and consultants (typically called cadetships). To broaden their personal and professional outlook, students can also choose electives or a sub-major in a range of disciplines outside construction project management, including business studies, environmental studies, international studies and Aboriginal studies.
• This course is designed for individuals aiming to excel in construction project management and related fields. Choose this course to acquire a blend of management, technology, and process skills essential for high-paying roles in construction and beyond. Its distinctive feature is the integration of digital technologies like building information modelling, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
• You will gain comprehensive project management skills, applicable across various sectors, enhancing your employability. The course includes a mandatory 200 days of industry experience, often as paid cadetships, providing you with valuable professional insight.
• You will learn through a combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge, with options to expand your expertise through electives in business, environmental, international, and Aboriginal studies. This approach ensures a well-rounded professional development.

Course aims

• This course is concerned with the management of all aspects of the construction process, including project management, construction management, design management, business management, quantity surveying, contract administration and property development. It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction project management professionals while introducing the opportunities to diversify into project management fields in other industry sectors.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

• Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Careers

• Career opportunities include project manager, construction manager, construction economist, quantity surveyor, design manager, environmental manager, contract manager, site manager, construction programmer, cost engineer, estimator, facility manager and property developer.
• Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities and can work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as building proprietors, contractors, developers, government bodies and consultancy practices or be self-employed entrepreneurs. As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.