Bachelor of Construction Project Management / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is designed for individuals aiming to excel in construction project management and adapt to international professional environments. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive skill set in managing construction processes, enhanced by a global perspective through the combined study of international studies.What sets this course apart is its integration of cutting-edge digital technologies, such as building information modelling, with practical industry experience. Youll secure a minimum of 200 days of industry placement, often as paid cadetships, providing you with invaluable professional insights.You will acquire expertise in project, construction, design, and business management, as well as quantity surveying and contract administration. The course also offers the flexibility to explore related fields through electives, enriching your professional and personal growth.Learning is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on applying project management methodologies to real-world scenarios. Youll engage with industry professionals and gain practical experience, ensuring youre job-ready upon graduation.
Structure
Students must complete 288 credit points, comprising 192 credit points in construction project management and 96 credit points in international studies. The construction project management component comprises 28 6-credit-point core subjects and four 6-credit-point electives. Students undertaking four elective subjects (24 credit points) within a common area are eligible for a sub-major. Sub-majors are offered in three areas, depending on demand. Work experience comprises an important component of the course. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Subjects
- 16103: Materials Science: 16105: Cost Management 1: Measurement: 16109: Construction Technology 1: 16203: Cost Management 2: Estimating: 16265: Construction Technology 2: 16206: Structures: 16207: Cost Management 3: Cost Planning: 16307: Project Management Integration: 16263: Design Team Management: 16314: Construction Technology 3: 16422: Construction Technology 4: 16423: Procurement and Contract Management: 16912: Construction Project Management Principles: 16913: Time Management: 16914: Corporate Social Responsibility and People Management: 16468: Introduction to the Built Environment: 16137: Digital Built Environment: 16138: Site Establishment and Management: 16212: Digital Design and Construction 1: 16317: Risk and Safety Management: 16412: Cost Management 4: Advanced Cost Management: 16470: Digital Design and Construction 2: 16022: Construction Law & Ethics: 16313: Construction Industry Economics: 16266: Sustainable Urban Design and Development: 16471: Integrated Services: 16264: Property Accounting and Financial Management: 16469: Professional Practice
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions selection criteria for the Bachelor of Construction Project Management (C10214). ?The Faculty-based adjustment scheme awards ten (10) adjustment points to female applicants. Applicants who have completed a TAFE Diploma in one the following areas receive five (5) adjustment points: Building/Planning/Architectural Technology/Design/Architectural Drafting/Civil Engineering/Project Management. Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); Australian Institute of Building (AIB); Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Further information
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.
