Construction in the Bachelor of Environments
Construction explores the management of people, processes and materials on specific building projects as well as, more broadly, across the building industry.
Just as the building industry embraces both building and commerce, so will your studies in construction, with subjects undertaken in everything from construction structures to management and law. The breadth of the construction profession is further revealed by site visits, guest speakers and teachers who work in the industry who will ensure that your studies are grounded in the real world.
Careers and Graduate Study Opportunities
Bachelor of Environments graduates with a construction major might work in construction management or quantity surveying in Australia or internationally. The Construction major provides a strong grounding that prepares you for further studies in the Master of Construction Management.
Master of Construction Management
The Master of Construction Management is a two-year graduate professional degree that focuses on real-world projects that range across the full construction management cycle, preparing students for the realities of professional life. The course allows students to develop and build upon expertise in quantity surveying, construction management, project management and contract administration.
Master of Construction Management – career outcomes
Graduates in construction management typically work for construction companies both on and off construction sites. Their roles include planning and scheduling, project management, contract administration, estimating and tendering. Graduates who pursue a career in construction economics often work as construction cost consultants and quantity surveyors with financiers, property developers and project managers.
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Sample Course Plan – NB. Subjects DO NOT have to be taken in this order 1
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Natural Environments 880-101 | Reshaping Environments 880-102 | The Construction Context 702-252 | Residential Construction and Structures 702-253 | Construction Management | Project Planning Studio (capstone) |
| Governing Environments 880-105 | Mapping Environments | Environments Elective | Environmental Building Systems 702-244 | Concrete Structures and Construction | Structures and Construction Systems |
| Constructing Environments 880-103 | Urban Environments | Environments Elective | Environments Elective | Design Cost Management | Construction Legal Environment |
| Introductory Microeconomics 3 4 | Accounting Reports and Analysis 3 | Principles of Business Law 3 | Organisational Behaviour 3 | Breadth 2 | Breadth 2 |
| Major subjects | 1 This example is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subject will be available in future years. 2 Breadth examples: Subjects from another faculty, e.g. Music, Education, Law or Arts (Languages), or subjects from a contrasting stream within the Bachelor of Environments (see Breadth Study). 3 These subjects are required for professional accreditation. 4 Students who have not successfully completed Maths Methods 3/4 (or equivalent) should seek advice from a Student Advisor about selection of subjects. |
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