Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (Construction Economics) (Property Development)
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Architecture and Building » Building » Building Science and Technology
Strategic Purpose Statement
Graduates from this programme will have a thorough grounding in all aspects of their specialty with the knowledge and skills to develop as professionals, including technical competence and an awareness of complex modern issues that impact on the construction industry.
Graduate profile
Common Outcomes:
1. Effectively use the common body of technical and applied knowledge related to construction management , construction economics and property development across a variety of construction contexts. 2. Apply professional level communication skills in a range of modes across a variety of construction contexts. 3. Function effectively in multi-cultural and cross-disciplinary teams. 4. Manage the requirements and expectations of different stakeholders in the built environment. 5. Apply business systems and processes in their role in alignment with the environmental, legal and economic contexts of construction projects. 6. Apply analytical, practical and research capabilities to industry issues and critically evaluate options. 7. Critically review professional skills and engage in life-long learning and professional development.
Outcomes specific to Majors:
Apply the specialist knowledge of construction processes, planning and organisation related to construction projects. (Construction Management Major) 9. Apply the specialist knowledge of cost planning and cost management related to construction projects. (Construction Economics Major) 10. Apply the specialist knowledge of valuation and management related to property (Property Development Major)
Education pathways
Graduates may undertake further study on post-graduate programmes in construction studies or professional development courses offered by industry. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the industry professional bodies that formally accredit the degree, along with other institutions that recognise the qualification.
Employment pathways
Graduates will be capable of meeting the immediate and future challenges of professional and leadership demands in their chosen discipline majors such as construction management, construction economics, and property development. Graduates are eligible for professional memberships of the following professional bodies who accredit or recognise the programme: New Zealand Institute of Building; New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors; Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors; Property Institute of New Zealand; New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants may be admitted under general admission with NCEA level 3 credits and English language requirements. Admission under special or discretionary entry may be possible. Programme specific criteria may apply. See Unitec website for full details (www.unitec.ac.nz).
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By Quality Assurance Division, NZQA
Number CA2253
Status Discontinued
Created 2003-08-14 12:12:41.0
Next Review 2023-12-17 00:00:00.0

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