Bachelor of Construction Management | Adelaide University Calendar

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Program Code

BCM

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Construction Management is a program of study which students undertake to develop project management skills with a focus on the application of technology in construction. The program is designed and structured to provide career and management ready graduates for the construction and infrastructure industries.

Students will acquire a sound foundation of knowledge in civil construction, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and engineering construction management. The program offers a compact structure which covers essential knowledge and skills in construction, project management and BIM with a strong focus of applying technology in construction and management techniques specific to the construction industry.

The Bachelor of Construction Management is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Construction Management

There shall be a Bachelor of Construction Management.

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Construction Management, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

Level I core courses to a maximum of 24 units
Level II core courses to a maximum of 24 units
Level III core courses to the value of at least 24 units
A 12 week work placement capstone experience.

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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 72 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
CEME 1002	Introduction to Infrastructure	3
CEME 2004	Introduction to Geo-engineering	3
CONMGNT 1000	Civil Engineering Construction Materials	3
CONMGNT 1001	Construction Estimation and Quantity Surveying	3
CONMGNT 1004	Construction Safety	3
CONMGNT 1006	Construction Project Management: fundamentals	3
CONMGNT 1008	Introduction to Building and Landscape Architecture	3
CONMGNT 1010	Digital Design and Construction: fundamentals	3
CONMGNT 2000	Construction Law and Contracts	3
CONMGNT 2001	Transport and Traffic Management	3
CONMGNT 2002	Construction Project Management: Risk and Quality	3
CONMGNT 2022	Building Services	3
CONMGNT 3000	Industrial Relations and Conflict Resolution	3
CONMGNT 3001	Construction Project Management: People and Organisations	3
CONMGNT 3005	Civil Engineering Works and Construction	3
CONMGNT 3007	Design and Construction: Concrete and Steel	3
DESST 1507	Construction I	3
DESST 2518	Construction II	3
DESST 2519	Design Studio IV	6
DESST 3513	Design Studio V	6
DESST 3514	Construction III	3
DESST 3517	Environment III	3

Work Based Training

Students must complete a 12 week work placement.

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:16:49