Bachelor of Construction Project Management / Bachelor of International Studies

Course Details

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. You will 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. You will engage with industry professionals and gain practical experience, ensuring you are job-ready upon graduation.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course 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.

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.