Bachelor of Construction Management CQ29
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 7 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 29 courses/192 units of credit |
| Faculty: | James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems |
| Entry: | QTAC. Selected courses in the program will require relevant student employment to complete. |
| Accreditation: | This program is regularly reviewed by the accrediting body the Australian Institute of Building. |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | It is a requirement of the program that students write up two reports on their work experience while studying. |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | the Faculty on 07 4930 9733 or email engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | not applicable |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Program outline
This program provides training in all aspects of construction management and aims to produce graduates capable of managing and controlling complex construction projects. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.
Prospective students are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator about exemptions from the program based on previous study or professional experience. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of selected TAFE qualifications.
While a normal part-time load is 12 units of credit for terms 2 and 3, and 6 units of credit in term 5, the loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program in liaison with the Program Coordinator. It is suggested that you study courses in order of level, as shown in the Recommended Study Schedule.
Career options
Construction project manager, building contractor, building developer
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 29 courses or 192 units of credit as outlined below:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Level 1: 8 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Level 2: 9 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLCN12035 | Construction Management 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLCN12037 | Construction Planning (NC) |
| BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 (NC) |
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience 1 (NC) (12uc) |
| Level 3: 9 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| BLCN13038 | Cost Planning and Control (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| BLCN13034 | Construction Economics 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience 2 (NC) (12uc) |
| Level 4: 2 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLCN14039 | Infrastructure Planning (NC) |
| BLCN14036 | Construction Management 2 (NC) (12uc) |
| and 1 elective | |
An elective may be chosen from a wide selection within the Faculty. However, it is recommended that it be chosen from another building program, otherwise the selection must be approved by the relevant faculty authority. The chosen elective must be six units of credit.
Recommended study schedule
The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work commitments. Existing students must liaise closely with their Program Advisor to ensure correct enrolment.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Winter | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - Autumn | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - Winter | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 3 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - Winter | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLCN12037 | Construction Planning (NC) |
| Year 3 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR12041 | Building Material 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Winter | |
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience 1 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 5 - Autumn | |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| Year 5 - Winter | |
| BLCN13038 | Cost Planning and Control (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| Year 5 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLCN13034 | Construction Economics 2 (NC) |
| Year 6 - Autumn | |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience 2 (NC) |
| Year 6 - Winter | |
| BLCN14036 | Construction Management 2 (NC) |
| Year 6 - Spring/Summer | |
| *Elective | |
| Year 7 - Autumn | |
| BLCN14039 | Infrastructure Planning (NC) |
| Year 7 - Winter | |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
*An elective may be chosen from a wide selection from within the Faculty. However, it is recommended that this elective be chosen from another building program, otherwise the selection must be approved by the appropriate faculty authority. The chosen elective must be six units of credit.
Check the details
Degrees in Construction Management with honours
Construction Management students may be eligible for honours on the following basis:
- program work is the same for the pass and honours degree;
- BLCN14036 Construction Management 2 course will contain a substantial amount of research;
- a grade point average (GPA) will be computed for each student's first attempt achievement in course units for each of the years on a 7 point scale, with 7 as the highest possible GPA;
- the class of the honours will be decided by the following overall GPAs:
| GPA | Class of Honours |
|---|---|
| 6.00 to 7.00 | First |
| 5.50 - 6.00 | Second A |
| 5.00 - 5.50 | Second B |
- potential honours students will be advised of their candidacy at the end of their third year (full-time equivalent) on the basis of a GPA in the region of 5.
Requirements
It is a requirement of this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.
Students should have a mathematical knowledge equal to a passing grade in Queensland Maths B or an interstate equivalent.
Transitional arrangements for continuing students
As the program has been restructured, students still in this program must ensure that they complete courses out of the new program at an appropriate level. Students must liaise closely with their Program Coordinator to ensure correct enrolment.