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 (more info). 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: | 120 full-time days of approved 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 aim
This program provides training in all aspects of construction management and produces graduates capable of managing and controlling complex construction projects.
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. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.
Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program. Courses are offered once annually. It is suggested that courses be studied as shown in the Recommended Study Schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Coordinator.
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 and family commitments.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Term 3 (T3) | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 2 - T3 | |
| BLCN12035 | Construction Management 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLCN12037 | Construction Planning (NC) |
| Year 3 - T3 | |
| BLAR12041 | Building Material 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - T1 | |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| Year 4 - T2 | |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
| Year 4 - T3 | |
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience 1 (NC) |
| Year 5 - T1 | |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| Year 5 - T2 | |
| BLCN14039 | Infrastructure Planning (NC) |
| *Elective | |
| Year 5 - T3 | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 6 - T1 | |
| BLCN13038 | Cost Planning and Control (NC) |
| Year 6 - T2 | |
| BLCN14036 | Construction Management 2 (NC) |
| Year 6 - T3 | |
| BLCN13034 | Construction Economics 2 (NC) |
| Year 7 - T1 | |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience 2 (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:
- 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; and
- the class of the honours will be decided by the following overall GPAs:
| GPA | Class of Honours |
|---|---|
| 6.00 - 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 or TAFE equivalent.