Bachelor
Construction sites can involve hundreds of workers and millions of dollars of materials, and construction managers are responsible for managing both. The Bachelor of Construction (Construction
Management) prepares you with the knowledge and skills to organise and manage activities on a construction site, including gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of management
structures, supply chain, people and production management. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management, amongst other things.
Studying full-time is like doing a full-time job. You might only be in lectures and workshops for 16 hrs a week but you are expected to spend another 24 hours a week on self-directed study, doing quizzes, re-reading lecture content and working on assignments. That makes 40 hours.
We recognize many of you want or need to work whilst you are studying but we would not recommend you to do any more than part-time study if you have a full-time job, and don't let your working hours overlap with your lecture times.
If English is not your first language please be aware that to enter into this programme, you'll need to have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years, such as IELTS. This applies to both new students and progressing students (including NZ Diploma in Construction graduates).
This programme is fully accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Builders (NZIOB). Graduates of this programme are eligible to become members.
For this programme, you need:
Academic requirements1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further study.
English requirements4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:
For more information, download the programme regulations:
Programme Regulations
- Construction site manager - Project manager - Project planner - Property developer