Undergraduate Program - Construction Management

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What is Construction Management? Why choose Construction Management at QUT? Is Construction Management for you? Other careers to consider Career outcomes Further information Study options

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What is Construction Management?

Construction Management is a multidisciplinary field that integrates engineering, technology and management of people and physical resources in order to successfully design, develop, construct and operate residential, commercial and public properties.

Construction Management is concerned with the overall process of construction projects from conception, through planning and construction to commissioning and maintenance.

Construction Managers must balance the management of people, materials, equipment and plant while focusing on issues such as cost, time, quality, safety and environment.

Construction Managers require skills in planning, cost and quality management, law and real estate, industrial relations and people management as well as a detailed knowledge of construction techniques and materials.

Why choose Construction Management at QUT?

The construction industry is one of Australia's largest industries. QUT's Construction Management course is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly ranked internationally.

Construction Management at QUT can offer you training for a challenging and interesting career with the prospects of extremely high job satisfaction and financial reward. QUT's dedicated staff have excellent academic and industry track records and apply a problem-based learning approach throughout the course. You will undertake professional practice, specific case studies and site visits, making you work-ready upon graduation.

With relevant experience you will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB). The AIB has a reciprocal recognition arrangement with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) of the United Kingdom; therefore your degree is recognised in Australia and internationally.

Is Construction Management for you?

If you are interested in any of the following, you may enjoy a career in Construction Management:

• Building and construction industry
• Working with a variety of people from a range of professions
• Leading a team.

Other careers to consider

You may also like to consider a career in a related area, which may involve similar interests, such as:

• Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Property Economics

Career outcomes

As a graduate in construction management you may work in contract administration, project engineering, project management, construction management and project development management. You have the opportunity to work in large construction and development companies, consultancies, or government departments.

Further information

Domestic enquiries Telephone: +61 7 3138 1433 Fax: +61 7 3138 1529 Email: bee.enquiries@qut.edu.au

Study options

Undergraduate Study

• Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management)

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