Bachelor of Building & Construction Management (976AA)
[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Bachelor of Building & Construction Management will teach you management and supervision techniques specific to the building industry while developing detailed knowledge about building processes and materials.
Construction managers need to fully understand legal frameworks and the roles of various players within the industry, as well as being skilled technologically to manage their projects.
After 3 industry based co-operative educational placements students will know what the real world of building management is all about.
This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.
ACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Building & Construction Management is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
LENGTH OF STUDY
The Bachelor of Building & Construction Management is typically studied over 3.5 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 3 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Building & Construction Management can be combined with the Diploma in Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) in a 4.5 year program.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Builder / Developer
- Construction Managers
- Investment Analyst
- Project Estimator
- Project Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Site Manager
- Consultant
TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES
Bachelor of Building & Construction Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 8518 Building and Construction Studies 1 | 8519 Estimating and Measuring 1 |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 8041 Structures and Materials |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| Year 2 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 7823 Building and Construction Studies 2 |
| 7826 Estimating and Measurement 2 | 7827 Building and Construction Law |
| 8527 Construction Procurement | 6348 Information Systems in Organisations |
| Open Major (1) or Open Elective | Open Major (2) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 7824 Building and Construction Studies 3 | 7828 Construction Project Management |
| 7829 Contract Administration | 8038 Sustainable Buildings and Technologies |
| Industry Based Learning 1 | Building and Construction Studies 4 |
| Open Major (3) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 4 | |
| Industry Based Learning 2 | Industry Based Learning 3 |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Building & Construction Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 4207 Introduction to Management | |
| 8519 Estimating and Measuring 1 | |
| 8041 Structures and Materials | |
| 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Year 2 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 7823 Building and Construction Studies 2 |
| 8518 Building and Construction Studies 1 | 7827 Building and Construction Law |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 6348 Information Systems in Organisations |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | Open Major (1) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 7828 Construction Project Management |
| 7826 Estimating and Measurement 2 | 8038 Sustainable Buildings and Technologies |
| 8527 Construction Procurement | Open Major (3) or Open Elective |
| Open Major (2) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 4 | |
| 7824 Building and Construction Studies 3 | Building and Construction Studies 4 |
| 7829 Contract Administration | Industry Based Learning 2 |
| Industry Based Learning 1 | |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | |
| Year 5 | |
| Industry Based Learning 3 | |
| Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Building & Construction Management - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3) partial
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 4207 Introduction to Management | |
| 8518 Building and Construction Studies 1 | 8519 Estimating and Measurement 1 | |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 8041 Structures and Materials | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective | 7823 Building and Construction Studies 2 |
| 7826 Estimating and Measurement 2 | Open Elective | 7827 Building and Construction Law |
| 8527 Construction Procurement | 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 7824 Building and Construction Studies 3 | Open Elective | 7828 Construction Project Management |
| 7829 Contract Administration | Open Elective | 8038 Sustainable Buildings and Technologies |
| Industry Based Learning 1 | Building and Construction Studies 4 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Industry Based Learning 2 | Industry Based Learning 3 | |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Building & Construction Management - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Industry Based Learning 1 | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 8518 Building and Construction Studies 1 | Open Elective | 8519 Estimating and Measuring 1 |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 8041 Structures and Materials | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Industry Based Learning 2 | 7823 Building and Construction Studies 2 |
| 7826 Estimating and Measurement 2 | 7827 Building and Construction Law | |
| 8527 Construction Procurement | 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | |
| Open Elective | Open Elective | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 7824 Building and Construction Studies 3 | Industry Based Learning 3 | 7828 Construction Project Management |
| 7829 Contract Administration | 8038 Sustainable Buildings and Technologies | |
| Open Elective | Building and Construction Studies 4 | |
| Open Elective | Open Elective |
ABOUT OPEN MAJORS
Students studying the Bachelor of Building & Construction Management have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Management
- Planning (Urban & Regional)
- Information Systems
- Architecture History and Theory
- Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
- Law & Technology
- Sport Business
- Environmental Assessment
see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.
Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.
All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS
Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.