Kayde Huang

2nd-year student, Bachelor of Construction in Construction Management

He wants to move into residential and commercial development, says Kayde Huang who is studying a Bachelor of Construction in Construction Management.

“I have a background in real estate sales and see a lot of work that is of poor design and quality. I decided to study a Bachelor of Construction in Construction Management to sharpen my skills in order to provide higher quality products and services to my clients.”

Now in his second year, Kayde already has a good idea how he sees the future after university.

“I’d eventually like to work in residential and commercial property development, but plan to start by working in construction management first once I complete my degree.”

Highly relevant
Kayde says he has thoroughly enjoyed his studies so far.

“I appreciate that the Bachelor of Construction is designed in such a way that there’s a lot of open thinking and open research. The lectures are open-minded, and the courses are highly relevant to real-world scenarios. I’m also glad that some of the course content is released online, so I can catch up if I had to miss a class.”

He appreciated that the courses align with the needs of the construction industry.

“Practical relevance is extremely important in this industry. The structure of the Bachelor of Construction is easy to digest and understand, and, most importantly, the information is relevant to your future career in this industry, which motivates you to pay attention.”

Advice for other students
Kayde – who expects to graduate at the end of 2025 and is proud of receiving an award as one of the top students in the past two semesters – has some great advice for other students who are thinking about university.

“My advice to other students is to ask questions and fail forward. This is relevant for yourself, your lecturers and your classmates.”

He wouldn’t hesitate to recommend AUT’s construction programme to others.

“I’d recommend studying at AUT. Having previously studied at a different New Zealand university, I can say that AUT definitely has a friendlier environment, and the lecturers and students are more open to questions and conversations.”