Construction Management Major – Bachelor of Construction
With the Construction Management major in the Bachelor of Construction you can prepare yourself for a career as a construction manager.
Interested in becoming a construction manager? This major focuses on operational and site management in the construction industry, alongside particular skills around off-site construction and prefabrication.
As a graduate of this major you’ll be well-prepared for a future career in the construction sector.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Construction.
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Prepare yourself for a future in construction management and develop an understanding of operational and site management in the construction industry, and related topics.
If you’re already studying at AUT and have any questions about the courses you should enrol in, email bcon@aut.ac.nz
Year 1
As part of your first year, you’ll study five core courses all Bachelor of Construction students take, which cover the foundation knowledge for a career in construction. You’ll also study two construction management courses, and one course from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses
- DIGD507 Mahitahi: Collaborative Practices (15 points)
- ENBU503 Introduction to Construction Materials (15 points)
- ENBU504 Principles of Law for Construction (15 points)
- ENBU506 Construction Organisation and Practice (15 points)*
Semester 2 courses
- ENBU502 Construction Technology I (15 points)
- ENBU604 Construction Engineering Management I (15 points)
- ENBU501 Construction Design and Implementation (15 points)
- ENBU505 Measurement and Estimation (15 points)
Year 2
You become more specialised in your chosen major. In your second year you’ll also study two core courses alongside your major courses, as well as two courses from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses
- ENBU605 Construction Technology II (15 points)
- ENBU607 Human Factors (15 points)
- ENBU614 Reflective Work Practice (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU617 Land Economy and Valuation (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Semester 2 courses
- ENBU615 Innovation, Advanced Construction Systems and Sustainability (15 points)
- ENBU616 Safety Engineering and Site Operations (15 points)
- ENBU618 Construction Process Integration (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU602 Quantity Surveying (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Year 3
In your third and final year you complete a final core course alongside your major courses, and a 30-point project. You also complete the final course from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses
- ENBU791 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part A (15 points)
- ENBU707 Construction Planning (15 points)
- ENBU717 Leadership and People Management (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU719 Quantity Surveying Practice and Advanced Measurement (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Semester 2 courses
- ENBU792 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part B (15 points)
- ENBU713 Construction Technology III (15 points)
- ENBU708 Construction Engineering Management II (15 points)
- Plus one of:
- ENBU718 Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
*This course is from the Professional Practice minor.
**This course is from the Construction Economics minor, which we recommend you complete alongside your major. Alternatively, you can also choose elective courses or complete another minor from across AUT.
Year 1
As part of your first year, you’ll study five core courses all Bachelor of Construction students take, which cover the foundation knowledge for a career in construction. You’ll also study two construction management courses, and one course from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- ENBU502 Construction Technology I (15 points)
- ENBU604 Construction Engineering Management I (15 points)
- ENBU501 Construction Design and Implementation (15 points)
- ENBU505 Measurement and Estimation (15 points)
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- DIGD507 Mahitahi: Collaborative Practices (15 points)
- ENBU503 Introduction to Construction Materials (15 points)
- ENBU504 Principles of Law for Construction (15 points)
- ENBU506 Construction Organisation and Practice (15 points)*
Year 2
You become more specialised in your chosen major. In your second year you’ll also study two core courses alongside your major courses, as well as two courses from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- ENBU615 Innovation, Advanced Construction Systems and Sustainability (15 points)
- ENBU616 Safety Engineering and Site Operations (15 points)
- ENBU618 Construction Process Integration (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU602 Quantity Surveying (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- ENBU605 Construction Technology II (15 points)
- ENBU607 Human Factors (15 points)
- ENBU614 Reflective Work Practice (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU617 Land Economy and Valuation (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Year 3
In your third and final year you complete a final core course alongside your major courses, and a 30-point project. You also complete the final course from your Professional Practice minor.
Semester 1 courses (starting July)
- ENBU791 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part A (15 points)
- ENBU713 Construction Technology III (15 points)
- ENBU708 Construction Engineering Management II (15 points)
- Plus one of:
- ENBU718 Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- ENBU792 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part B (15 points)
- ENBU707 Construction Planning (15 points)
- ENBU717 Leadership and People Management (15 points)*
- Plus one of:
- ENBU719 Quantity Surveying Practice and Advanced Measurement (15 points)**; or
- Elective course
*This course is from the Professional Practice minor.
**This course is from the Construction Economics minor, which we recommend you complete alongside your major. Alternatively, you can also choose elective courses or complete another minor from across AUT.
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Career opportunities if you study the Construction Management major
Construction managers have a vital role in the construction industry. These professionals combine the technical understanding of how construction takes place (in all forms; infrastructure, commercial and residential projects) with the commercial realities of the construction industry.
They bring together the necessary understanding of large, complex construction projects, and the ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds.
Roles include:
- Construction manager
- Site manager
- Estimator/planner
- Building control officer
- Construction management is on the Immigration NZ long-term skill shortage list
- Designed to meet academic accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Access to high-quality teaching facilities, labs and teaching expertise
- A problem-solver
- An analytical thinker
- Good at developing pragmatic, robust solutions
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