Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) will develop the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to enable you to work effectively as a construction management professional.

In doing so, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to meet the industry need for specialisation.

This program has been structured to develop your knowledge of the construction process in the wider social, environmental, regulatory, technical and economic contexts.The courses in this program have been designed to enable you to critically engage with contemporary construction management theory, situating your learning in the wider industry context.

The program is designed to enable you to undertake project-based learning to equip you with the skills required by the construction industry.Through your learning in this program you will critically evaluate and apply construction management concepts and methodologies including building your knowledge in key areas including building design, building services, construction methods and processes, procurement and supply chains, sustainability, economics and resource management.

In doing so, you will develop your ability to formulate and justify evidenced based solutions to industry problems.Your developed specialised skills will be underpinned by your research and investigative skills, and your ability to critically assess the increasingly complex construction management industry and market.

As a critical thinker, you will be able to apply your well-developed analytical skills to critically review, interpret and synthesise construction management theory and knowledge.Your developed discipline specific and interdisciplinary knowledge of construction management practice and principles will be applicable to a range of organisational contexts and construction industry settings and will enable you to contribute effectively to the management of the construction process.In the final year, you will complete a project-based capstone course BUIL 1262 Construction Planning and Design 3 in which you will synthesise and integrate your knowledge and skills, connect theory and practice, as well as demonstrate your holistic understanding of the program's learning outcomes.Upon successful completion of this program you will have developed the specialised skills and knowledge to enable you to work as a construction management specialist in a range of roles including as a:

chartered builder, chartered quantity surveyor and a chartered building surveyor.

You will develop the skills required to apply your theoretical and practice-based knowledge to meet the needs of a range of stakeholders within the construction industry including contractors, developers and consultants.Graduates of this program will be equipped with a sound knowledge of construction management strategies, production factors and the industrial environment within local and global contexts and will be able to independently analyse industry trends, current and emerging.

You will be adept in working independently and collaboratively, applying your well-developed cognitive and technical skills to address and respond to industry issues, scenarios, trends and problems.Successful completion of this program provides a pathway into a Masters.

Upon successful completion of this program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following:

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

International English language requirement

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

Upon successful completion of this program you will have developed the knowledge and skills to enable best practice in construction management. As a construction management professional, you will be well equipped to practice across a variety of industry contexts from residential, commercial and industrial construction to civil, environmental and government projects. As a graduate, you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

1. Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study 2. Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction management stakeholders 3. Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues 4. Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute research based or professionally focused construction management projects, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues 5. Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives 6. Critically examine and reflect on the profession, in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making