BH-CMGT · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree with honours
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Engineering
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 400
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Learn to manage construction projects from concept to completion with the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours). With a focus on digital technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), extended realities and AI, you’ll gain up-to-the-minute skills in managing people, processes, and resources to deliver safe and superior outcomes – from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure. Study in Swinburne’s state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab, a first in Australia, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly transforming construction industry.
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) teaches people, process and resource management for construction projects with guaranteed industry projects.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- CSM10002Introduction to Digital Technologies for ConstructionThis unit aims at introducing students to a range of contemporary digital tools and systems that support construction management practice.
- ENG10001Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
- ENG10002Engineering MaterialsThis unit of study aims to introduce you to the basics of engineering materials, including their microstructure, properties, structure, failure modes and sustainable use.
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and MaterialsThe unit provides an introduction to a range of structural systems, building materials and construction techniques. It provides a learning experience for students to develop skills to apply structural and construction strategies to the desi…
- CSM10003Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)This unit aims to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in employing building information modelling and other digital technologies for construction management in building and infrastructure projects.
- CSM10005Residential Building ConstructionThis unit aims to develop students' foundational knowledge of residential building elements, structural systems, site operations, regulatory requirements, and construction documentation to support safe and compliant residential construction…
- ECO10005Economics for Business Decision MakingThis unit aims to provide students with an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and how these are applied practices. It seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the context of today’s changing technological…
- ENG10005Infrastructure and Technology for Community, Culture and SocietyInfrastructure and technology projects have enormous potential to impact communities, culture and society. This unit aims to deepen students understanding of their social responsibility to create sustainable outcomes while working on indust…
And 1 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
150 cp- CSM10002Introduction to Digital Technologies for Construction12.5 cp
- ENG10001Humanitarian Engineering Design Project12.5 cp
- ENG10002Engineering Materials12.5 cp
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and Materials12.5 cp
- CSM10003Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)12.5 cp
- CSM10005Residential Building Construction12.5 cp
- ECO10005Economics for Business Decision Making12.5 cp
- ENG10005Infrastructure and Technology for Community, Culture and Society12.5 cp
- ACC10007Financial Information for Decision Making12.5 cp
- CVE20015Digital Engineering Project12.5 cp
- MME30002Engineering Management Project12.5 cp
- ARC20006Architectural Engineering Studio Project 212.5 cp
Major and units
200 cp- CSM20003Measurement of Quantities12.5 cp
- CVE20001Topographical Engineering12.5 cp
- CSM20008Digital Coordination and Communication in Construction12.5 cp
- CSM30001Construction Project Planning and Scheduling12.5 cp
- CSM30006Commercial Building Construction12.5 cp
- CSM30007Construction Safety and Quality Practices12.5 cp
- CSM20007Construction Law and Contracts12.5 cp
- CSM30004Tendering, Cost Planning and Project Performance12.5 cp
- CSM40003Building Services12.5 cp
- CSM40005Contract Administration and Management in the Construction Industry12.5 cp
- CVE40011Engineering Data Analytics and Applications12.5 cp
- ENG40013Final Year Research Project 2 (Eng/Con and Bus)12.5 cp
Careers
- Construction manager
- Quantity surveyor
- Site supervisor
- Project manager
- Contract administrator
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) specialist