About Bachelor Of Construction (construction Management) in Unitec Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Construction sites can involve hundreds of workers and millions of dollars of materials, and construction managers are responsible for managing both. The Bachelor of Construction (Construction
Management) prepares you with the knowledge and skills to organise and manage activities on a construction site, including gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of management
structures, supply chain, people and production management. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management, amongst other things.

Highlights

• This programme is fully accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Builders (NZIOB). Graduates of this programme are eligible to become members.
• A good foundation for a career in construction management, providing you with the skills to undertake detailed planning and management of resources applied to construction projects 
• An overview of all aspects of the construction industry 
• Explore progressively more complex  scenarios and projects, and develop the technical skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects 
• Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes 
• In your final papers you'll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you've learnt with practical experience 
• Relevant to your future career: Unitec’s advisery boards include experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends and relevant legislation in the construction industry
• Following your shared compulsory papers (first 3 semesters) you'll then choose your major/s* from Property Development, Construction Economics or Construction Management.
• This allows you to get a good understanding of the general field first before you choose your direction
• *You may choose to achieve a double major with slightly more coursework (usually 4 papers, 60 credits)
• Lecturers with experience in the construction industry and guest lecturers who are leaders in their field 
• Gain exposure and experience to a wide number of construction software.

Career Options

• Construction site manager
• Project manager
• Project planner
• Property developer

Academic qualification equivalents

• Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :        An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. 
• TOEFL    :        overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
• PTE         :        (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42

Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.