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153599 v.3 Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management and Economics)


BAppSc(Curtin) OR BAppSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction


The course is structured in a format which relates explicitly to the career aspirations of students wishing to work as project managers, quantity surveyors, construction managers, estimators, administrators and building surveyors. This course prepares students for a professional career in building and construction and related industries. The academic program has been designed for students who aspire to corporate membership of both the Australian Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Students may be invited to undertake an honours program in the final year of the course.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


One TEE Mathematics subject. Mature age applications who have not met these prerequisites should contact the Department of Construction Management.

Specific Requirements


STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Duration and Availability


The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation


Students are required to undertake a minimum of 80 days experience in the building industry prior to the final year of the course. Practical experience is recorded in an official log book which is submitted to the course coordinator on completion. It is the responsibility of students to make their own arrangements for gaining the required experience, which may be undertaken during vacations or in employment while studying as a part-time student.

Professional Recognition


Graduates will be eligible for corporate membership of the Australian Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors after fulfilling experience requirements. Both professional bodies have provision for student membership and students are advised to take advantage of such opportunities.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note


On completion of the course a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics with Honours will be awarded in the following classes depending on course weighted averages. First Class 80 or more, Upper Second Class 75 - 79.9, Lower Second Class 65 - 74.9, Third Class 50 - 64.9.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12085 v.2   Building Technology 143 6.0 37.5
12086 v.3   Building Measurement 141 4.0 25.0
1710 v.7   Structures 141 3.0 12.5
1776 v.3   Surveying 141 2.5 12.5
7580 v.6   Communication Principles 111 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12088 v.3   Building Measurement 142 3.0 25.0
12089 v.2   Building Technology 144 6.0 37.5
1713 v.5   Structures 142 3.0 12.5
6865 v.3   Accounting 163 3.0 12.5
6867 v.4   Project Management 142 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12090 v.3   Building Measurement 241 6.0 25.0
12091 v.2   Building Technology 243 6.0 37.5
12092 v.3   Project Management 243 3.0 12.5
12093 v.4   Building Economics 243 2.0 12.5
1771 v.7   Building Law 241 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12005 v.4   Building Surveying 244 2.0 12.5
12008 v.4   Quality in Building 242 1.0 12.5
12094 v.2   Building Technology 244 6.0 37.5
12095 v.3   Building Measurement 242 4.0 25.0
12096 v.3   Project Management 244 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12007 v.5   Building Surveying 341 2.0 12.5
12097 v.3   Building Economics 343 2.0 12.5
12098 v.3   Building Measurement and Estimating 341 4.0 25.0
12099 v.3   Building Technology 343 5.0 25.0
12100 v.3   Contract Administration 341 2.0 12.5
12101 v.3   Project Management 343 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12009 v.3   Quality in Building 342 2.0 12.5
12102 v.3   Building Economics 344 2.0 12.5
12103 v.3   Building Measurement and Estimating 342 4.0 25.0
12104 v.3   Contract Administration 342 2.0 25.0
12105 v.3   Project Management 344 1.5 12.5
3778 v.6   Professional Practice 342 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4

300074 v.3   Construction Management and Economics Fourth Year Stream   200.0
  OR  
304157 v.3   Honours Stream Construction Management and Economics   200.0
  200.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
2004 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Summer Period   Y  
2004 Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK Trimester 1   Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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