153599 v.4 Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management and Economics)
BAppSc(Curtin) or BAppSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 010548C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years
Introduction
The course is structured in a format that 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 applicants 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 logbook 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 provisions 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 essential study materials.
Special Note
For details on the honours classes refer to the General Information section of the Handbook.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 1710 | v.7 | Structures 141 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309679 | v.1 | Building Economics 143 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309692 | v.1 | Project Management 141 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309917 | v.1 | Building Technology 143-1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309918 | v.1 | Building Measurement 141-1 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 7580 | v.7 | Communication Principles 111 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 1713 | v.5 | Structures 142 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 1776 | v.3 | Surveying 141 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309693 | v.1 | Project Management 144 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309919 | v.1 | Building Measurement 142 - 1 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309920 | v.1 | Building Technology 144 - 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6865 | v.3 | Accounting 163 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 12090 | v.3 | Building Measurement 241 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309681 | v.1 | Cost Management 241 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309687 | v.1 | Project Management 241 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309689 | v.1 | Structures 241 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309921 | v.1 | Building Technology 243-1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 12005 | v.4 | Building Surveying 244 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 12095 | v.3 | Building Measurement 242 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1772 | v.5 | Building Law 242 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309682 | v.1 | Cost Management 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309922 | v.1 | Building Technology 244 - 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 12007 | v.6 | Building Surveying 341 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 12099 | v.5 | Building Technology 343 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309672 | v.1 | Building Measurement 343 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309680 | v.1 | Contract Administration 343 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309683 | v.1 | Cost Management 341 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309912 | v.1 | Quality in Building 341 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 309685 | v.1 | Integrated Project 342 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309688 | v.1 | Project Management 342 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309691 | v.1 | Building Technology 344 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 300074 | v.4 | Construction Management and Economics Fourth Year Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 304157 | v.4 | Honours Stream Construction Management and Economics | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | HKU SPACE Island East Campus | Semester 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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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