Construction Management Major – Bachelor of Construction
With the Construction Management major in the Bachelor of Construction you can prepare yourself for a career as a construction manager.
Interested in becoming a construction manager? This major focuses on operational and site management in the construction industry, alongside particular skills around off-site construction and prefabrication.
As a graduate of this major you’ll be well-prepared for a future career in the construction sector.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Construction.
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You complete 120 points from core courses, 120 points from major courses, 60 points from a compulsory minor in Professional Practice, and 60 points from a second minor (from either the Bachelor of Construction or another degree at AUT) or from electives.
Year 1
As part of your first year, you’ll study five core courses that provide the foundation knowledge required for the Bachelor of Construction. You’ll also study two courses from your major, and one course from your Professional Practice minor.
Complete the following courses
- ENBU502 Construction Technology I (15 points)
- ENBU503 Construction Materials (15 points)
- ENBU504 Principles of Law for Construction (15 points)
- DIGD507 Mahitahi: Collaborative Practices (15 points)
- ENBU604 Construction Engineering Management I (15 points)
- ENBU501 Construction Design and Implementation (15 points)
- ENBU505 Measurement & Estimation (15 points)
- ENBU506 Construction Organisation and Practice (15 points)
Year 2
You become more specialised in your chosen major. In your second year you’ll also study three core courses alongside your major courses, as well as two courses from your Professional Practice minor.
Complete the following courses
- ENBU605 Construction Technology II (15 points)
- ENBU607 Human Factors (15 points)
- ENBU615 Innovation, Advanced Construction Systems and Sustainability (15 points)
- ENBU616 Safety Engineering and Site Operations (15 points)
- ENBU614 Reflective Work Practice (15 points)
- ENBU618 Construction Process Integration (15 points)
Plus two courses from your chosen minor.
Year 3
In your third and final year you complete a final core course alongside your major courses, and a 30-point project. You also complete the final course from your Professional Practice minor.
Complete the following courses
- ENBU713 Construction Technology III (15 points)
- ENBU708 Construction Engineering Management II (15 points)
- ENBU707 Construction Planning (15 points)
- ENBU717 Leadership and People Management (15 points)
- ENBU791 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part A (15 points)
- ENBU792 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part B (15 points)
OR - ENBU795 Construction Integration Specialisation* (15 points)
*Enrolment in ENBU795 is subject to approval of the programme director.
Plus two courses from your chosen minor.
Minor you can include as part of your study
Construction Economics minor
Year 2 courses
- ENBU602 Quantity Surveying (15 points)
- ENBU617 Land Economy and Valuation (15 points)
Year 3 courses
- ENBU718 Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution (15 points)
- ENBU719 Quantity Surveying Practice and Advanced Measurement (15 points)
Other minor options
Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.
Career opportunities if you study the Construction Management major
Construction managers have a vital role in the construction industry. These professionals combine the technical understanding of how construction takes place (in all forms; infrastructure, commercial and residential projects) with the commercial realities of the construction industry.
They bring together the necessary understanding of large, complex construction projects, and the ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds.
Roles include:
- Construction manager
- Site manager
- Estimator/planner
- Building control officer
- Construction management is on the Immigration NZ long-term skill shortage list
- Designed to meet academic accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Access to high-quality teaching facilities, labs and teaching expertise
- A problem-solver
- An analytical thinker
- Good at developing pragmatic, robust solutions
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.