Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)
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Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 4 years -
Location
Melbourne city -
Fees
Next intake
February, July
Entry score
ATAR 80.20
Duration
Full-time 4 years Location
Melbourne city Fees
AU$30,720 (2019 annual)
Next intake
February, July
Overview
Your construction management career
A career in construction management is a diverse one. Step up to the challenge of managing stakeholders, contractors, budgets and timelines to build commercial and residential developments.
What you will learn in this program
Develop the knowledge and technical skills to deliver construction projects safely, and build confidence in managing the construction process from start to finish.
Meet Charles
Studying Construction Management at RMIT, Charles is putting his new skills right into practice working on a major project at Parliament House.
Details
Construction management is not just about building sites; it’s about the bigger picture. Develop the skills to manage vast numbers of people and resources to ensure the safe delivery of buildings.
In this degree you’ll gain extensive knowledge of developments in urban cities, the increasing need for residential and commercial properties and the renovation of elements of the built environment.
Developed in response to industry demand, the courses in this degree will take you through the skills you need in planning, coordination and control of a project, from inception to completion.
On-campus lectures, tutorials, guest seminars and industry guidance will guide your learning as you put theory into practice.
RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal study with workplace practice through work-integrated learning, giving you opportunities to learn directly from industry professionals.
During your studies you may have the opportunity to work on the construction of:
high-rise buildings and apartments
factories
hotels
houses
complex sporting arenas
hospitals
- the refurbishment and renovation of buildings.
This degree has been designed in consultation with industry to meet the need for graduates with advanced education and training in construction management, project management, law, economics and information technology.
It is accredited under the following industry bodies:
RMIT’s flexible study plans allow you to balance your education with other commitments.
Hands-on experience is essential in the construction management field, so this program is structured to accommodate you working part-time while studying. This encourages you to gain firsthand industry experience and apply the theories you’ll learn during your studies.
Year 1
The first year will introduce you to the construction and property industries, and set the foundations for your learning for the following three years. Your courses will cover how buildings and assets are created, so you can learn to appreciate each different type and how they are acquired. You will also be taught basic construction management skills.
Year 2
Studying the construction process and technology in greater detail, you’ll learn how to plan, cost and schedule construction. Your studies will also cover how buildings work and what is required to create sustainable structures. To help you become an industry leader, you will be given broader skills in areas such as law, economics and leadership.
Year 3
Third-year courses explore commercial construction in greater detail and you’ll gain the skills to manage complex construction projects. A research methods course will build the foundation for your research project in Year 4.
Year 4
Your final year prepares you to move into industry, offering insights into the construction environment and latest trends. All your learnings will come together in a final-year capstone project, where you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a realistic, simulated construction project. You will also complete a research project, including writing a thesis and producing poster presentations.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) | City Campus |
4 years full time
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4 years full time
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BH114 | 083946G |
Choose a program structure
Program code: BH114
Career
Work as a construction manager on the building of new commercial and residential developments.
With the need for new residential and commercial developments increasing, and construction jobs on the rise, construction managers are increasingly in demand.
Construction managers organise and manage a vast number of people in the building procurement process. They require good people management skills and an ability to work in teams.
A construction management degree qualifies you to work as a:
- site manager, responsible for managing the construction site.
- construction manager, responsible for site management or running entire construction projects ranging from housing through to large multistorey buildings.
- quantity surveyor, assisting with cost planning, analysis, management and control of construction projects.
- projects manager, moving beyond the construction aspects of a project and managing the entire building process from inception, through various stages of design, to completion and handover.
Your skills will also equip you to work in industries beyond construction, including engineering, architecture, economics and law.
Admissions
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options.
RMIT admits students from a range of educational pathways, including Year 12 results, previous higher education or vocational education study, work experience, and for some programs - interviews, auditions or portfolios.
Gain a better understanding of the Admission criteria for this program by viewing RMIT’s Admission information.
The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR or GPA (including any adjustments).
Applicants with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent in 2016, 2017 or 2018. If applicable, this includes equity access schemes and any other adjustment factors.
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible students from SNAP partner schools.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training study
Satisfactory completion of an Australian Certificate IV or above (or equivalent).
Applicants must satisfy the Year 12 Mathematics prerequisite or have completed equivalent tertiary study in mathematics.
Applicants with Higher Education study
Satisfactory completion of at least two courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent).
Applicants must satisfy the Year 12 Mathematics prerequisite or have completed equivalent tertiary study in mathematics.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary certificate of education (Year 12) or overseas equivalent.
Prerequisites: VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
Applicants may satisfy the English prerequisite by acheiving an overall score of at least 155 in the STAT multiple choice.
If you are not studying year 12 in 2018 you should submit a personal statement outlining:
- your reasons for wanting to study the program
- your intended career path
- your personal strengths and attributes relevant to the program
- details of any related work or voluntary experience.
If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only, e.g. ATAR.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program will support your application into RMIT programs through an informal interview process with support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Your relevant life, work, educational and training experience as preparation for study, in addition to any formal qualifications, are all considered.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program (REAP) supports elite athlete and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
Mathematics; or
VCE Units 1 and 2 in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics; or
VCE Units 3 and 4 in any Mathematics.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Paper Based Test): minimum score of 580 (TWE 4.5)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
Graduates of the following programs are eligible for exemptions of up to 1.5 years from the 4-year degree.
Fees
In 2019, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958*.
* Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$303 maximum fee for 2019.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
Defer your payment
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. In 2019, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958.
In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2019
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2019 |
Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing |
$6,566 per standard year |
Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture |
$9,359 per standard year |
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$10,958 per standard year |
HECS-HELP Loans
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
SA-HELP Loans
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to the full amount of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2019 is $303.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The annual tuition fee for 2019 is AU$30,720.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2019 commencement is AU$129,600.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.