UNITEC Inst. of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)

Course Description

The role of the quantity surveyor is diverse: evaluating subcontractor tenders and making recommendations to clients, managing construction costs and cash flows during the construction phase, and negotiating and agreeing project final accounts. In the Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) you gain the skills to contribute to this exciting industry. Develop the technical skills and applied knowledge to ensure that construction projects are delivered to agreed budgets. Learn to undertake estimating and cost planning, and prepare tender documentation. Highlights A great preparation for a career as a consultant quantity surveyor, or a quantity surveyor or commercial manager for a construction company. These roles may lead to project management, company ownership and other senior management positions. A thorough grounding in all aspects of the construction industry. Close links with industry: our advisory boards include many experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends, relevant legislation and local, global and environmental issues. Lecturers who have worked in the construction industry. Visits from guest lecturers who are leaders in their field. Apply what you've learnt, during a major industry research project. Along with students on the Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) and Bachelor of Construction (Property Development), you also study construction practice, team management, cost planning and advanced estimating techniques, tendering and design management. You also further your research and study skills, and learn to integrate academic knowledge with practical experience.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Career opportunities Construction quantity surveyor Consultant quantity surveyor Commercial manager Project manager Property financial adviser




Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) UNITEC Inst. of Technology