Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

At the completion of this degree students will be able to:

1. apply key concepts of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, apply Construction Management and Quantity Surveying knowledge and extend this application through discipline based research.
2. think creatively and innovatively in a building construction context to generate solutions to complex construction problems.
3. access information from a wide range of sources using appropriate technologies and use decision making and problem solving knowledge to generate appropriate outcomes.
4. communicate appropriately to a broad array of construction stakeholders and the wider community audience.
5. recognise and apply the appropriate technologies to building construction processes and society.
6. develop and manage learning strategies to advance themselves in a building construction leaning community.
7. understanding the international perspective of construction management and quantity surveying and apply international practices.
8. appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community as it impacts on building construction, recognise indigenous rights with the regard to building construction.
9. manage construction processes in an effective, ethical and professional way, recognise and apply environmentally responsible practices in a construction context.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) is a 4 year, full-time equivalent program. The first 3 levels comprised of 24 subjects (23 core x 25 credits plus 1 elective x 25 credits). The fourth level of study is within either a Professional or an Honours Stream involving a research based thesis (both streams comprise 7 subjects: 6 x 25 credits plus 1 x 50 credits).  Overall the degree is a total of 31 subjects.

This degree is a management-orientated practice-based degree which covers a broad range of interrelated disciplines including domestic, commercial and civil construction. It focuses on several core subject areas, including technology, measurement and estimating, project management, contracts administration, cost management and communication.

This degree qualifies graduates to work as project managers, quantity surveyors, construction managers, estimators, contract administrators and building surveyors.

Questions relating to work experience and log books should be directed to the Degree Coordinator.

From 2019, it is part of graduation requirement for students to complete 80-day work experience. 

Frequently Asked Questions.

FAQs - Bachelor of Applied Science CME (PDF, 74 KB)

Recommended study pattern

Generally the degree is fully planned in sequential progression. See the suggested study plans for full time and part time study below.

Bachelor Applied Science (Construction Management) full time suggested study plan

Bachelor Applied Science (Construction Management) part time suggested study plan

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) is a 4 year program. The first 3 levels comprised of 24 subjects and the fourth level of study either a Professional Stream or an Honours Stream involving a research based thesis (both streams comprise 7 subjects: 6 x 25 credits plus 1 x 50 credits).  Overall the degree is a total of 31 subjects.

Award requirements

OUA students complete 24 subjects (23 core subjects plus 1 elective) in the first three years (based on a Full-Time Study Load).

In their fourth year, students either continue extending knowledge of current academic research methodology in completing a project and have a choice of studying a further 7 subjects in the Professional Stream OR are invited to complete an Honours Stream including completing an Honours dissertation (both streams have 1 double subject).

From 2019, it is part of graduation requirement for students to complete 80-day work experience. 

Choose your subjects

Electives

Students are required to complete 1 elective subject chosen from any undergraduate subject offered through OUA.

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.

• Level 1 Open Subjects

• Level 2 Subjects

• Level 3 Subjects

• Level 4 Subjects

• Level 4 Subjects - Professional

• Level 4 Subjects - Honours

2019 Changes

During 2018, this degree has undergone a major degree review.  As a result of this review a number of subjects have changed what year they should be taken in and 1 subject has been removed.  Details are:

Subject Replacements

• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME108 Construction Law, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME309 Construction Contracts and Law.
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME108 Construction Law, you will have to complete the new subject, CME309 Construction Contracts and Law.
• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME207 Construction Project Safety Management, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME109 Construction Project Safety Management.
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME207 Construction Project Safety Management, you will have to complete the new subject, CME109 Construction Project Safety Management.
• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME304 Quality in Construction, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME416 Quality in Construction.
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME304 Quality in Construction, you will have to complete the new subject, CME416 Quality in Construction.
• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME305 Contract Administration, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME415 Contract Administration.
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME305 Contract Administration, you will have to complete the new subject, CME415 Contract Administration.
• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME407 Sustainable Construction, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME209 Sustainable Construction.
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME407 Sustainable Construction, you will have to complete the new subject, CME209 Sustainable Construction.
• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME406 Integrated Construction Project 2, you do not have to complete the new subject, CME417 Integrated Construction Project 2 and please kindly contact the Digital Learning Team for the updated study plan;
• If you have not completed (or been credited for) CME406 Integrated Construction Project 2, you will have to complete the new subject, CME417 Integrated Construction Project 2.

Removed Subjects

• If you have completed (or been credited for) CME401 Construction Risk Management, this will be credited against the elective subject.

If you have any questions or request the updated study plan, please contact the Digital Learning Team in the School of Design and the Built Environment: dbeoua@curtin.edu.au

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Open Enrolment Subjects

There are eight open enrolment subjects in this degree. Students do not have to submit an Application Form for open enrolment subjects, and can enrol in CME101, APC100, CME103, CME104, CME105, CME106, CME107 and CME109 through Open Universities Australia.

Students who successfully complete two of these open enrolment subjects (of which one must be APC100 and the other either CME104 OR CME105) AND meet English language competency may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission for admission to the restricted Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) degree provided they have satisfied other eligibility criteria. See Entrance Requirements above for more details.

Students who successfully complete four of these open enrolment subjects (of which one must be APC100 and the other either CME104 OR CME105) may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission to the restricted Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) program provided they have satisfied other eligibility criteria. See Entrance Requirements above for more details.

Open enrolment subjects as electives

Students who do not satisfy all of the Eligibility requirements for this degree, or students who do not intend to apply for admission to this degree, may study the Open enrolment subjects as electives. Please refer to the Award Requirements or Electives sections on your degree page for information about the maximum number of level 1 electives you may include in your degree.

• Successful completion of one full time semester (four standard subjects) towards an Undergraduate or higher level of study at an Australian University (separate evidence of English proficiency is not required)

• Successful completion of two of the recommended eight OUA open enrolment subjects: APC100 and CME104 OR CME105, and separate evidence of English language proficiency; OR
• Successful completion of four OUA full degree level subjects at pass level, of which two should be APC100 and CME104 OR CME105. (This satisfies the English language proficiency requirement.)

• Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 70 or equivalent. Students must have English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR. Mathematics Applications ATAR. Desirable Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR. To determine your eligibility for entry please refer to Interstate Year 12 and IB Students, TISC Tertiary Institutions Service Centre link http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/prerequisites-comparison.tisc

• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma. You may also be eligible for credit toward your university study; OR
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV and evidence of English proficiency.

• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)
• Finished secondary education more than two years ago
• Bridging and enabling degree entry
  • Curtin Enabling Program: UniReady - https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/uniready-enabling-subjects-curtin-university-cur-unr-deg
• Enabling degrees completed through other Australian Universities which meet minimum entry requirements for that institution will be accepted as minimum entry requirements for this degree.

Additional Information

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Centre for Aboriginal Studies - http://karda.curtin.edu.au/
• Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications - https://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/admission-requirements/
• English language proficiency

Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the following:

• Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent).
• Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an Australian University
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and English proficiency
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects at an Australian university and English proficiency
• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)

Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at http://students.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/English_List.pdf.

*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.

Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.

To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/

It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines.

More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning manual (PDF).

If you have any questions, please contact opencurtin@curtin.edu.au

From 2019, it is part of graduation requirement for students to complete 80-day work experience. 

Students must undertake 80 days of work experience in the construction industry to meet the completion requirement of this degree. The work experience must be in approved professional roles which are relevant to the degree (e.g. quantity surveying, construction management, project management, building surveying, property development, contract administration, construction law, procurement/supply chain management etc.). This must be undertaken in a valid organization (i.e. the organization must possess a valid registration with the government and must not be under government sanction), conducting their business as a construction outfit, or consultancy firm, or a department or unit of public or private organization in which construction or project procurement is the main responsibility. Students are required to notify the Discipline when they start, when they have completed 50 days of work experience and must complete the required paperwork at the end of the mandatory 80 days of work experience.