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Introduction to Construction Management

Undergraduate | USA-BUIL1027 | 2024

Lay the foundations for further study in the building industry. Understand the building process including roles, objectives and regulations. Get to know the life cycle of building projects. Consider how you might build sustainably.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
16 June 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
10 weeks
Start dates
8 Jan 2024,
24 June 2024

Price from

$2,200

Upfront cost

$0

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Introduction to Construction Management

About this subject

  • By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

    1. Outline the history, characteristics and external environment of the construction industry.
    2. Identify the key principles of sustainable development and the role of sustainable construction.
    3. Distinguish and explain the roles and interactions of sectors, professions, business entities, regulatory and advisory bodies involved in the industry.
    4. Describe the building process and explain the roles, duties and relationships of the members of the building team.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of management of construction organisations and projects.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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