Construct global career opportunity

Advancing technology is creating exciting opportunities for the construction industry. Innovative digital engineering, modelling and automation techniques are changing what’s possible.

Worldwide, demand is soaring for graduates with training in these areas, together with a grasp of contemporary building, project management and sustainability practices Our new Associate Degree in Construction Management will start you on this path and give you an entry point into the construction industry.

What will you do?

Taught over two years full-time within a faculty ranked 40 in the world for computer science and engineering*, the degree leverages the University’s strong industry links and world-class research.

In addition to gaining a broad understanding of the foundations of the construction industry and associated project management—you’ll develop skills in using:
 

• new and emerging technology, including digital building-information modelling tools and automation technologies (Industry 4.0)
• civil engineering principles and technology, in real-world construction contexts
• construction project and people management, including legal requirements
• systems thinking, building science, economics and sustainability principles
• critical thinking.

The degree is taught across two schools—Civil Engineering and Architecture—and wherever possible you’ll share classes with students of both. This will prepare you well for a future career in which you’ll frequently work alongside professionals in these areas.

Where could it take you?

You’ll be ready to work on high-technology construction and infrastructure projects anywhere in the world. From managing the construction of transformational infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnels and highways, to constructing the next generation of zero-energy buildings using the latest digital and Industry 4.0 technologies.