Undergraduate Programmes

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / BAINISTÍOCHT FOIRGNÍOCHTA DT117

Qualification awarded: BSc (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) Level 8 / BSc (BAINISTÍOCHT FOIRGNÍOCHTA) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme: 4 years
Type of programme: Honours Degree
Number of places: 40 approx.

Programme Description

The BSc in Construction Management is a 4-year Level 8 honours degree programme. This programme is designed for those who wish to make a career in management not only in the construction industry, but also in a wide range of growing areas such as in the sustainability, conservation and maintenance, retail and information technology management sectors. Through a combination of the active links of the lecturing staff with industry and the strong emphasis on project work throughout the programme, this programme provides a sound general education in the different aspects of this field while remaining close to the practical needs of those who wish to develop a career in management.

This qualification has been accredited to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and, over the years, has become known and recognised internationally.

What will I study on this programme?

The primary emphasis is in the education of the manager in the construction sector and in the development of a high level of competency in managing and planning the execution of projects in the most efficient, effective and safety conscious manner.

The programme will also cover the technical aspects of construction work, including quantity surveying, land surveying, CAD and construction related IT systems such as the emerging area of Building Information System. The different material, technologies and systems used on construction sites in Ireland and abroad are reviewed, including in the growing sustainability, conservation and renovation areas.

The overall programme provides a good balance between classes and practical work. In particular, the Work Experience module in the third year of the programme allows the student to experience at first hand the challenges and opportunities of working in the industry for a whole semester. A study field trip also takes place during the second year of the programme to introduce students to the principles of building conservation in other EU states in order to expand their employment potential and options.

Module listing

Year One

Semester 1

Construction Technology 1A – Low Rise Buildings
Building Materials & Environmental Science
Land Surveying 1
Construction Mathematics
Construction Management 1
Self Development & Learning Skills
Construction Technology 1B – Graphics & Communication

Semester 2

Construction Technology 1A – Low Rise Buildings
Building Materials & Environmental Science
Quantity Surveying 1
Land Surveying 2
Computers Graphics & Communication

Year Two

Semester 3

Setting out & Dimensional Control
Construction Technology 2B – Building Structures
Construction Management II
Computer Aided Draughting
Professional Studies
Construction Technology 2C – Framed Structures

Semester 4

Setting out & Dimensional Control
Construction Technology 2A –Maintenance & Conservation
Construction Safety Management 1
Financial Management for Construction
Estimating, Tendering & Measurement
Economics for Construction Managers

Year Three

Semester 5

Work Placement

Semester 6

Construction Technology 3B –Building Structures 2
Construction Technology 3C –Building Services
Construction Management 3
Quantity Surveying 2
Contract Administration
Legal Studies for Construction Managers

Year Four

Semester 7

Construction Management 4
Construction Project Finance
Construction Safety Management 2
Construction Planning
Final Project

Semester 8

Construction Technology 4A –
Sustainable Design & Building
Construction Technology 4B –
Advanced Building Techniques
Commercial Management
Final Project

What are my career opportunities?

This award is particularly suitable for those who wish to attain positions relating to management and concentrates in detail on areas such as site management, contracts management, estimating and surveying in industry and on general project management in Ireland and abroad.

Graduates from this programme have found careers in large and small companies and across a range of occupations in both the public and private sectors, including working in sustainability, conservation, information technology, project management, and with building contractors or sub-contracting firms as Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Programmers, Planners, Contract Managers and Site Managers. Many have attained high level management positions in a wide range of areas and have gone on to become executive directors or managing directors.

What other options do I have after completion?

The objective of this Course is to provide an appropriate Level 8 Honours Degree to those seeking a career in management primarily in the Building/Construction Industry, but also allowing them an initial career foothold in a number of various areas, including environmental management, sustainability, conservation, estimating, quantity surveying, purchasing, site management, quality control and site administration.

Are there study abroad opportunities?

Students have the opportunity to study in our Partner University in USA, Purdue University, or as an exchange student for one Semester.

Since the programme was developed to the status of Honours Degree in Construction (Management) and in line with the Bologna Agreement, students can apply for further postgraduate programmes abroad.

What our students say!

“Having worked in the construction industry before hand and after consulting my peers I chose this course last year because this programme is a widely recognised qualification”

“This course provides a strong emphasis in project and general management, with opportunities to be employed in diverse growing sectors of activities such as in the sustainability area”

“With my construction degree from DIT I find myself capable of fulfilling roles at a young age that traditionally required experience practitioners”

Entry Requirements

Minimum no of		Minimum Grade in
Subjects	Honours	Maths	English/Irish
6	2	OD3	OD3

Further information

School of Construction

T: 01 402 4014 Ms Jane Cullen

E: constructionadmin@dit.ie

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