BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
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Course Overview
This course provides students with a broad understanding of building technology, construction site management, project management, site safety, estimating, procurement and tendering, and law. This course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real life management, communication and research skills.
Throughout the course students will be sharing modules with Building Surveying, Architectural Technology and Construction Management students. They will work on projects together with these students in multi-disciplinary teams while remaining focused on their own discipline. This prepares students for the world of work where Quantity Surveyors will work with Architectural Technologists, Building Surveyors and Construction Managers to ensure the successful completion of projects.
What makes this course different
Accredited by the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Shared first year with Building Surveying and Architectural Technology allowing students to change direction at the end of first year.
Get taught by a team of accomplished professionals, who possess a wealth of both academic and industrial experience.
Understanding the Industry
Construction managers are involved with the built environment and its planning, design, construction, maintenance, and restoration. Whether tackling the housing crisis or improving the world’s infrastructure, construction managers help build the places we work, homes we live in and roads we travel on.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Construction Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Building Project Manager
- Facilities Manager
In these areas:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Estates Management
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
- Construction Technology
- Domestic Construction (Project)
- Services for Domestic Buildings
- Measured Surveys
- Building Quantification
- Specialist Computer Applications for the Built Environment
- Construction Technology
- Building Control and Regulations
- Site Safety Management
- Construction Management Project
- Measured Surveys
- Infrastructure and Utilities
- Services for Commercial Buildings
- Estimating and Quantification
- Procurement and Tendering
- Construction Technology
- Health, Safety and Environmental
- Contract Administration
- Law
- BIM ICT
- Work Placement Semester
- Strategic Construction Management
- Organizational Management
- Capstone Project (including research)
- Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
- BIM
- Financial Management
Work placement
In 3rd year students undertake a 1-semester work placement with a host company. The placement is arranged through the dedicated Placement Office. This provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop their professional skill sets and start to build their career networks.
Professional Accreditations
Graduates will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Education Progression
Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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