BSc (Hons) in Construction Management

Points

300

Duration

4 Years

Qualification

Level 8

Capacity

40 Places

One great reason to consider this course

In their first year, the students of Construction Management, Architectural Technology and Building Surveying study together in a multi-disciplinary mode. At the end of first year student may reconsider their programme of study choice and transfer to one of the other programmes.

Course Summary

This 4-year Honours Degree aims to provide each student with the education and raining necessary for entry into the construction and property industry as a professional Construction Manager.

Course Description

This management course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real-life problem solving, communication and research skills. It provides them with a broad understanding of construction management, resource management, construction technology, building regulations, financial management, health and safety legislation and environmental protection.

Construction managers are recognised as one of a family of disciplines involved with the built environment and its planning, design, construction, maintenance and restoration. The programme includes:

building technology and building design performance to achieve integration, buildability, speed, cost efficiency and quality
project management planning and scheduling including decision making, risk analysis, BIM and project evaluation
project performance management including procurement and contract performance, process improvement and innovation
sustainability impact of a building over its life-cycle and methods to mitigate negative impacts of construction
contractors responsibilities with regard to sustainability and health and safety
site investigation to assess the suitability of individual sites for construction projects.

The first year of this programme will be delivered to a combined group of Construction Management and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first-year students can request to transfer to the Architectural Technology programme.

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1

Building Technology 1 (year-long)
Design & Creativity in the Built Environment
Measured Surveys 1
Materials Technology
Report Writing and Communications
AutoCAD

Semester 2

Building Technology 1 (year-long)
BIM 1
Measured Surveys 2
Building Services 1
Building Quantification

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 3

Semester 1

Semester 2

Work Placement

Year 4

Semester 1

Dissertation (year-long)
Strategic Construction Management
Organisational Management
Financial Management

Semester 2

Dissertation (year-long)
Management Project
Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship
BIM Management

* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical lab-based classes and practical site-based activities.

Career Options

Career opportunities for Construction Management graduates are excellent. Employment opportunities include a range of occupations in both the public and private sectors including as:

construction managers
project managers
site managers, with building contracting or subcontracting firms.

Demand from local, national and international companies is exceeding the current supply of suitably qualified graduates.

Progression Options

Graduates will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) upon completion.

Fees (More information)

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

→ INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades
→ AND Mathematics Grade O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
→ AND Minimum Points Score of 300.

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 6 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ Two subjects at either:

‘A Level’ (Grade A* - C)
AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)
AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction).
AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction)
OR BTEC National Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade min: MMP)

→ The remaining subjects must be different from that presented above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

GCSE (Grade A* - C)
AND/OR AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
AND/OR A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ And a minimum score of 300 points

Course ID	DK832
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
Points	300
Places	40
School	School of Engineering
Department	Built Environment
Awarding Body	Dundalk Institute of Technology
Apply to	CAO