Construction Management – Bachelor of Construction (Honours)

With Massey's Bachelor of Construction (Honours) (Construction Management), you will become a highly sought-after construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry.

Where you can study

Auckland campus
Distance and online

International students

International students are not New Zealand citizens or residents.

Definition of New Zealand citizens and residents

Open to international students on campus in New Zealand

Specialise in Construction Management for your Bachelor of Construction (Honours) at Massey

The Massey University Bachelor of Construction (Honours) is a way to progress your construction knowledge further with in-depth research in your chosen field.

This programme will help you gain both sound technical and theoretical knowledge. You'll: 

  • learn how to develop and implement best practice building solutions
  • gain further insights into construction management techniques
  • gain new knowledge on how to manage sustainable development of the built environment.

This, combined with the industry experience and improved management and interpersonal skills you'll gain during your study will make you highly employable. 

Your skills will be sought after by employers, giving you a career advantage. If you are already working in the construction industry, this qualification will help you further your career.

Further study

This qualification is a stepping stone to further research programmes, such as a Master of Construction or a PhD.

A Bachelor of Construction (Honours) in Construction Management is a good fit if you:

  • have an undergraduate degree
  • are wanting to further your career in construction
  • are interested in in-depth research.

Planning information

If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.

The courses are designed so that you enrol in the research methods course (30 credits) and the first part of the research report (30 credits) in your first semester and the second part of the research report (60 credits) in your second semester. 

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may be no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Courses you can enrol in

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.

Core courses for the Bachelor of Construction (Honours)

As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.

Bachelor of Construction (Honours) core courses

Compulsory Course

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Course code: 218811 Research Report (90 credits) 90 credits

This course provides the opportunity to undertake research work that demonstrates independence and originality to solve a construction-related problem requiring analytical, design and experimental effort. Students will be guided through a series of supervised tutorials, workshops, presentations, seminars and written reports to document and disseminate their research.

Corequisites: 218711

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Course code: 218812 Research report 90 credit Part 1 (30 credits) 30 credits

This course provides the opportunity to undertake research work that demonstrates independence and originality to solve a construction-related problem requiring analytical, design and experimental effort. Students will be guided through a series of supervised tutorials, workshops, presentations, seminars and written reports to document and disseminate their research.

Corequisites: 218711

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Course code: 218813 Research report 90 credit Part 2 (60 credits) 60 credits

This course provides the opportunity to undertake research work that demonstrates independence and originality to solve a construction-related problem requiring analytical, design and experimental effort. Students will be guided through a series of supervised tutorials, workshops, presentations, seminars and written reports to document and disseminate their research.

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Entry requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific requirements

To enter the Bachelor of Construction (Honours), you will have been awarded or qualified for a construction-related bachelor’s degree, having achieved a B+ grade average from the majoring courses of the intended subject, or equivalent.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Fees and scholarships

Fees, student loans and free fees scheme

Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.

There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.

Already know which courses you're going to choose?

You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.

Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme

You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.

The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.

Current and returning Massey students can find their National Student Number in the student portal.

Scholarship and award opportunities

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Fees disclaimer

This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.

Careers and job opportunities

You will be in demand

The New Zealand construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. This has led to acute shortages of construction graduates. The demand is expected to stay strong for many years.

Rapid career progression

There are opportunities in all sectors of the built environment. This includes new construction and civil projects. As well as building restoration, earthquake strengthening and insurance valuation.

International students

New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.

Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.

As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least three months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.

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