Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)

Full-Time and Part-Time Bachelor Degree Conferred by University of Newcastle, Australia

W H Y S T U D Y W I T H U S

GAIN A Professionally Accredited DEGREE

The programme is fully endorsed by professional bodies and recognised internationally. It currently holds accreditation from: The Australian Institute of Building The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors The Charted Institute of Buildings The Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers An advanced standing of up to 1.5 years would be eligible for students with relevant diploma qualifications. Students will be awarded a direct Honours based on their results.

fast track & Direct Honours Degree Programme

The construction industry is the industry of the future. Every construction project combines a variety of complex challenges. Construction managers coordinate the delivery of these projects, which require a combination of technical understanding of construction processes and resource management, as well as managing their legal and financial aspects. The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) will provide you with the skills and knowledge to carry out opportunities both in Singapore and across the world. The programme incorporates substantial Building Information Modeling (BIM) content in teaching and projects which offer a niche specialty beyond the construction management discipline.

Dual discipline in construction management & building information modeling (BIM)

Designed as a problem-based learning pedagogy, students will be exposed and trained to solve real world challenges and be career-ready as a graduate from the programme. Diverse and exciting career opportunities to be employed as BIM Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Facilities Manager, Property Developer and self-employed Consultant.

ACQUIRE CAREER-READY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

eXCITING Career Prospects

progression pathways, duration & fees

The Programme consists of 32 courses (320 credits) to be taught at BCA Academy, Singapore. Full-Time A Full-Time study may be completed in 2.5 years depending on prior qualification( advanced standings would be available for qualified candidate*). A typical Full-Time study without advanced standing is 4 years, with completion of 8 courses per year. Part-Time Depending on prior qualification, a Part-Time study may be completed in about 3.5 years (advanced standings would be available for qualified candidate*). A typical Part-Time study without advanced standing is about 5.5 years, with an average completion of 6 courses per year. Part-Time study is only available to working professionals who are at least 21 years old, and with minimum 2 years working experience.

Qualification
BCA Academy Full-Time/ Part-Time Diploma Polytechnics Diploma# GCE A Level/ Others

Est. duration ^
2.5 years (Full-Time) 3.5 years (Part-Time) 3 years (Full-Time) 4 years (Part-Time) 4 years (Full-Time) 5.5 years (Part-Time)

Est. total prog fee ^ (incl GST)

S$28,890 - S$38,520 S$38,520 - S$44,940 S$51,360
* Relevant Bridging Courses are to be taken separately prior to commencement of the programme. # Applies to relevant polytechnic diplomas, subject to minimum GPA requirements. ^ The estimated total programme fee includes Bridging Courses. The estimated total duration and programme fees for both Full-time and Part-time Programmes may vary based on individual relevant qualification.

University of Newcastle, Australia

newcastle Rankings
QS Stars overall maximum rating of five stars Ranked 7th in Australia for research funding and outcomes Ranked in the top 3% of World Universities Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012 Top 12 Australian University Rankings Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012 Ranked 33rd University in the World under 50 years of age QS Top 50 under 50 2012

The University of Newcastle in Australia, established in 1965, is recognised Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 2012 as a world-class institution that delivers quality in education and innovation in research. Internationally, the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Newcastle in the top four per cent of universities in the world, and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings place Newcastle in the top three per cent. Both the Times Higher Education and QS also rank Newcastle in the top 50 universities in the world under the age of 50. The School of Architecture and Built Environment has an international reputation for pioneering problem-based learning, research-led learning, and online and blended learning in both undergraduate and postgraduate built environment programs. There are more than 1200 undergraduate and postgraduate students studying architecture, construction management, industrial design, property economics, project and disaster management. The school has supported many international students to achieve academic success over the last 40 years and it has a distinguished record in teaching innovation and partnerships with industry. The school enjoys the highest level of professional accreditation and its graduates are well regarded by industry and employer groups. The School is home to the Centre for Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research which compliments the schools research strengths in creative endeavour; an approach which results in state and national exhibitions, design awards and citations.

Ranked 45th University in the World under 50 years of age

BCA Academy of the Built Environment

The BCA Academy of the Built Environment is the education and research arm of the Building and Construction Authority, Singapore. Founded in 1984, the Academy offers a wide range of training and education programmes tailored to the needs of the building and construction industry. These programmes include programmes for professionals, management and executive personnel, and technical specialists. To enable industry leaders and practitioners to learn from the experience and knowledge of leading experts, the Academy collaborates with established tertiary institutions (such as Carnegie Mellon University, Singapore Management University, SIM University, University College London, University of Nottingham, HFT Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, Tsinghua University and Tongji University) to conduct undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, and executive programmes.

For further details, please contact Mr Paul Juwono Ms Nurhadhinah Osman Tel: 6248 9916 Email: paul_juwono@bca.gov.sg Tel: 6730 4503 Email: nurhadhinah_osman@bca.gov.sg For more information, please visit: www.bcaa.edu.sg/BCM.aspx BCA Academy | 200 Braddell Road Singapore 579700 | Tel: 6248 9999 | Fax: 6258 0558

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