THE DEPARTMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management Preamble
The department is highly committed to providing students with innovative skills and knowledge that align with international standards of construction, which can be applied in real-world scenarios. With our team of diverse professionals and scholars, we ensure that you have access to the latest technological tools, entrepreneurial expertise, and professional skills, enabling you to be competitive and relevant in the field of construction management.
Our Programmes
Duration 4 years
Minimum Credit Load 480
Maximum Credit Load 52 credits,
Higher National Diploma year one exemption = 124 credits)
ZNQF Level
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry √
Special Entry (National Diploma exemption from core modules with a total of √
Mature Entry √
Other (indicate)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand construction and engineering services technologies and the impact of these designs on the costs and timing of construction activities.
- Measure buildings by the standard methods of measurement documents.
- Prepare estimates of work from first principles and interpret historical cost data, including Construction management computer applications
- Manage projects throughout the design and construction phases of the projects.
- Manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- Understand the principles of law relating to the construction industry.
- Apply taught theoretical aspects in real-life projects through industrial attachment
Programme Assessment (Describe and indicate percentage [%])
Coursework
By thesis 60%, 50%, 100%
written Examinations 40%, 50%
Duration Minimum of 2 years and maximum of 4 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 240
ZNQF Level Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: An honours degree in the following disciplines: Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Economics, Property Management and Civil Engineering. Other programmes offered in the Built Environment shall be considered on individual merits. A minimum overall pass of Lower second class (2.2).
Duration 18 months for full-time and 36 months for part-time
Minimum Credit Load 270
Maximum Credit Load 270
ZNQF Level Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: An honours degree in the following disciplines: Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Economics and Civil Engineering. Other programmes offered in the Built Environment shall be considered on individual merits. A minimum overall pass of lower second class (2.2).
Have at least one year post qualification experience.
Our Staff
