Bachelor of Construction – BConst
Construction
A course by
Massey University
Massey University's Bachelor of Construction prepares students for careers in all sectors of the construction industry, with majors in Construction Management, Design Management, or Quantity Surveying, equipping graduates with technical, digital, and management expertise.
NZ$9,157
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply construction management techniques
Develop and implement best practice building solutions and management techniques within the construction industry.
Contribute to sustainable built environments
Apply knowledge to add value to the sustainable development of construction projects.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Construction (BConst) at Massey University is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to develop highly sought-after construction experts for New Zealand and global industry. The qualification delivers a strong foundation in construction practice, theory, project management, and building technology, with additional focus on digital tools (such as CAD and BIM), sustainable development, law, business, and practical experience through industry work placements. Students choose a major—Construction Management, Design Management, or Quantity Surveying—each directly relevant to employment needs in the sector. The programme includes flexible modes of study, opportunities for industry engagement, and pathways to further study in construction.
Course Content
- Core construction principles and building materials
- Building codes and New Zealand-specific regulations
- Digital technology in construction: CAD, BIM, AR/VR
- Sustainable building design and innovation
- Construction health, safety and wellbeing
- Construction project management
- Building design and technical drafting
- Mathematics and structural principles
- Finance, accounting, property market principles
- Principles of measurement, estimation, and costing
- Procurement and tendering in construction
- Construction contracts, law, and professional ethics
- 600 hours of approved industry work experience
- Major-specific coursework in Construction Management, Design Management, or Quantity Surveying
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Construction ManagerProject ManagerDesign ManagerQuantity SurveyorProperty or Development ConsultantBuilding Renovation SpecialistCost EstimatorBuilding Services CoordinatorIndustrial and Commercial Building Services
