Construction managers work across a broad range of interrelated disciplines on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
This degree is management-oriented and prepares you for a range of professional roles in the building and infrastructure construction industry. You will be taught by a dedicated team of professionals with qualifications and experience in construction-related disciplines.
You will study subjects relating to:
- construction technology
- quantity measurement and cost estimating
- project planning and management
- strategy and financial management
- contract administration
- building law
- cost planning
- cost management
- implementation of IT in construction (including building information modelling)
- professional communication and interpersonal skills.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised visits to construction sites and international study trips. In addition to your study, you will be strongly encouraged to undertake work experience within the industry prior to graduating.
Computer scientists, software engineers, programmers and other computing professionals are experts on how technology works and how computing can address even the most complicated and intricate problems.
This major can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in the rapidly evolving information and communications technology industry.
In your first year, you will develop your programming skills and study the fundamental theoretical knowledge of computing. Topics covered will include C++, Java, Linux and object oriented programming.
Software Engineering
This stream aims to produce graduates who are well versed in the principles of design, measurement and analysis applied in the context of the development of software-based systems.
You will receive a strong foundation in computer science, with further emphasis on software requirements gathering, design, implementation and testing. You will also focus on communication skills, professional responsibility, ethics, interpersonal relationships, teamwork and time management. In your final year, you will undertake an industry-based project.
This stream focuses on the key concepts and challenges in data and resource protection and computer software security. You will examine the high level (cryptography theory, data access policy development and security program management) and low level (computer forensics, network intrusion detection and incident handling) practical aspects of computer security.
You will develop skills in identifying appropriate applications for specific scenarios, with an understanding of cultural and ethical issues related to protecting individual rights.
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