Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) or (Site Management)
If you already hold a New Zealand construction-related trade qualification at Level 4 or higher, this qualification is a good step up from our diploma programme. If you choose the site management strand, your studies will focus more on detailed site logistics planning and managing onsite construction work. The Quantity Surveying strand focuses on financial feasibility studies, budgets and cost planning.
Domestic
About the programme
Take a leading role in the construction industry.
You'll be in high demand as a construction professional and have the technical, work-ready skills to price and manage construction projects and challenge the status quo to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
You'll have excellent career opportunities. You can work as a project manager, quantity surveyor, site manager, estimator, or contract administrator. Graduates of the Quantity Surveying strand can also join the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveying (NZIOB) and work as a consultant QS.
With experience, you may become a senior project manager, site manager or quantity surveyor, a commercial or divisional manager, or operate your own consultancy. With further study, you could specialise in the field of construction law and dispute resolution.
What you'll learn
- Budgeting and financial administration of construction projects, including whole life-cycle costing
- Law, contracts and contractual risk analysis
- Planning and managing of construction projects
- Site logistics and project management (managing time, costs, quality and client satisfaction)
- People management and negotiation skills, and
- Construction business management.
You'll study this programme through a blended learning delivery. This includes face-to-face teaching, online study, work experience and student-managed learning.
Studying part-time
We understand that studying full-time isn't always possible. You can study this programme part-time, over six to seven years.
International
Auckland
April
July
October
About the programme
Take a leading role in the construction industry.
You'll be in high demand as a construction professional and have the technical, work-ready skills to price and manage construction projects and challenge the status quo to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
You'll have excellent career opportunities. You can work as a project manager, quantity surveyor, site manager, estimator, or contract administrator. Graduates of the Quantity Surveying strand can also join the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveying (NZIOB) and work as a consultant QS.
With experience, you may become a senior project manager, site manager or quantity surveyor, a commercial or divisional manager, or operate your own consultancy. With further study, you could specialise in the field of construction law and dispute resolution.
What you'll learn
- Budgeting and financial administration of construction projects, including whole life-cycle costing
- Law, contracts and contractual risk analysis
- Planning and managing of construction projects
- Site logistics and project management (managing time, costs, quality and client satisfaction)
- People management and negotiation skills, and
- Construction business management.
You'll study this programme through a blended learning delivery. This includes face-to-face and online teaching, work experience and student-managed learning.
Our Site Management specialty is only available at our Dunedin Campus. Quantity Surveying is available in Dunedin and Auckland.
Our Dunedin programme has a February intake. Our Auckland programme has intakes in February, April, July and October.
What You Study
Courses
If you're studying the Quantity Surveying strand, you will focus on financial feasibility studies, budgets and cost planning. Those studying Site Management will focus more on detailed site logistics planning and managing onsite construction work. All learners will graduate with the ability to price and manage construction projects.
| Name of course | Level |
|---|---|
| YEAR ONE | |
| Introduction to Legislative and Social Environment | 5 |
| Construction Technology: Small | 6 |
| Measurement | 6 |
| Estimating | 6 |
| Introduction to Dispute Resolution | 6 |
| Construction Technology: Medium and Large | 6 |
| YEAR TWO | |
| Programming | 6 |
| Procurement and Tendering | 7 |
| Advanced Measurement | 6 |
| Contract Administration | 6 |
| Cost Planning | 6 |
| Quality Assurance and Site Safety | 6 |
| Value Management | 6 |
| Applied Project Management (QS) | 7 |
| YEAR THREE | |
| Property Investment | 6 |
| Construction Business Management | 6 |
| Construction Law | 6 |
| People Management | 6 |
| Construction Innovation | 7 |
| Property Development | 7 |
| Construction Project (Research or Case Study) | 7 |
Further study options
When you graduate, you'll be able to gain entry into relevant postgraduate qualifications. Possible programmes include the Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (at Unitec) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction - Building Technology, Construction Law, Construction Project Management, Facilities Management, Quantity Surveying - (at Massey).
Workload
Your workload
Dunedin programme (for domestic and international students)
If you're studying full-time, you'll need to be able to commit to 37.5 hours of study per week.
You can study this programme part-time over six to seven years. Part-time paths of study are planned with each learner individually so you can fit your studies around work.
Auckland programme (for international students only)
You will be expected to spend about 38 hours per week (or 300 hours per Study Block) on your course work. This includes both scheduled class time and self-directed study.
Entry
Entry requirements
Quantity Surveying strand
For those under 20
- NCEA Level 3 including:
- 14 credits at Level 3 or above in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, and
- 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- 5 credits in reading, and
- 5 credits in writing, and
- 12 numeracy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR
- package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).
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COVID-19 adjustments to NCEA requirements
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For those over 20
- You must supply evidence of industry experience and/or alternative relevant qualifications.
- Provisional entry is possible.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Site Management strand
- You must be working in the New Zealand construction industry in a supervisory role or have the opportunity to move into a supervisory role during your study.
- You must hold a New Zealand construction-related trade qualification at Level 4, or similar.
- You'll need to have an interview to check that you're suitable for the major and to agree a path of study.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Please note: Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) (Quantity Surveying) will be credited the courses they have completed up to a maximum of 240 credits.
Don't meet the entry requirements?
If you don't meet the requirements to enter this programme, our bridging programme is the perfect option (this is advertised as the bridging option into our engineering diploma but is a highly suitable pathway into this degree as well).
Alternatively, you could complete the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry).
Got a diploma and already working in the industry?
If you already hold a diploma in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, you could get credit recognition toward the third year of this degree and study part-time to complete it alongside your employment from anywhere in New Zealand.
The remaining degree courses can be studied through a combination of online learning and by attending contact courses in Dunedin over a two-to-three year duration.
For Site Management, it's recommended that you first complete the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) part-time as this provides advanced standing entry to the third-year of the Site Management degree.
Recognised diplomas
- Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying): you can get direct entry to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) or (Site Management).
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management from any other NZ institution: you can enter Year 3 of the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) or (Site Management), but you'll have to do up to four Year 1 and 2 courses.
This degree is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors and will make you eligible for Graduate Membership status.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email info@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
Fees
Domestic fees
International fees
Covid-19 relief scholarships
We have scholarship available due to the impacts of Covid-19 for international students applying in all subject areas at our Auckland International Campus.
We have a standard Covid-19 scholarship.
And we also have a Covid-19 "top up" scholarship. This is for students from the countries most severely impacted by Covid-18. Please email OPAIC.Marketing@op.ac.nz to see if you are eligible for the top up scholarship.
Multi-year fees
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Additional costs
You'll need a range of equipment and textbooks for this programme.
Studylink
Domestic full-time students can apply for a student loan through Studylink. Some support may be available for domestic part-time students. Apply at the same time as you apply for your course (you can withdraw your application anytime).
A change for 2023 enrolments
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
