BA-DCM · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Digital Construction Management
Engineering
- Minimum ATAR
- 65
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- —
- Mode
- —
Overview
The construction industry isn’t just booming. It’s going through a massive digital transformation. Develop your essential construction manager skill toolkit with the Bachelor of Digital Construction Management. Plus, access Swinburne’s state-of-the-art Technology Lab through our Australian-first partnership with US-based construction technology giant Trimble.
Gain essential construction management skills: scheduling, building information modelling, project management and digital tech. Includes industry projects.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- CSM10002Introduction to Digital Technologies for ConstructionThis unit aims at introducing students to a range of contemporary digital tools and systems that support construction management practice.
- ENG10001Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
- CSM10003Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)This unit aims to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in employing building information modelling and other digital technologies for construction management in building and infrastructure projects.
- CSM10004BIM and Digital Technologies for Construction 1BThis unit aims at developing fundamental knowledge and skills of employing building information modelling and other digital technologies for the construction management agenda in civil infrastructure projects
- ENG10002Engineering MaterialsThis unit of study aims to introduce you to the basics of engineering materials, including their microstructure, properties, structure, failure modes and sustainable use.
- ENG10005Infrastructure and Technology for Community, Culture and SocietyInfrastructure and technology projects have enormous potential to impact communities, culture and society. This unit aims to deepen students understanding of their social responsibility to create sustainable outcomes while working on indust…
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and MaterialsThe unit provides an introduction to a range of structural systems, building materials and construction techniques. It provides a learning experience for students to develop skills to apply structural and construction strategies to the desi…
- COS10009Introduction to ProgrammingThis unit of study aims to introduce students to structured procedural programming and design.
Course structure
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Core units
250 cp- CSM10002Introduction to Digital Technologies for Construction12.5 cp
- ENG10001Humanitarian Engineering Design Project12.5 cp
- CSM10003Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)12.5 cp
- CSM10004BIM and Digital Technologies for Construction 1B12.5 cp
- ENG10002Engineering Materials12.5 cp
- ENG10005Infrastructure and Technology for Community, Culture and Society12.5 cp
- CSM20003Measurement of Quantities12.5 cp
- CVE20015Digital Engineering Project12.5 cp
- CSM20004Digital Coordination and Communication in Construction25 cp
- CSM30005Applications of Digital Technologies for Construction25 cp
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and Materials12.5 cp
- COS10009Introduction to Programming12.5 cp
- CVE20001Topographical Engineering12.5 cp
- CSM30001Construction Project Planning and Scheduling12.5 cp
- CSM20007Construction Law and Contracts12.5 cp
- CSM30006Commercial Building Construction12.5 cp
- CSM30007Construction Safety and Quality Practices12.5 cp
- CSM30004Tendering, Cost Planning and Project Performance12.5 cp
Minors
50 cpCareers
- Quantity Surveyor
- Project manager
- Construction Manager
- Procurement manager
- Digital construction manager
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) specialist