BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering
Course code: WD025
What is Construction Management & Engineering?
Construction Management & Engineering prepares students for responsible engineering and management roles in all phases of construction projects. It emphasises management, engineering and technological techniques useful in organising, planning and controlling the activities of diverse specialists working in the project environment of the Irish and international construction industry.
What is the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering?
The BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering is a four year course that prepares graduates for a career as professional construction managers and engineers in the Irish and worldwide construction industry.
What career opportunities are available on completion of the course?
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Design & Build
- Information Technology
- Facilities Management
- Property Development
- National & International Projects
- Business Development
Industrial Placement
Each student is required to complete a 30-week paid industrial placement with a construction company in the second period (February to September) of the third year. The companies comprise general contractors in civil engineering, building and residential property, project management companies, specialist contractors, engineering design offices and materials manufacturers.
Follow on Study
MSc in Construction Project Management
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Construction Measurement Introduction to Management Mathematics Construction Technology Introduction to ICT Communications & Study Skills |
Construction Economics Management Studies Theory of Structures Engineering Services Intro to Construction Materials Introduction to CAD |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Introduction to Construction Law Introduction to Project Management Soils Engineering Construction Methods Services Technology European Language (1) / CAD (1) |
Tendering & Estimating Operations Management Design of Structures Introduction to Surveying Integrated Project European Language (2) / International Studies |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Engineering Structure Site Surveying Construction Tech Systems Construction Health & Safety Measurement & Costing Business Project European Language |
Research Methods Industrial Placement |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
| Constructiona Law & Ethics Project & Corporate Management Temporary Works Design Services Tech & Integration Dissertation ELECTIVE |
Development Economics Marketing & Finance Quality & HRM Innovative Technology Dissertation ELECTIVE |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering
Course Code: WD025
Course Level: 8
Duration: 4 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OC3/HD3
- Mathematics: OB3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Dr. Brian Graham
Ph: 051 302084. Email: bgraham@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 295 | 305 | 305 | 305 | 310 |
But don't just take our word...
“I graduated from the BSc in Construction & Management Engineering in 2002. I began work as a Cost Engineer with Jacobs Engineering on the construction of Fab14. I was then seconded to Intel’s cost control team where I worked as a lead Cost Engineer. In 2003 I began working for Wyeth Biopharma in their Biopharmaceutical plant where I was involved in the management of the costs associated with the commissioning and validation of the plant. I have now transferred into Wyeth’s Engineering projects team, which is responsible for the managing of all new projects.
Classes in WIT were smaller and hence lecturers had more time to dedicate to their students. The large array of subjects that I studied as well as intensive project work and practical assignment have helped me throughout my career”.
Cria Madigan, BSC (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering
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BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Eng -WD025
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