Introduction to Construction Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 1000
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Course ID
200812
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jorge Ochoa
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to introduce learners to the construction and business management principles to provide the basis for their later studies about managing construction projects. It explains site organisation and management of construction at project and business levels. The learners will develop effective communication skills, teamwork, technological competence, and cultural and societal responsiveness in managing construction at project and business levels. This course intents to equip learners with introductory knowledge of construction project and businesses management to continue later courses in the program. 

  • Fundamentals Of Construction Project Management
  • Fundamentals Of Construction Business Management

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe management theories applicable to construction projects
  • Explain the project goals, process, and key management activities of a construction project
  • Apply techniques for site organisation and management of construction projects
  • Understand the structure and behaviour of construction businesses operations
  • Describe management principles applicable to construction firms

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22372
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22373
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
Class number
Class number 22374
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
Class number
Class number 22375
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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