Course details

Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

The role of the Quantity Surveyor is diverse: evaluating subcontractor tenders and making recommendations to clients, managing construction costs and cash flows during the construction phase, and negotiating and agreeing on final project accounts. With a Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics), you gain the skills to contribute to this exciting industry. Develop the technical skills and applied knowledge to ensure that construction projects are delivered to agreed budgets. Learn to undertake estimating and cost planning and prepare tender documentation. In this programme you'll learn about construction practice, team management, cost planning and advanced estimating techniques, tendering, and design management.

Entry requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students

Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
    • ​​14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list
    • a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects, or plus:
    • a minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus
    • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
  • ​​At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; or
  • Successful completion of relevant programme

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations


International students

Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the following;

  • All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement; or
  • Successful completion of relevant programme

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations

About the provider

Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.

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