Bachelor of Construction
New Zealand Massey University Degree
Pathway Programs at GISM Campus
You can start Bachelor of Construction degree in Sri Lanka majoring Construction Management or Quantity Surveying. On Successful completion of GISM Diploma in Construction, students can transfer to second year of the Bachelor of Construction Degree programme at Massey University. At the end of the second and third years, Massey University offers the degree.
Massey University says “In this programme we will teach you how to develop and implement best practice building solutions and construction management techniques. You’ll learn how to add value to the sustainable development of the built environment. This qualification will give you sound technical and theoretical knowledge, industry experience, management and interpersonal skills.”
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About Massey University
Massey University is one of the largest universities in New Zealand, Massey University continues to be ranked globally as one of the top three universities in New Zealand. Massey University’s proud history spans over 80 years of academic excellence. Massey University is sought-after throughout the world for its leading-edge research and innovation. Hence, Massey students experience international quality teaching by top researchers and lecturers who have strong links with their industries. Massey is also the New Zealand’s only multi-campus university with three well positioned campuses in the North Island: Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. With its excellent support staff and over 30,000 students from over 100 different countries from all over the world, its international students find a warm and welcoming environment at Massey and a climate in which they are encouraged to excel in their studies.
GISM is the Massey University Education & Research partner in Sri Lanka.
Massey University is one of the largest universities in New Zealand, Massey University continues to be ranked globally as one of the top three universities in New Zealand. Massey University’s proud history spans over 80 years of academic excellence. Massey University is sought-after throughout the world for its leading-edge research and innovation. Hence, Massey students experience international quality teaching by top researchers and lecturers who have strong links with their industries. Massey is also the New Zealand’s only multi-campus university with three well positioned campuses in the North Island: Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. With its excellent support staff and over 30,000 students from over 100 different countries from all over the world, its international students find a warm and welcoming environment at Massey and a climate in which they are encouraged to excel in their studies.
Overview of the program
The Massey University Bachelor of Construction will teach you how to develop and implement best practice building solutions and construction management techniques. You’ll learn how to add value to the sustainable development of the built environment. This qualification will give you sound technical and theoretical knowledge, industry experience, management and interpersonal skills.
Choose Your Majors
The Bachelor of Construction will help you become a construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry, highly sought-after by employers and internationally recognised.
The Massey BConst pathway at GISM gives you the freedom choose any of the following majors at Massey University,
The Massey BConst pathway at GISM gives you the freedom choose any of the following majors at Massey University,
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
Career Prospects
New Zealand Massey University Bachelor of Construction will teach you how to develop and implement best practice building solutions and construction management techniques. You’ll learn how to add value to the sustainable development of the built environment. This qualification will give you sound technical and theoretical knowledge, industry experience, management and interpersonal skills.
The majors Quantity Surveying and Construction Management focus on relevant industry sectors, such as:
The majors Quantity Surveying and Construction Management focus on relevant industry sectors, such as:
- project management and quantity surveying consultancies
- building renovation and earthquake strengthening
- construction companies
- development consortiums
- local authorities and regulatory bodies
- property development or property management
- Industrial and commercial building services
- Industrial and commercial building services
Pathway and Awards of the course
GISM Campus will issue an Advanced Diploma Level 1 qualification of 120 credits upon successful completion of the first year studies in Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Construction Degree is awarded by Massey University upon successful completion of remaining 240 credits in New Zealand.
The degree programmes are full time – Commencing in February/July every year.
University Preparatory Programme – An induction programme get ready for the University Life, commences in January and September to provide the necessary skills for school leavers to begin their studies at the university. This programme is delivered at a concessional fee for all registered students.
Entry requirements
Students must have a minimum of three “S” passes at G.C.E (A/L) Examination or London (A/L) Examination in any stream of studies
OR
GISM Foundation Programme (successfully completed with a grade “B” average). All applicants must sit for a selection interview with the Head of the relevant division in Academic Faculty.
Graduate Job Visa
( Up to 2/3 Years ) in New Zealand
2nd & 3rd Years study BConst at Massey University, New Zealand
First Year
Diploma at GISM Campus
Local or London A/L or O/L + Foundation
Course Contents
Because we know that many students prefer to keep their options open during early stages of study, our programme offers general modules in the first year and second year of your degree, before starting to specialize in year third and fourth years.
Fees
Below is an indication of tuition fees. Please note: Massey University tuition fee is subject to change annually.
Earning Capacity
Work during studies:
New Zealand provides 20hours of part-time work during studies and 2-3 months of full-time work during holidays. Assumption: $15NZD per hour earning capacity during studies.
Post study work:
After the degree you are able to apply for Graduate Job Search Visa which allows you to remain in New Zealand and work full time in your chosen careers. Assumption: $45,000NZD annual salary at a full-time job.
Studying Abroad in New Zealand
New Zealand’s unique and dynamic culture blends a fusion of European, Maori, Pacific and Asian influences. New Zealand has a high standard of living and is consistently ranked highly in internal quality of life indexes. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness and openness of New Zealanders, or “Kiwis”, is world-renowned.
New Zealand: A Geographic Wonderland
Comparable in physical size to Great Britain, Colorado and Japan, New Zealand offers a temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation making it an ideal country to live. New Zealand’s spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, weeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests.
How to Join ?
- Fill an Enrolment Form and provide any supporting documents
- Sit for the Selection Interview
- Complete the Enrolment by paying the Registration Fees.
For more information, get in touch with one of our student counselors,
Call 011-2820810 / 0712242242 or email [email protected]