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 and 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 and this 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.
About GISM
Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM), Nugegoda, Sri Lanka is the collaborative partner campus of Massey University, New Zealand. With successful 10 years as a leading higher education institute, GISM paves the platform for Sri Lankan students to possess a world-class higher educational qualification via its partner universities including Massey University-New Zealand. GISM offers several Certificate courses, Diploma courses and Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degree pathways. Also, GISM supports for direct transfer for Masters and PhD research studies. Over the past 10 years, 22 student batches have transferred to Massey University, New Zealand and they studied with flying colours and secured with professional jobs in New Zealand.
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. Those who are interested in pursuing Bachelor of Civil Engineering degrees in New Zealand or Bachelor of Civil Engineering degrees in Sri Lanka aiming to work in construction industry, this Bachelor of Construction degree is ideal as a best alternate option in civil & construction industry career fields.
The Massey University Bachelor of Construction gives you the freedom to choose two majors. The majors available within the Bachelor of Construction are:
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Construction Management so you can start your first year of a Construction Degree in Sri Lanka as a major of Construction leading to a world-class Construction Management Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Bachelor of Construction with major Construction Management specialization offered by Massey University which is a very well recognized in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as, proper guidance and the solution to deal with your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
According to Massey University information, “in this course you will learn how to contribute to client needs assessment and how to offer advice on resolving issues at the design stage.
You’ll plan, schedule, and organize for implementation of new builds, refurbishments and conversions. You’ll learn how to make sure that things stay on track – financially, quality and time-wise and that you are meeting legal requirements. Core courses for construction management will teach you vital digital skills such as: Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), computer modelling of buildings (BIM, Augmented and Virtual Reality).
This course is ideal if you
- plan to work in construction industry
- be a well successful self-employed person or
- develop your business in construction industry
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This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Quantity Surveying so you can start your first year of a Quantity Surveying Degree in Sri Lanka as a major of Construction qualification leading to a world-class Quantity Surveying Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Bachelor of Construction with major Quantity Surveying specialization offered by Massey University which is a very well recognized in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
According to Massey University information,
“You will work in construction projects to ensure the projects are well managed financially.
With this qualification you will work on projects from initiation to completion. You will be helping them to stay on track financially. It’s a challenging and interesting role where you will be looked to for your problem-solving skills to help the project go to plan.
Massey’s Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) will teach you all the skills you need to be a sought-after quantity surveyor.”
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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 of your degree, before starting to specialize in second and third years.
| Paper/Module Name | No. of Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 15 | Compulsory |
| Introduction to construction technology | 15 | Compulsory |
| Principles of Finance | 15 | Compulsory |
| Building Sustainability and Workplace Health & Safety | 15 | Compulsory |
| Real-world problem handling and communication skill development | 15 | Compulsory |
| Business Mathematics | 15 | Elective |
| Business Statistics | 15 | Elective |
| Engineering Communication, CAD and Modelling for Construction | 15 | Compulsory |
| Measurement Methods & Introduction to Built Environment | 15 | Compulsory |
| Properties of Construction Materials | 15 | Compulsory |
| Legal and Social Environment | 15 | Non-credit |
Entry Requirements
Students must have a minimum of three “C” passes at G.C.E (A/L) Examination or London (A/L) Examination in Mathematics, Physics or any related 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.
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.
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.
There are two majors available – Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. These majors 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
- insurance rebuild costs.
Fees & New Zealand Earning Capacity
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Earning Capacity Explained Work During Studies: New Zealand allows 20 hours of part-time work during studies and 2-3 months of full-time work during holidays. Assumption: NZD 22 per hour earning capacity during studies. Post Degree Work: After the degree you are able to apply for graduate study work visa which allows you to remain in New Zealand and work full-time in your chosen careers. Assumptions: NSD 50,000 annual earning at a full-time work can be expected. |
First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me a great opportunity to study at Massey University, New Zealand by doing a pathway program at GISM. After completing my O/L exam in 2019 I decided to join with GISM campus and studied foundation I & II and the first year of my degree (Construction Management) through this pathway programme. I had a great experience with GISM for almost two years and in that time I have learned theoretical knowledge as well as practical studies on campus. The time I spent with my colleagues was full of memory and knowledge. So GISM is one of the best partway programme to Massey University, New Zealand.
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Related Study Options
GISM offers Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Sri Lanka, which is the Massey University Master of Construction Degree Pathway programme (Link to our web page). This is an affordable study model one can start Master of Construction Degree in Sri Lanka to go and complete in New Zealand. There are three major options: Those who are interested in pursuing Master of Civil Engineering degrees in New Zealand or Master of Civil Engineering degrees in Sri Lanka, this Master of Construction degree in Sri Lanka pathway is ideal as a best alternate option in civil & construction industry career fields.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.
By calling 011-2820810 / 0777440489 or emailing [email protected] You can get more information from our web: www.gism.lk