What is it like studying Construction Project Management at UTS?

What do you learn in a Construction Project Management degree? 

The Bachelor of Construction Project Management combines construction, project management, technology and business skills with applied projects and industry experience.

Students study areas including construction technology, cost management, digital design and construction, procurement, risk and safety, and construction law and ethics. 

For Kiana, the course has also provided an insight into how the construction industry is changing. "We're encouraged to think about the future of the industry, including areas such as technology, sustainability and how construction continues to evolve,” she says. 

This focus has helped Kiana develop skills that extend beyond understanding how buildings are constructed, giving her a broader view of how projects are planned, managed and delivered. 

What is it like to work while studying Construction Project Management? 

Alongside her studies, Kiana is completing a Cadet & Graduate Program with Icon, working on the Bridge ECI project as part of the minimum 200 days of industry experience required during her degree.

Her role involves supporting project coordination across design, procurement and project delivery. She works with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, assists with design and documentation management, and supports sample reviews, value engineering and contract administration.

“Securing my cadetship with Icon has been an incredible opportunity to apply what I learn in the classroom to real construction projects,” she says.

“A lot of the software and skills I picked up at UTS are things I use in my day-to-day work, so the course does a great job of bridging the gap between university and industry.” she says.

For Kiana, this connection between university and industry has made her studies feel relevant to the work she wants to do after graduation. 

Is Construction Project Management worth studying? 

For Kiana, one of the biggest benefits of studying a Bachelor of Construction Project Management has been the opportunity to build technical knowledge while gaining experience in the industry. Her cadetship has allowed her to work alongside construction professionals and understand how the concepts she learns at university are applied to real projects.

She recommends the degree to students who are interested in construction but also want to develop strong technical, practical and problem-solving skills.

“I think the balance of technical knowledge and practical learning is what makes the course valuable,” Kiana says.

Interested in studying a degree in Construction? Learn more about the Bachelor of Construction Project Management at UTS.