Code
SE707
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 4 years
- CAO Points 263
- Credits 240
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What is Construction Management & Engineering?
Construction Management & Engineering prepares students for responsible engineering and management roles in all phases of construction projects. It emphasises management, engineering and technological techniques useful in organising, planning and controlling the activities of diverse specialists working in the project environment of the Irish and international construction industry.
What is the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering?
The BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering is a four year course that prepares graduates for a career as professional construction managers and engineers in the Irish and worldwide construction industry.
The programme is accredited by the CIOB and currently under review by Engineers Ireland.
BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering industrial placement
Each student is required to complete a 30-week paid industrial placement with a construction company in the second period (February to September) of the third year. The companies comprise general contractors in civil engineering, building and residential property, project management companies, specialist contractors, engineering design offices and materials manufacturers.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Construction Measurement | Construction Economics |
| Introduction to Management | Management Studies |
| Mathematics | Theory of Structures |
| Construction Technology | Engineering Services |
| Introduction to ICT | Introduction to Construction Materials |
| Communications & Study Skills | Introduction to BIM |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Construction Law | Tendering & Estimating |
| Services Technology | Introduction to Project Management |
| Geotechnical Engineering | Design of Structures |
| Construction Methods | Introduction to Surveying |
| Procurement Strategy | Integrated Project |
| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Engineering Structure | Research Methods |
| Site Surveying | Industrial Placement 1 |
| Construction Tech Systems | |
| Construction Health & Safety | |
| Measurement & Costing | |
| ELECTIVE |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Development Economics | Construction Law |
| Project & Corporate Management | Marketing & Finance |
| Temporary Works Design | Quality & HRM |
| Services Tech & Integration | Innovative Technology |
| Dissertation | Dissertation |
| Industrial Placement 2 | ELECTIVE |
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering
2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O5/H7
Mathematics: O5/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering:
What career opportunities are available on completion of BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering:
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Design & Build
- Information Technology
- Facilities Management
- Property Development
- National & International Projects
- Business Development
The CME Programme
The CME programme prepares students for a variety of exciting career opportunities in project management and engineering roles across the global construction sector. Many of our graduates work with some of the best Irish and international construction companies including: Turner Construction, John Sisk & Son, BAM Contractors, Clancy Construction, the PM Group, Duggan Brothers, PJ Hegarty, Walls Construction, McLaren Construction, Laing O'Rourke, Murphy Group, JT Magen, Reidy Contracting Group and Bennett Construction amongst others.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete a 7 month Industrial Placement during year 3 of the programme. Gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry is integral to the students developing an understanding of the complexity of construction & civil engineering projects.
SETU Waterford organises the placement with excellent companies on exciting projects in Ireland, the United Kingdom, New York City and further afield! In many cases, the placement leads to full-time employment upon graduation.
Projects
Michel Wolf worked for Turner Construction for his work placement in 2013 on the refurbishment of the iconic Madison Square Garden arena in New York City. Home to the New York Knicks and Rangers, the project cost of in excess of $1 billion, and was successfully completed to a very tight schedule.
Follow on Study for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management and Engineering graduates:
What career opportunities are available on completion of BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering:
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Design & Build
- Information Technology
- Facilities Management
- Property Development
- National & International Projects
- Business Development
Completion of the course will enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by Research at SETU Waterford or other third-level Colleges.
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