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BSc Honours Construction Management at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management (BSc(Hons) (CM)) is a 1 year full-time degree. The BSc (Hons) in Construction Management is a one year full time degree. The course will result in a professional qualification as a Construction Manager.

Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Construction Economics and Management  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A candidate shall comply with all curriculum requirements and complete the courses with a total of 142 credits. BUQS4026A – Construction Law: 17 Credits, NQF 8 The course aims to enable students to develop a detailed understanding of the legal and organizational framework within which construction contracts take place. This entails the legal and commercial processes of structuring, negotiating, re

Career pathways

After completing the honours programme, graduates will be able to apply relevant project management concepts with reference to construction projects. Enrolled students can apply for registration as a candidate Construction Manager, candidate Project Manager and eventually as a professional Construction Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc Construction Management degree at 60% weighted average for final year courses; or BTech or Advanced Diploma or equivalent Construction Management degree at 65% weighted average for final year courses.

ZAR 107,920 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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