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.
