Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Construction Management

To produce a Learner who

a) Is capable of logical thought, analysis and synthesis applied to property and construction problems.

b) Brings basic techniques to bear on the property and construction-related problems from economics, business management, health and safety, and environmental protection perspectives.

c) Costs, plan and manages projects as well as providing design assistance.

d) Is capable of communicating effectively and acting professionally and ethically.

e) Meets the academic requirements for registration with the Council of South African Quantity Surveyors.

South Africa is presently in a state of inadequate physical and economic development. Further development is essential if South Africa is to meet the aspirations of society. Such development is dependent on the provision of the appropriate forms of infrastructure, facilities and processes. Provision of these is dependent on the availability of learners in the various property and construction-related fields.

Career opportunities are available in property and construction-related fields. In the private sector, learners find employment as consultants, contractors or developers. In the government sector learners are to be found in various Departments from National to Local level.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Science in Property Development, NQF Level 7.

1. Identify, analyse and solve problems in the field of construction assembly and management of the process;
2. Perform several senior management roles in the construction environment, after an appropriate period of experience;
3. Undertake research and produce complex and highly technical reports.

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

• Produce clear and logical problem-solving skills - assessed by examinations.
• Analyse both qualitatively and quantitatively - assessed examination and class word (tutorials and practical reports).
• Produce design solutions in the fields of property and construction - assessed by examination and individual open-ended design projects with oral interrogation.
• Work independently or in a team - assessed by practical work.
• Extend the knowledge gained through independent instruction study, thought, research, analysis and design - assessed through open-ended design projects with oral interrogation and written research dissertations with oral presentations and interrogation.

Integrated Assessment

The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.