Construction Management & Engineering

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:

• QQI FET/FETAC Entry
• Advanced Entry - Years 2,3,4 or 5
• Non-EU Applicants
• Mature Entry Route

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:

MSc in Construction Project Management (part-time)

MSc in Construction Project Management (full-time)

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.