Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)

Summary

Property developers plan and carry out the purchase, development, and sale of new or existing properties. The Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) gives you an insight into the process of developing a property – from initial concept to project completion and sale. Gain an understanding of the valuation, financing, and management of property and property portfolios, identify and develop project opportunities, and become familiar with construction practice, procurement tendering, property and contract law and administration, sustainable design, and design management.

Highlights

• Once you’ve completed the programme, you could use your property investment and development knowledge to work with property managers, banks, and corporate organisations, specialising in large commercial developments or residential properties.
• Gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of the construction industry.
• Fast-track your study: Cross-credit up to 210 credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Construction and complete the Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) in just 1.5 years.
• In your final papers, you’ll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you’ve learned with practical experience.
• Learn from experienced lecturers who have worked in the construction industry.
• Meet and hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in their field.
• Undertake common semesters –  in your first 3 semesters, you’ll study core Bachelor of Construction papers, and then you’ll get to choose your major from Property Development, Construction Economics, or Construction Management. This allows you to get a good understanding of the general field first before you choose your direction.
• Opportunity for double major: Students in the Bachelor of Construction can achieve a double major with slightly more coursework. Choose from majors in Construction Management, Property Development, and Construction Economics.

Study Option

This programme offers both full-time and part-time study pathways to fit different lifestyles. In the final year of the programme, each course requires only four on-campus classes, providing added flexibility regardless of your chosen mode of study.

Qualification pathway

If English is not your first language, please be aware that to enter this programme, you’ll need to have achieved at least one outcome of English proficiency in the last two years, such as IELTS. This applies to new and progressing students (including NZ Diploma in Construction graduates).

Career Options

• Commercial property manager,
• Company owner,
• Project manager,
• Property consultant,
• Property developer

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$9,400

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits) Save upto $2,000 (NZD) with Unitec International Study Grant 2026.Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

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