The programme equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the fields of animal production, plant production, financial management, leadership development and strategic management.

The programme trains students for a career in the public sector. The programme is designed in such a way that the student is equipped with administrative and management skills which are relevant for a career in the private and public sectors.

This programme enables graduates to perform technical, supervision and operational and middle management functions in small to large construction-related enterprises, as employees or as entrepreneurs. They will obtain knowledge and skills in the areas of construction materials, methods and management, accounting, economics and the measurement and quantification of construction resources. Take note: After completing the BSc (Construction Studies) degree graduates should enrol for either the BSc Honours (Construction Management) or BSc Honours (Construction Health & Safety Management) degree to register as a candidate professional with the South African Council for the Construction and Project Management Professions. The specialisation at Honours level will determine the path for registration as either a Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Construction Health & Safety Manager or Agent.