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School of Construction Economics & Management the University of the Witwatersrand South Africa
The School of Construction Economics and Management is part of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. The school is at the forefront of creating wealth by providing society with well-educated, entrepreneurial graduates in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Property Studies programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate levels. The School's three programmes are:
The total student headcount (undergraduate and postgraduate) stands at over 550 as at 2004 with a continuous staff complement of 10 full-time and 10 part-time academic and about 6 support services staff.
The 35-year history of the School is characterized by achievements and awards. Recently three students of the School scooped prices for the best, second and third best academic papers in the 1st Postgraduate Conference organized under the auspices of the Construction Industry Development Board between 12th and 14th October 2003 (see picture below).
International Recognitions and Accreditations
The BSc Quantity Surveying degree is a prerequisite for registration with the South African Council for Quantity Surveyors. The degree has a high standing in the quantity surveying fraternity in South Africa and other countries overseas. It is internationally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK. Our quantity surveying graduates are in high demand both locally and internationally, and have proved their mettles in countries such as Hong Kong, UK, Australia, and more recently USA, Canada and many more. The BSc Construction Management degree is accredited internationally by the Chartered Institute of Building, UK, and locally by the South African Council for Construction Project Management Profession (SACCPMP). The degree provides graduates with skills and knowledge to be able to actively participate and play leading roles in the construction industry. With Wits BSc Construction Management degree, the door is open to graduates in such areas like project management, construction management, property consulting, property portfolio management, property development and management, careers in local authorities and government, etc. The BSc Property Studies degree prepare graduates to actively participate deliver value in the property industry. By studying the degree, graduates will not only be exposed to the most up-to-date thinking in field of property investment and development, but also acquire skills required for a successful property practice.
Academic Development Programme (ADP)
To assist learners from disadvantaged schooling backgrounds and those unable to adjust to the first year programme, the School runs academic development programme. The School maintains strong links with industry in the form of student bursaries, scholarships and internships.
The University of the Witwatersrand
The University's origins go back to the School of Mining Engineering over 100 years ago. It was formally inaugurated as a university in 1922. Wits acquired international fame very early in its history when the famous Taung skull was discovered in 1924. Wits,
as one of the largest English-medium universities in the region, has
built up an enviable national and international reputation. It has a
long tradition of academic excellence and is committed to meeting the
challenges that lie ahead. It has programmes in place to serve the needs
of the developing African continent and it welcomes the interest of able
students and academics from the international community. In
recent years, the need to support the internationalisation of higher
education has become increasingly recognised. An education with an
international stamp is necessary to prepare students for the labour
market of tomorrow. International students are an important part of the
student community at Wits and the International Office is dedicated to
supporting international students from the time of their arrival at
Wits. The Office will assist students with renewal of study permits and
limited off-campus accommodation requirements and orientation. Students from more than 66 different countries are currently enrolled on different academic programmes at the University of Witwatersrand.The staff of the International office is here to support and assist international students through a cycle of support that begins before students leave home, to their return after the completion of studies.
Contact details
School of Construction Economics & Management Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment John Moffat Building (Ground Floor) 1 Jan Smut Avenue Braamfontein, Johannesburg PO Box 20, Wits 2050 South Africa
Ruth Billet School Administrator
Tel: +27 11 7177652
Fax: +27 11 3398175
E-mail: billetr@consecon.wits.ac.za
International Office at Witwatersrand:
+27
11 717 1054
+27
11 717 1059
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Contact details
School of Construction Economics & Management Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment John Moffat Building (Ground Floor) 1 Jan Smut Avenue Braamfontein, Johannesburg PO Box 20, Wits 2050 South Africa
Ruth Billet School Administrator
Tel: +27 11 7177652
Fax: +27 11 3398175
E-mail: billetr@consecon.wits.ac.za
International Office at Witwatersrand:
+27
11 717 1054 +27
11 717 1059
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