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School of Construction Economics and Management Part-Time Courses

The School of Construction Economics and Management at Wits University, in partnership with Wits Plus, offer a number of short courses which are credit-bearing towards the BSc Honours degrees in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. 

In order to make programmes accessible and affordable for part-time students who may have to travel to Wits from other centres, the courses are offered over weekends. These weekends are approximately four weeks apart with lectures taking place on Saturdays and Sundays. Students sit for the same exam and undertake the same assessments as the full-time students and in many cases the courses are taught by the same lecturing staff within the school.

Students who complete any of these short courses will receive a fully accredited Wits Certificate of Competence. By offering these courses as short courses, students can plan their studies taking factors such as work load, personal circumstances and affordability into consideration. Expand the sections below for more information.

Construction Management

BUQS0084 - Research and Professional Skills

Session 1 27 to 28 January
Session 2 10/11 February
Session 3 11/12 May
Session 4 06/07 July
Session 5 07/08 September

BUQS0074 - Construction Law

Session 1 24/25 February
Session 2 30/31 March

BUQS0114 - Civil Engineering in Construction

Session 1 09/10 March
Session 2 20/21 April

BUQS0076 - Construction Project Management

Session 1 20/21 July
Session 2 17/18 August

BUQS0113 - Advanced Construction Management

Session 1 14/15 September
Session 2 12/13 October

Download the Construction Management Brochure 2024

Quantity Surveying

BUQS0084 - Research and Professional Skills

Session 1 27 to 28 January
Session 2 10/11 February
Session 3 11/12 May
Session 4 06/07 July
Session 5 07/08 September

BUQS0074 - Construction Law

Session 1 24/25 February
Session 2 30/31 March

BUQS0075 - Dispute Resolution

Session 1 09/10 March
Session 2 20/21 April

BUQS0076 - Construction Project Management

Session 1 20/21 July
Session 2 17/18 August

BUQS0077 - Cost Evaluation and Control

Session 1 14/15 September
Session 2 12/13 October

Download the Quantity Surveying Brochure 2024

Application Information

Application enquiries can be directed to the administrator - refer to the application forms for closing dates.

Complete the relevant application form (select below) and return it to Wits Plus together with the supporting documentation as listed below:

Construction Management Application Form

Quantity Surveying Application Form

  1. Copy of your ID document
  2. Copy of your undergraduate qualification(s)
  3. Brief CV which clearly illustrates your suitability for the course
  4. Proof of payment of the application fee of R 250 (per course you are applying for)
  5. If your employer will be paying for your studies, provide written confirmation of this on a formal company letterhead.

Please take note of the following:

  • Applications may be emailed to the address as provided on the application forms, but certified copies will be required on the day of registration
  • Registration will be done on the first day of each course at Wits - no need to come in before the time.
  • Applications will be collated by Wits Plus, but the final decisions will be made by the School of Construction Economics and Management.
  • The closing dates for applications for the various courses are provided on the application forms. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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