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    The Built Environment

    Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures

    The Built Environment

    Message from the Dean

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    Dr Mbulisi Ndlovu (Acting)

    This is a Faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, community service, innovation, and industrialisation. This is in keeping with the Government of Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based philosophy of Education 5.0. The aim is to produce students who have acquired the entrepreneurial skills necessary to create jobs and provide innovative solutions to problems and challenges in the built environment.

    We currently offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in regional planning, urban planning and real estate management. Our research focuses on pressing issues such as climate change, urbanization, and social inequality, and we collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations to create positive impact. We are a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to creating sustainable, resilient, and thriving built environments.

    About the Faculty

    The Faculty currently houses the following Department:

     1. Urban and Regional Planning

    The programmes offered are found under these departments by clicking on the 'Learn more' button under the next heading Our Departments below:

    Our Departments

    Urban and regional planning

    Featured Programmes

    • Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Real Estate Management
    • Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Urban Management Studies
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    Contact Information

    Phone

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    Email

    mndlovu@lsu.ac.zw

    Location

    Lupane State University Main Campus

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to frequently asked questions about The Built Environment

    01 What are the entry requirements for Built Environment programmes?
    Requirements include 5 O-levels with passes in English, Mathematics, and Sciences, plus A-level passes in Mathematics, Physics, or Technical Drawing.
    01 How long are the programmes in Built Environment?
    Most undergraduate programmes are 4 years, with an additional year for professional registration.
    01 What degree programmes are offered in the Faculty of the Built Environment?
    The Faculty of the Built Environment offers programmes in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Urban Planning.
    02 What professional certifications are available?
    Our programmes are aligned with professional bodies in architecture, quantity surveying, and construction management.
    03 What software training is provided?
    Students receive training in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other industry-standard software.
    04 What career opportunities are available for Built Environment graduates?
    Graduates pursue careers in architectural firms, construction companies, quantity surveying firms, urban planning departments, and property development.