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The Master of Construction Management aims to prepare students for roles managing people, equipment, materials, built environment and assets, as well as roles overseeing technological processes and with managerial aspects related to the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure. It provides a structured study of advanced management theories, techniques and practices in the planning and management of building and infrastructure projects.

Students gain significant knowledge and skills in procurement and project delivery, resource planning and management, project costing, health and safety, and risk management. They also learn about the environmental, financial, legal and contractual considerations associated with project-based industries.

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Duration

18 Month/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

074406K

Fees

A$37480 (annual for 2020)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Master of Construction Management forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (GC-CMGT)
Graduate Diploma of Construction Management (GD-CMGT)
Master of Construction Management (MA-CMGT)
Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management (MA-CIMGT)

The construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Projects must run efficiently on all fronts, and managers must be able to plan, execute and supervise jobs with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, methods and equipment.

The main aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, building and maintenance of buildings and assets in the civil infrastructure. This aim is facilitated by the study of advanced management and engineering techniques in the fields of construction, building and maintenance.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Construction Management, students must complete a total of 12 units (150 credit points) as follows:

3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
4 technical units (50 credit points)
3 elective units (37.5 credit points), selected from elective, technical or foundation unit lists
2 Research Methods unit (25 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Construction Management is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Units of study

Foundation units

Complete three units (37.5 credit points):

CSM80001 Project Costing also offered by distance

CSM80003 Construction Law also offered by distance

CSM80006 Engineering Project Management

CSM80007 Construction Site Operations

RSK80004 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence

Technical units

Complete four units (50 credit points):

CSM80002 Environmental Sustainability in Construction * also offered by distance

CSM80004 International Construction* distance only

CSM80005 Engineering Project Control * also offered by distance

CSM80008 Location-based Management for Construction*

CSM80009 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects*

MME80001 Resource Planning and Management*

Elective units

Complete three units (37.5 credit points):

CVE80010 Principles of Sustainability

MME80003 Maintenance Management of Engineering Assets

RSK80003 Risk Perception and Analysis

RSK80006 Risk Management

RSK80007 Quantitative Risk Modelling

Research units

Complete two units (25 credit points):

ICT80011 Research Methods*

CVE80001 Research Paper*

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

These programs will provide graduates with an opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of construction and infrastructure management principles, procurement and cost analysis. The programs will also assist in up-skilling local and international graduates in the state of the art Australian professional engineering.

Graduates can pursue careers as construction managers, project engineers/managers, civil engineers and asset management engineers in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of the Master of Construction Management course, graduates will be able to:

demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant Construction Management topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable Construction Management trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of Construction Management practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders
demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.

Professional recognition

Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$37480 (annual for 2020)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

The admission requirements for Master of Construction Management consist of :

A Bachelor qualification in one of the following allied fields: Engineering (Civil); Building; Architecture; Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; Real Estate; Other cognate engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate, or
A qualification deemed to be equivalent (in the opinion of the selection officer) to any of the above

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

How to apply

Online and distance education courses are only available to international students who are studying in a country other than Australia.

Find out more about how to apply.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au