Master of Construction Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
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
CRICOS code
074406K
Fees
A$38600 (annual for 2022)*
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)
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 and Contract Management also offered by distance
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
Elective units
Complete three units (37.5 credit points):
Research units
Complete two units (25 credit points):
* 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.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
A$38600 (annual for 2022)*
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:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
Free call: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)