Master of Construction Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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.
Duration
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
01 March 2021
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
2022 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
28 February 2022
Semester 2 -
01 August 2022
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.
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 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, graduate skills 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.
Graduate skills
The program will provide the following generic attributes:
- Providing career orientated education
- Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
- Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
- Developing lifelong learning skills
- Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Entry requirements
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