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The Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management aims to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, management 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.

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

2 Year/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)
Sydney (January, May, September) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

088131F

Fees

A$38600 (annual for 2022)*

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Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The construction industry is one of the top contributors to the economy and society. Large lifespans of most constructed facilities and civil infrastructure assets always provide vast opportunities for several requirements for professional management agendas. Numerous studies and reports revealed that the productivity and safety aspects in construction and asset management sectors require significant improvements through the adoption of sophisticated digital technologies, advanced management and novel systems. The necessities for improved efficiency and effectiveness through prudent modern professional practices is even greater in today's financial climate and business environment in the industry. Projects must run efficiently on all fronts, and managers must be able to plan, execute and supervise work with professional skills in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for innovative and refined techniques, methods and equipment. The main purpose of this postgraduate course is to prepare graduates for future professional roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes, projects and funds in the construction and infrastructure management works. This purpose is facilitated by the study of advanced management and engineering techniques as well as sophisticated tools and software for professional purpose in the construction and infrastructure management domains for buildings and civil infrastructure.

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 and Infrastructure Management, students must complete a total of 200 credit points comprising:

15 core units

Volume of Learning
The Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management consists of 200 credit points. One capstone unit carries 25 credit points and all other units in the course normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management is typically 2 years.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management is 100 credit points (normally eight units)

Research Statement
The AQF level 9 research components are met in the Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management specifically through the unit CVE80001 Research Paper. This postgraduate unit provides students with the opportunity to undertake a minor research investigation on a construction management topic and prepare a research paper having the potential to be published in peer-reviewed conferences or journals. Research methods and skills are taught and developed over weekly synchronous lectures and material made available online and assessed at mid-semester prior to the development of a full paper. The unit is primarily assessed on the strength of the students’ research skills, via the following assessment pieces such as (a) a final paper or report (70%); and (b) an oral-based presentation (20-25%). In this way, both written and oral communication skills are explicitly assessed. Conducting research on a topic specific to the postgraduate course allows students to develop, and be assessed on a range of skills such as: (i) the ability to work independently; (ii) the ability to work on a relevant problem that may be unfamiliar; (iii) open-ended problem-solving; and (iv) systematic analyses. Weekly tutorials and meetings with an academic supervisor provide opportunities for students to develop the following research skills:- create, reflect upon, and iterate the study; understand and improve their knowledge of research design principles; manage a research project; analyse and appraise the literature and the current state-of-the-art. These skills are also inherent in the production of a paper that is targeting potential publication outcomes. Furthermore, the capstone unit would have some potential applied research opportunities in a relevant work-integrated learning environment.

Units of study

Core units

Complete all 15 units:

CSM80003 Construction Law and Contract Management *

CSM80006 Engineering Project Management

CSM80011 Systems, Processes and Technologies for Construction

CSM80012 Documentation and Information Management with BIM

CSM80013 Procurement, Tendering and Contracts *

CSM80014 Advanced Scheduling and Visualisation-Based Integrated Project Controls *

CSM80015 BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure * 25 credit points

CSM80016 Estimating and Project Costing *

CSM80017 Managing Quality and Safety in Construction Site Operations

CVE80001 Research Paper *

CVE80003 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics

CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling

MME80001 Resource Planning and Management *

MME80003 Maintenance Management of Engineering Assets

RSK80006 Risk Management in Projects and Engineering Industries

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

Onshore international students can undertake no more than 1/3 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 and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

The Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management postgraduate course aims to prepare graduates for future professional roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes, projects, assets and funds in the design, construction, operation and maintenance projects of building and civil infrastructure works in public and private sectors.

Aims and objectives

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :

#	Description
CLO1	Apply high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction and Infrastructure Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
CLO2	Plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant Construction and Infrastructure Management topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and research skills
CLO3	Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable Construction and Infrastructure Management trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
CLO4	Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of Construction and Infrastructure Management practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
CLO5	Exercise clear and coherent communication for all professional purposes with specialist and non-specialist audiences including clients, customers, project teams and stakeholders from different disciplines and diverse cultures
CLO6	Exercise and exhibit a high-level of accountability, autonomy, credibility, ethics, and integrity in all professional responsibilities and personal work outputs

Pathways and scholarships

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Scholarships

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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.

A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7 or 8), in one of the following allied fields:

Engineering (Civil or Construction)
Building
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management
Other related engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate OR
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Construction Management.

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

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