Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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.
Duration
2 years full-time or 4 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 and Infrastructure Management forms the final 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)
* Students may only graduate in one master’s award from a nested suite.
The construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Construction and Infrastructure 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 construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Construction and Infrastructure 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 course is 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.
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management, students must complete a total of 15 units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 3 x Foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 5 x Technical units (62.5 credit points)
- 4 x Elective units (50 credit points), selected from Elective, Technical or Foundation Unit lists
- 1 x Research Methods Option (12.5 credit points)
- 1 x Research Paper (12.5 credit points)
- 1 x Research Project (25 credit points)
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)
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management is 100 credit points (normally eight 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 five units (62.5 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 four units (50 credit points):
Research Methods Option Choose 1 unit (12.5 credit points)
Research Units Complete 2 units (37.5 credit points)
CVE80001 Research Paper * (25 credit points)
* 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, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
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. 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 and Infrastructure Management course, graduates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction and Infrastructure Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. 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;
6. Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
1. Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction and Infrastructure Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. 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;
6. Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
Graduate skills
The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).
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.
Entry requirements
Standard Entry:
The admission requirements for Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management consist of :
- Building
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Management
- Property or Real Estate
- Other cognate engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate, or,
• Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Construction Management, Graduate Diploma of Construction Management or Master of Construction Management
• IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
• Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20)
• Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/
The admission requirements for Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management consist of :
• 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
- Property or Real Estate
- Other cognate engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate, or,
• Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Construction Management, Graduate Diploma of Construction Management or Master of Construction Management
English Language Requirements
• Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20)
• Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/