Master of Construction Management (3 years non-cognate)
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Master of construction management is a professional degree for graduates wanting to become leaders in the construction industry. The program focuses on real world projects, which range across the full construction management cycle, preparing students for the realities of professional life. |
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Duration - 3 years full time
Admission Requirements - 300 point program
- an undergraduate degree in any area with at least H3 (65%) average in the final two years, or equivalent; and
- a personal statement outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
Course Overview
The unique mix of breadth and depth in the field of construction management studies provides a distinctive foundation for professional leadership for graduates facing the social, financial and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Students can enhance their program by taking cross-disciplinary studies in urban design, urban planning, architecture and landscape architecture.
This creates opportunities to locate construction specific knowledge in a broader context and therefore develop programs of study suited to the needs of the individual student. There is also the opportunity to take research subjects which may enable progression to further studies as a PhD candidate. Professional experience can be integrated as part of the program which contributes to professional accreditation requirements.
The Program
The Master of Construction Management:
- allows students to develop and build on expertise in quantity surveying, construction law, project management and facility management.
- covers studies across the full breadth of the building cycle; and
- provides the opportunity to specialise in the management of the construction process (costing, planning, budgeting and resource allocation)
COURSE STRUCTURE
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Career Outcomes
Graduates in construction management typically work for construction companies both on and off construction sites. Their roles include planning and scheduling, project management, contract administration, or estimating and tendering.
Graduates pursuing a career in construction economics work as construction cost consultants and quantity surveyors with financiers, property developers, and project managers.Professional/International Recognition
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the professional associations shown below, and will undergo a regular review process for quality assurance.
- Australian Institute of Building
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- The Building Commission
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
- Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors
- Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers
How to Apply: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/msd-applications/how-to-apply.html