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CQUniversity's Master of Construction Management prepares you to meet the current and future challenges of the building industry and embraces the principles of project management as it applies across different phases of the construction project cycle to achieve successful project outcomes, including time frames, cost, quality, safety and sustainability. You will develop an advanced knowledge of construction land planning and building legislation, construction measurement, cost planning and the use of building information modelling (BIM) as it applies to construction – a technological competency that is rapidly becoming a core requirement for design and construction professionals.
This course is ideal for you if you are looking to build your construction management credentials for a career as a construction manager and you hold a three-year bachelor degree in areas related to construction such as architecture, building, construction management, engineering or project management.
A career in construction management is in high demand in today’s financial climate with employment opportunities worldwide. The building industry contributes substantially to the economy and provides housing, schools, hospitals, offices, factories and many other amenities for the community, nationally and throughout the world.
In this course, you will learn about the process of building construction from land planning and building legislation, procurement, risk management, and contract administration, and the use of building information modelling (BIM) as it applies to construction. With a focus on construction management and project management, you will gain skills and knowledge to embrace the principles of project management as they apply across different phases of the construction project cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability.
With the choice of research, practicum and internship streams in your final year, you can tailor your studies to your interests. The research stream gives you the opportunity to complete an applied research project relevant to the construction industry and unlock admission into research pathways. Choose the practicum stream to engage with authentic construction management practices, or if you satisfy eligibility you may opt to complete the internship stream and be placed with a host organisation to enhance your competencies through authentic experience in the field of construction management.
In a word, my journey with CQU was remarkable. The learning materials, assignments and software courses gave us real-life insights into the Australian construction field. It was everything I was looking for!
Nawrin Tabassum
Master of Construction Management | Bangladesh
I have evolved into a new version of myself fuelled by my zeal for learning and extracting the utmost value from my study and professional experience. I enjoy learning about negotiation, problem-solving capacities, and gaining insight into human behaviour and their objectives.
Mathieu Catuogno
Master of Construction Management | France
The course was dynamic and flexible, with disciplines that perfectly aligned with my goals to deepen my expertise in both design and construction. CQU's strong industry engagement has been invaluable. You will never regret choosing CQU.
Camila Sauer
Master of Construction Management | Brazil
Construction managers plan, organise and control activities associated with a wide range of building projects. Employment opportunities exist in government departments, construction, building and sub-contracting companies, federal, state and local government departments and authorities and corporations with a large building portfolio.
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Depending on your chosen stream, you must complete 14 or 15 units (96 credits):
You will study the first 12 units listed below.
You'll then choose a Stream and complete the relevant units listed below.
To be eligible, students need to apply for an internship, pass all units on the first try, and complete all other units in their study plan prior to undertaking an internship. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 5.75. Students will undergo a series of interviews with providers and potential internship host organisations before being placed with a host. They will spend 10 consecutive weeks with the internship host organisation, applying the knowledge gained over the course of study. 4 days a week for total 10 weeks. It applies 9.00am to 05.00pm working hours for a day working; therefore, 7.25 hours per day and 29 hours per week for total 10 weeks.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.
We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees.
You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.
In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
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