Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 38,340 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The construction industry is growing rapidly, and there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can manage complex projects effectively. The Master of Construction Management (Professional) degree is a two-year (or part time equivalent) graduate-level program that focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee the life cycle of construction projects. The program covers topics such as project management, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction. Additionally, you'll learn about the legal and regulatory issues that are specific to the construction industry, which will help you to navigate these complexities and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Graduates can pursue careers as construction managers, project managers, or estimators in the construction industry.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Integrate and evaluate the fundamental principles and technical knowledge of building and construction technology, management, economics and law.
- Identify and resolve typical building challenges with limited guidance, employing appropriate evidence-based problem-solving and decision-making methodologies.
- Critically and creatively reflect on personal behaviours and capabilities in the context of entry to professional practice.
- Interpret and negotiate building and construction information, instructions and ideas with various project stakeholders.
- Research and develop methods and strategies for the procurement and delivery of contemporary construction work.
- Demonstrate an integrated understanding of both the theory and practice of building and construction based on experience.
Details
| Information correct as at | May 10, 2024 1:17 pm |
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| Program code | 50014 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| Term type | Semesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 115099F |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admissions to the M Construction Management program is offered to:
- Applicants with a cognate* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) but with no full time relevant professional work experience are eligible for admission to the 160-unit program.
- Applicants with a cognate* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) plus 2 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and admission to 120-unit program.
- Applicants with a cognate* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with more than 4 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for admission to the 80-unit program.
- Applicants with a non-cognate Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any field with up to 2 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for admission to the 160-unit program.
- Applicants with a non-cognate Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any field with more than 4 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for admission to the 120-unit program.
- Applicants with a cognate Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Certificate qualifications (AQF Level 8) with no full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and admission to 120-unit program.
- Applicants with a cognate Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Certificate qualifications (AQF Level 8) with more than 2 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for admission to the 80-unit program.
- Applicants with a non-cognate Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Certificate qualifications (AQF Level 8) with no full time relevant professional work experience are eligible for admission to the 160-unit program.
- Applicants with a non-cognate Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Certificate qualifications (AQF Level 8) with up to 2 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and admission to 120-unit program.
- Applicants with a non-cognate Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Certificate qualifications (AQF Level 8) with more than 4 years of full time relevant professional work experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and admission to 80-unit program.
- Applicants with a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) from the University of Newcastle are eligible for admission to the 80-unit program. The RPL courses that would be applied for these students are: ARBE3301, ARBE4308, ARBE4310, ARBE6302, ARBE6301, ARBE6309, ARBE6313, ARBE6307.
*The following cognate disciplines are considered for admission into the Master of Construction program:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Building Science
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Project Management
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
To complete the requirements of this program, students must complete:
- 120 units of Core courses
- 40 units of Directed courses
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Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ARBE3301 | Construction Project Planning |
| 10 units |
| ARBE4308 | Cost Planning and Estimating | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE4310 | Construction Business Strategy and Finance |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6123 | Construction Law in Practice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6301 | Measurement of Building Works | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6302 | Construction Technology |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6307 | Advanced Contract Administration |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6309 | Advanced Measurement of Building Works | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6313 | Advanced Construction Procurement and Tendering |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6701 | Building Design Management |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6702 | Volumetric and Modular Construction | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6703 | Major Project in Construction Management |
| 10 units |
Directed List
Choose 40 units from the Directed Course List. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ARBE4102 | Construction Technology and Services |
| 10 units |
| ABOR6001 | Aboriginal Foundation Studies |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6406 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6610 | Project Management Principles |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6615 | Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6617 | Disaster Resilience Economics and Business Resilience |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6801 | Indigenous Collaboration | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6802 | Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Spatial dimensions within cultural place and spiritual space | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6803 | Decolonised Country Guided Practice |
| 10 units |
| COMP6140 | Databases and Information Management |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6105 | Expert Evidence |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6111 | Dispute Resolution |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6004 | Law for Workplace Health and Safety |
| 10 units |
| STAT6001 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
| STAT6020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| STAT6100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
| STAT6160 | Data Analytics for Business Intelligence |
| 10 units |
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