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Move into a career in construction management, or enhance your career with the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management. Learn from industry professionals while completing practice, industry-oriented assessments that can be applied immediately to your current role. Benefit from a course that embeds project management concepts from initiating, planning and leading lean projects to executing and closing projects and developing highly sought-after project management skills. Develop your knowledge in risk management and legal concepts relevant to contracts, plus gain an introduction to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction.
This course provides the basis for exciting careers as construction managers and assists with employment areas of Construction Management, including Project Management principles, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Risk Management and Construction Technology.
The first four units of the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management incorporate principles of project management as they apply across different phases of the construction cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability for construction projects.
In your next three units, you will learn the construction-specific nuances of risk management and how to manage those risks. You will also develop an important understanding of legal concepts relevant to contracts and become familiar with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
Your final unit introduces you to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction including material selection and methods of modern construction of residential and commercial projects, including multi-storey buildings as designated by the National Construction Code for building classes 1 to 10.
This course incorporates the first eight units of the Master of Construction Management (CL82), providing students a pathway into the masters program.
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
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. There are many employment opportunities for construction management professionals from a national and international perspective.
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.
You must complete eight units (48 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
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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