Master of Construction Management

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Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2026
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CL82
First-year fee
$31,400 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
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Overview

CQUniversity's Master of Construction Management prepares you to meet the current and future challenges of the building industry.

This course is ideal 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. 

Construction Managers plan and organise, and control activities relating to high and low-rise buildings including residential, commercial and government projects. In this course, you will learn about the process of building construction from land planning and building legislation, procurement, risk management, contract administration, and the use of building information modelling (BIM) as it applies to construction.

As a construction manager, you will apply project management principles throughout the construction project cycle to meet key project performance objectives including time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability ensuring successful project delivery. You will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving. 

In your final year, you will choose one of the following Streams:

  • Internship Stream
  • Practicum Stream
  • Research Stream

Learn more about each Stream in the Study Experiences section below.

Study Experience

Discover more about your postgraduate construction management degree, including flexible study options and seamless pathways to advance your skills and knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Experienced Teaching Team
  • Industry Relevant
  • Internships
  • Online or On Campus
  • Research Pathways

Career Opportunities

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. 

Structure & Availability

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.

Available Locations

Your Course

Depending on your chosen stream, you must complete 14 or 15 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (12 units)
  2. 2
    Two or three units (depending on whether you choose the practicum, research or internship stream)

What You'll Study

You will study the first 12 units listed below.

You'll then choose a Stream and complete the relevant units listed below.

Research Stream
  • Research Project 1 (PPMP20019)
  • Research Project 2 (PPMP20016).
Internship Stream
  • Project Management Internship (PPMP20017)
  • Portfolio and Program Management (PPMP20012)
  • Complex Project Management (PPMP20014).
Practicum Stream
  • Effective Business Communications (BUSN20017)
  • Sustainability in Projects (PPMP20013)
  • Project Management Practicum (PPMP20018).
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Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

Project Management Internship - PPMP20017

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 completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. 

Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees. 

Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

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How to Apply

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