Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

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Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Brisbane and Sydney
Next start term
Term 1, 2026
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CL83
First-year fee
$30,859.5 (Indicative) (FFP)
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Overview

Move into a career in construction management, or enhance your career with the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management from CQUniversity. Learn from industry professionals while completing practical, industry-oriented assessments that can be applied immediately to your current role. 

The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management embeds project management concepts from initiating, planning and leading lean projects to executing and closing projects and develop highly sought-after project management skills. 

You'll also develop your knowledge in risk management and legal concepts relevant to contracts, and gain an introduction to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction.  

The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management provides a seamless pathway into our Master of Construction Management, allowing you to build your skills and knowledge further and receive credit for the units you have already completed. 

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.

  • Online or On Campus
  • Seamless Pathways
  • Study Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunities

This Graduate Diploma of Construction Management will prepare you to pursue an exciting career as Construction Manager in a broad range of areas, including project management, construction contract administration, construction risk management and construction technology. 

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.

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Your Course

You must complete eight units (48 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (8 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Course Planner

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

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Additional Information

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. 

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 November 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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