Master of Construction Management
Construct your ideal career
The increase of infrastructure and building projects is a significant driver of the economy, both in Australia and throughout the world. This program prepares you to face the global and national demands of a fast-paced, constantly evolving construction field. Projects need to be delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality to satisfy stakeholders. The Master of Construction Management teaches you the essentials for a successful career in construction management, with multidisciplinary courses and opportunities that will help you stand out from other graduates as an adaptable candidate with strong critical thinking skills, transferable to residential, commercial, and civil sectors.
What will you do?
This degree is hosted by the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering but takes a holistic approach to construction management. You will:
- build advanced technology and management skills related to the field
- apply life cycle and system thinking approaches to the management of construction and civil projects
- develop skills in relevant software including: Revit, MS Project, Gabi, and CostX
- draw on business and project management expertise from our experts in the field
- complete a supervised research project.
Where could it take you?
You might oversee the development of a World Centre for Positive Wellbeing in Adelaide. You could prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Perhaps you’ll work on high-speed railways or help with the construction of an Australian hyperloop.
Our Master of Construction Management is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Australian Institute of Building (AIB).
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM206, 3CM268 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 in one of the following allied fields: Engineering (Civil) Building Architecture Landscape Architecture Quantity Surveying Construction Management Real Estate and Property |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 90 96.8% All students 93 100.0%
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,945
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Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Successful domestic applicants to the Master of Construction Management will have access to a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places, meaning a reduction of up to 80% off the course fees due to government subsidies. Offer subject to change.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates of the Master of Construction Management will appeal to a wide range of employers including contractors, developers, government agencies, project management consultants and engineering consultants.
Learning throughout this program is based on real-world, existing projects, some that you will even have the opportunity to see in Adelaide. Venture beyond the confines of the classroom as you embark on captivating small-group site visits, witnessing the construction process first-hand and gaining valuable insights into the industry.
Industry experts regularly deliver guest lectures and seminars each semester. Additionally, an industry advisory board has been established, consisting of senior people in the construction management industry. This advisory board convenes several times throughout the year, shaping the program’s direction and ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry demands.
Skills learnt in this program are transferable, so you will be equipped with the knowledge and experience to work in residential, commercial, and civil sectors.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Construction Management program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. RICS accreditation is an internationally recognised professional standard which allows graduates to work in the property industry in many countries around the world.
The Master of Construction Management is also accredited by the Australian Institute of Building. The AIB is a professional member-based organisation established to represent construction industry individuals from around Australia.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Construction Manager; Building Consultant; Civil Estimator; Occupational Health and Safety Officer; Construction Contract Administrator; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Manager; Construction Supervisor; Consultant; Contract Manager ...
Degree Structure
- Core courses to the value of 33 units.
- Research Dissertation courses to the value of 6 or 12 units.
- Elective courses to the value of 3 or 9 units depending on the Research Dissertation option studied.
In the second year, students will undertake an independent research in the dissertation course. Students will have options to do a 12-unit dissertation course which provides a pathway to apply for PhD program. Alternatively, students can do a 6-unit dissertation course plus two more electives.
Students can take electives from a broad range of master's degrees in entrepreneurship, architecture, property and project management.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses All of the following courses must be completed: |
ARCH 7042 Designing Research (M) CONMGNT 7002 Building Services and Environment CONMGNT 7046 Construction Management and Technology 1 CONMGNT 7047 Cost Planning and Management CONMGNT 7048 Construction Management and Technology 2 CONMGNT 7049 Measurement and Estimating CONMGNT 7050 Construction Law and Contract Administration PROP 7000 Development and Construction PROJMGNT 5004 Risk Assessment and Management PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication |
| Research Dissertation Students must complete either Option 1 or Option 2: |
Option 1 The following course and electives to the value of 9 units.
Option 2 The following courses and electives to the value of 3 units.
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Assessment
A final Dissertation allows students to demonstrate their mastery of construction management issues through a significant supervised study. In the second year students can opt to do either 6-unit dissertation courses or 12-unit dissertation courses.
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Last updated: Friday, 10 Nov 2023
