| Duration | 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
| Location | Brisbane and Sydney |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Internship | Yes |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CL82 |
| CRICOS | 0101470 |
| First-year fee | A$35,130 (Indicative) |
Overview
CQUniversity's Master of Construction Management prepares you to meet the current and future challenges of the building industry and embraces the principles of project management as it applies across different phases of the construction project cycle to achieve successful project outcomes, including time frames, cost, quality, safety and sustainability. You will develop an advanced knowledge of construction land planning and building legislation, construction measurement, cost planning and the use of building information modelling (BIM) as it applies to construction – a technological competency that is rapidly becoming a core requirement for design and construction professionals.
CQUniversity's Master of Construction Management is ideal for you 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.
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.
In this course, you will learn about the process of building construction from land planning and building legislation, procurement, risk management, and contract administration, and the use of building information modelling (BIM) as it applies to construction. With a focus on construction management and project management, you will gain skills and knowledge to embrace the principles of project management as they apply across different phases of the construction project cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability. As part of this course, you will complete a research project unit where you will have the opportunity to engage in applied research for a project relevant to the construction industry. This unit will also enable you to interact early with industry and apply your knowledge to a relevant work-based problem.
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In a word, my journey with CQU was remarkable. The learning materials, assignments and software courses gave us real-life insights into the Australian construction field. It was everything I was looking for!
Nawrin Tabassum
Master of Construction Management I Bangladesh
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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 I France
“The course was dynamic and flexible, with disciplines that perfectly aligned with my goals to deepen my expertise in both design and construction. CQU's strong industry engagement has been invaluable. You will never regret choosing CQU.
Camila Sauer
Master of Construction Management I Brazil
Career Opportunities
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.
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):
- 1The core structure (12 units)
- 2Two units from the research stream OR three units from the internship stream
What you'll study
The first 12 units in the list below are the core units that you'll study.
You'll then have the choice of studying the Research stream (2 units) or the Internship Stream (3 units).
Research stream units
- Research Project 1 (PPMP20019)
- Research Project 2 (PPMP20016)
Internship stream units
- Project Management Internship (PPMP20017)
- Portfolio and Program Management (PPMP20012)
- Complex Project Management (PPMP20014)
Unit details
More information about the units you'll study is available below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Additional information
Project Management Internship - PPMP20017
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 already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
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
Course fees
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.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
