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Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

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Duration1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Brisbane and Sydney
Next start termTerm 1, 2025
Study modeOn Campus
Course codeCL83
CRICOS107664D
First-year fee
A$35,130 (Indicative)
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Overview

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.

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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

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. There are many employment opportunities for construction management professionals from a national and international perspective.

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

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.

Additional information

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.

International Course Fees

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.

Browse our scholarships

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.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

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.

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