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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
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Eligibility
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:
A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Diploma; with a minimum of 2 years relevant industry employment experience^; or
A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3-year Bachelor of Project Management; with a minimum of 2-years relevant industry employment experience^; or
A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3-year Bachelor degree in a relevant field*.
*Relevant fields include: Architecture, Building, Construction Management, Engineering.
^Industry experience must relate to construction management. Employment experience must be shown in a letter of employment which is presented on a company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain position title, duties performed and length of service.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Recommended study: The successful completion of CL83 will allow the students a direct entry into Masters of Construction Management (CL82) at CQUniversity. In terms of student workload, twelve hours of study per week is recommended for each unit undertaken.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Project Management Concepts
Core unit
Initiating and Planning Projects
Core unit
Leading Lean Projects
Core unit
Executing and Closing Projects
Core unit
Research Proposal
Core unit
Construction Risk Management
Core unit
Construction Contract Administration
Core unit
Construction Technology
Core unit
Common Questions
Yes. The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management provides a seamless pathway into the Master of Construction Management (CL82), allowing you to build your skills and knowledge further and receive credit for the units you have already completed.
The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $32,100 (2026 indicative). This is the approximate cost of enrolling for one full-time academic year and should be used as a guide only, as actual fees may vary depending on the units you select and your study load. You may also be eligible for FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management is available both online and on campus, giving you flexibility to choose the study mode that best suits your circumstances.
You must complete eight units (48 credits) to complete the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management, covering areas such as project management concepts, construction risk management, construction contract administration, and construction technology.
Yes. If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.
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