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156 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Duration
3 years full time / 6 years part time (2-year option with relevant prior study)
Intakes
March, July
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Construction of Buildings
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Environmental Systems
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Management of Construction
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Materials and Structures
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Concrete Construction Systems
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Steel and Composite Construction Systems
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Contract Management
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Cost Management
12.5 points, core (Year 1).
Construction Regulations and Control
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Means and Methods in Construction
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Construction Law
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Advanced Construction Technology
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Building Services and Operations
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Research in Construction
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Construction Measurement and Estimating
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Management Systems for Construction
12.5 points, core (Year 2, Building specialisation).
Project Management
12.5 points, core (Year 3, Building specialisation).
Construction Scheduling
12.5 points, core (Year 3, Building specialisation).
Specialisation electives and multidisciplinary electives
Cost Management and Project Management specialisations have their own core subject lists; all students complete 50 points of multidisciplinary electives.
Common Questions
The Master of Construction Management offers three areas of specialisation: Building (focused on construction planning, contract administration, and site operations for those aspiring to become construction/project managers), Cost Management (preparing students for careers in quantity surveying, cost engineering and cost estimating), and Project Management (focused on coordinating all aspects of the building procurement process on behalf of clients).
Yes, the University of Melbourne offers unique double master programs at the Melbourne School of Design, allowing you to gain two complementary graduate degrees in a reduced time-frame. You can combine the Master of Construction Management with either Architecture or Property.
The Master of Construction Management takes 3 years full time or 6 years part time. However, if you have studied in a related discipline and are eligible for Advanced Standing (credit or recognition of prior learning), your course duration will be determined at the time of application.
The Master of Construction Management has two intake periods: March and July. The course is delivered on campus at Parkville.
Yes, the University of Melbourne offers scholarships and bursaries to help students get connected overseas and get to Melbourne. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are also available for this course, and the Access Melbourne entry scheme is available for eligible applicants.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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