Master of Construction Practice

The Master of Construction Practice covers a comprehensive range of subjects in the field of construction practice, focusing on the management and delivery of complex construction projects.

The curriculum addresses a range of topics including building structures and soil mechanics, construction technology, construction techniques, plant and equipment, contract administration, building measurement, finance and cost planning, project management, refurbishment and retrofitting and risks.

The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The program also meets the educational requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for attainment of an Open Builders License.

View the Master of Construction Practice - Program Structure and Sequencing

The structure of the Master of Construction Practice is based on both theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.

This program enables you to exit after four subjects with a graduate certificate, after eight subjects with a graduate diploma or complete 12 subjects for a master’s degree.

Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice (4)

The Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice program comprises 4 subjects, as follows:

Required Subjects (1)

• Understanding Buildings

Optional Subjects (2 + 1)Choose 2 from the below subjects:

• Measurement 1
• Commercial Construction and Engineering
• Project Contract Administration
• Building Services
• Principles of Project Management
• Structures and Soil Mechanics

Plus choose 1 from the following:

• Building Controls and Regulation
• Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution
• Real Estate Property Rights
• Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit
• Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering

Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice (8)

View the Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice - Program Structure and Sequencing

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice program comprises 8 subjects, as follows:

Core subjects (8)

Required subjects (1)

     Understanding Buildings (SSUD71-101)

Optional subjects (5 + 2)

Choose 5 from the below subjects:

• Measurement 1 (SSUD71-317)Commercial Construction and Engineering (SSUD71-313)
• Project Contract Administration (SSUD71-308)Building Services (SSUD71-309)
• Principles of Project Management (SSUD71-103)
• Structures and Materials (SDCM71-316)

Plus choose 2 from the following:

• Building Controls and Regulation (SDCM71-314)
• Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution (SDCM71-323)
• Real Estate Property Rights (SDCM71-106)
• Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit (SDCM71-324)
• Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering (SDCM71-322)
• Planning and Assessment Processes (SSUD71-300)

Master of Construction Practice (12)

To complete a Master of Construction Practice, you must complete all of the subjects below:

• Commercial Construction and Engineering
• Early Estimating and Cost Planning
• Integrated Measurement and Professional Practice
• Measurement 1
• Measurement 2
• Principles of Project Management
• Project Contract Administration
• Structures and Materials
• Building Services
• Understanding Buildings

And select two subjects from the following options:

• Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering
• Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution
• Integrated Project
• Real Estate Property Rights
• Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit
• Fire Engineering
• Building Controls and Regulation
• Planning and Assessment Processes

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved institution OR qualifications AND/OR relevant professional experience deemed equivalent by the Dean.

Pathways into this program are available via the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice and Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice. 

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

Construction is a fast paced and evolving industry, with sustainability a prominent concern for both the private and government sectors. Roles within the construction industry can be applied to practitioners such as estimators or contract managers, or as professionals such as quantity surveyors or project managers. Graduates equipped with the skills to apply innovative and adaptable solutions within complex environments are highly sought after.