Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice teaches students from varied backgrounds how to manage building projects – from physical execution to financial analysis and funding.

The program focuses on the organisation and management of project resources (people, process, products, energy, finance, space) to deliver building projects on time, within cost, and of the defined scope and quality.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, students may choose to complete an additional four subjects to gain a Master’s qualification.

This program is well suited to professionals who have been working in the industry and require a formal qualification.

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

The Postgraduate 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 Soil Mechanics (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)

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent at an approved institution.

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.