Construction Project Management

Construction project management embraces the principles of project management and applies them across different phases of the construction project development cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

This program has been designed to provide excellent opportunities to students for advanced study in … For more content click the Read More button below.Construction project management embraces the principles of project management and applies them across different phases of the construction project development cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

This program has been designed to provide excellent opportunities to students for advanced study in construction project management in either full time or part time modes.

The program aims at improving proficiency of practitioners in the construction industry to meet current and future challenges.

The program allows students to learn not only about the general management and project management principles and techniques, but also to apply them in managing construction projects.Read More

Advanced Disciplinary Core Courses

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• CONS00056 UOCConstruction Informatics
• CONS00026 UOCManagement of Construction Organisations
• CONS00106 UOCConstruction Contract Administration
• CONS00136 UOCConstruction Management Theory and Practice
• CONS00166 UOCConstruction Risk Management and Business Analytics
• CONS00096 UOCConstruction Planning and Control
• CONS00236 UOCConstruction Cost and Value Management

Disciplinary Core Courses

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• BENV70206 UOCResearch Seminar
• REST001812 UOCResearch Project

Prescribed Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• CONS00256 UOCInfrastructure Planning, Procurement and Finance
• REST00016 UOCProperty Performance Analysis
• REST00066 UOCProperty Development and Feasibility Analysis
• SUSD00026 UOCBuilding Ecology and Life Cycle Thinking

For the 1.5 year (72 UOC) program

• Undergraduate degree with a credit average in a related* field OR
• Undergraduate degree in any field with a credit average plus 3 years construction industry experience at a managerial level OR
• Graduate certificate in CPM with a credit average\

For the 1 year (48 UOC) program

Additionally, students who meet one of the following criteria will receive advanced standing of 24 UOC. They will not be required to undertake BENV7020 Research Seminar (6 UOC), REST0018 Research Project (12 UOC) and one 6 UOC elective.

• Undergraduate Honours** degree with a credit average in a related* field OR
• Undergraduate Honours** degree with a credit average in a unrelated field honours plus 3 years construction industry experience at a managerial level OR
• Masters degree with a credit average in a Related* field

*Related field: Studies in built environment disciplines, engineering, business or law.

**Definition of an Honours degree: An Honours degree consists of usually a year-long research program as part of a Bachelor's degree, either as an addition to a general Bachelor’s degree or an embedded program in the final year of a specialised Bachelor's degree. In the Honours degree, students shall complete selected courses within a supervised program of research (either field, laboratory, archival exploration or design based), and produce a high-quality research thesis or design work which is marked/graded. The Honours degree requires students to demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge through independent or self-directed research and critical thinking as required by the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) level 8.

1.Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the construction project management body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to the discipline or professional field.

2.Apply construction project management principles and practices to new or complex environments.

3.Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in construction project management.

4.Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skillsLeaders

5.Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the construction management discipline and the construction industry.

6.Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversityGlobal Citizens

7.Demonstrate a high level understanding of the principles of teamwork and collaboration and be apply these in their professional roles within the construction sector.Leaders