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Master of Construction Project Management - University of New South Wales |
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Program Code: 8123 Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July) Program Duration: 1 year Estimated Annual Tuition Fees: A$21,120 Management of construction projects embraces and comprises all modern management methodologies and principles, including project management, and applies them across different phases of the construction project development lifecycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability. There are millions of dollars and time to be saved by appropriate management of the entire project development process. Australia’s construction industry is amongst the world leaders in terms of management skills and construction technology. Advanced construction projects of great complexity have been successfully completed in the last decade. Program DescriptionThe Master in Construction Project Management has been designed for graduates in building, construction management, architecture, engineering and quantity surveying. It is both professionally oriented and firmly grounded in contemporary scholarship. Graduates have a strong capacity to integrate, apply and develop new knowledge in their professional field. The program aims at improving proficiency of practitioners in the construction industry to meet current and future challenges. It allows students to learn general management and project management principles and techniques, as well as the specific application of these principles and techniques to the management of large-scale and complex construction projects. Students develop a knowledge base in managing construction projects and industry best-practice, as well as developing learning and research skills, a capacity to think critically, logically and creatively, to make better decisions and solve problems effectively and ethically. Program FeaturesA well established and renowned degree designed for graduates across the entire spectrum of careers in the construction industry including building, architecture, construction management, civil and structural engineering, quantity surveying and other related disciplines. The three-tier program (Graduate Certificate – Master – Master in Professional Practice) provides students with different platforms and pathways to study Construction Project Management at postgraduate level. A strong participation and support from Australia’s leading construction and project management companies with learning content that is modern and advanced. Lecturers in the program are leading researchers and excellent teachers with very diverse backgrounds. An exclusive learning and graduate attribute workshop to enhance and develop students’ learning skills. Students come from many different countries and there are opportunities to share diverse cultural and industry experiences within the program. An extensive use of information technologies and online course websites is incorporated within the programs to enhance learning experience and outcomes. Entry RequirementsA recognised Bachelor degree with grades of credit average or above in relevant fields such as building, civil engineering, architecture and quantity surveying. Where an applicant’s qualifications are not considered adequate, admission may be permitted to the Graduate Certificate, with the possibility of upgrading to the Master program, subject to satisfactory performance. Program StructureA total of 48 units of credit (UOC) is required, consisting of 36 UOC of core courses and 12 UOC of elective courses. Core Courses (36 UOC) CONS0002 Human Resources Management 6 CONS0007 Principles and Practice of Management 6 CONS0009 Construction Planning and Control 6 CONS0010 Contracts Management and Law 6 CONS0013 Construction Management Applications 6 CONS0014 Project Management 6 Elective Courses (12 UOC from the following list) CONS0003 Project Quality Management 6 CONS0005 Computers in Construction Management 6 CONS0011 Cost Planning and Analysis 6 CONS0015 Building Construction 6 CONS0016 Project Risk Management 6 REST0004 Property Finance 6 REST0007 Asset and Facilities Management 6 SUSD0002 Resources, Materials and Sustainability 6 Note: Most courses are offered in only one semester per year. Some courses may not be offered every year. Career OpportunitiesThe program is appropriate for people seeking careers in construction management, project management, design management, contracts management, construction corporate management (including human resource management), value management and international project management.
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