You can complete a Master of Engineering Studies in Construction Management. Radical changes in the building industry have led to a demand for professionals with a new set of knowledge, skills and capabilities. This programme aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the construction management discipline so you are able to meet current industry demands.
The subjects that will impart this understanding include Construction Supply Chain Management, Infrastructure Asset Management and Engineering Contracts for Projects. The aim is to build your confidence for working in an industry known for its dynamic, complex and unpredictable nature.
Master of Construction Management
Want to take your construction career further? Study the Master of Construction Management and further your knowledge of how to manage complex construction projects.
The Master of Construction Management has been developed in partnership with construction industry leaders to meet the demand for professional managers who are technically competent in construction and able to manage the complexity of modern construction projects.
The programme is aimed at construction professionals including engineers, quantity surveyors and architects.
What you study
You need 120 points to qualify for a Master of Construction Management. Papers range from project management to production management, construction economics, business management, and advanced technology.
Many of the papers are delivered by block course mode.
Complete the following papers
- ENBU813 Management in the Construction Industry (7.5 points)
- ENBU814 Advanced Built Environment (15 points)
- ENBU818 Construction Economics (7.5 points)
- ENBU819 Project Management in Construction (15 points)
- ENBU820 Law for Construction Management (15 points)
- ENBU996 Project in Construction Management (45 points)
And choose 15 points from
- BSYS840 Information Technology Management (7.5 points)
- ENBU811 Built Asset Management (15 points)
- ENBU812 Engineering Resource Efficiency (15 points)
- ENBU815 Specialist Readings: Construction (15 points)
- ENBU816 International Construction I (15 points)
- ENBU817 International Construction II (15 points)
- ENBU821 Supply Chain Management for Construction (15 points)
- ENBU822 Construction Management for Contractors (15 points)
- ENBU823 Procurement and Contract Management (15 points)
- ENBU824 People Management in Construction (7.5 points)
- EMPL840 Employment Relations (7.5 points)
- HRMG840 Human Resource Management (7.5 points)
- MGMT849 Operations Management (7.5 points)
There is also the possibility of including 15 points from any master’s degree offered by AUT, subject to programme leader approval. This is your chance to take relevant and related papers from other areas like business.
More details about papers in this programme
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
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Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Construction managers
- Construction and consultancy firms
- Managers/leaders of construction business units (both public and private)
- Project managers
Minimum entry requirements
One of the following with a B grade average or higher in level 7 papers:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree OR
- Relevant graduate diploma OR
- Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to at least a three-year bachelor’s degree
AND
- Relevant engineering or managerial work experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to one year of advanced study
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
Where can postgraduate study in Construction Management take you?
Choosing postgraduate study in Construction Management prepares you for a range of roles throughout the construction industry both in New Zealand and overseas. There is a key focus on managing varied stakeholder requirements such as economic and environmental variables. Our graduates have ended up in roles such as:
- Construction Manager
- Construction Contracts Manager
- Cost Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
Graduates from this programme typically include those who:
- Have well-developed critical thinking skills
- Hold in-depth knowledge of new concepts from leading research
- Can apply a range of management skills, approaches and techniques
- Are attractive to employers looking for professionals who are passionate about their discipline