Master of Construction Practice

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 Materials
   

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)
 

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.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:
 

• Students commencing study : $16,780* per semester average
   

Total program fee:
 

• Students commencing study : $67,120

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.

This degree will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the construction industry. Opportunities include building and construction management, contract administration, site management, facilities management, building services, quantity surveying, property development, project management, cost management and general management. The skill sets obtained in this degree may also be applied to related sectors such as civil engineering and mining. Graduates will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable development, and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world.