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Postgraduate subject

Construction Management

09 November 2023
Postgraduate learning taught in block course mode allowing professionals to upskill while working.
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Overview


Construction Management

Introduction

Construction Management is the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion. Construction Project Management is aimed at meeting a client's requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project.

Construction Management professionals undertake a wide range of tasks, including specifying project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, selecting project participants and procuring resources, and coordinating the planning, designing, and construction.

The Construction Management programme offers graduates study leading to the Master of Engineering degree. The focus is on professional programmes that combine theory and application with a strong emphasis in applied management. The master's programme is an advanced curriculum designed to allow students to tailor a portion of the specialisation requirements to meet individual interests and goals.

Construction Management

What will my study involve?

Major topic areas in Construction Management include:

  • Project management
  • Procurement processes
  • Risk management
  • Cost estimation
  • Management of labour, materials, and equipment
  • Infrastructure asset management.

Construction Management

Courses

Construction Management courses are taught in 'block mode' so participants can study (part-time) while remaining in employment.

A course taught in block mode typically involves:

  • attending two 2-3 day blocks
  • reading background material and completing assignments
  • project work and assignments that can be finished after the study blocks
  • an examination at the end of the course (exam locations outside tautahi Christchurch are possible).

Support is provided for off-campus students via our library distance service and online teaching content system. Many working professionals opt for part-time study towards a degree. All degrees can be completed in both full-time and in part-time study.

Construction Management

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2025

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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