The Master of Construction Management Practice aims to prepare students for roles managing people, equipment, materials, built environment and assets, as well as roles overseeing technological processes and with managerial aspects related to the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure. It provides a structured study of advanced management theories, techniques and practices in the planning and management of building and infrastructure projects.

Students gain significant knowledge and skills in procurement and project delivery, resource planning and management, project costing, health and safety, and risk management. They also learn about the environmental, financial, legal and contractual considerations associated with project-based industries.

Career opportunities

The Master of Construction Management Practice postgraduate course aims to prepare graduates for future professional roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes, projects and funds in the construction projects and construction industry organisations.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of the Master of Construction Management course, graduates will be able to:

- Apply high-level advanced knowledge and skills in Construction Management practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
- Plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant Construction Management topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
- Reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable Construction Management trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of Construction Management practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
- Exercise clear and coherent communication for all professional purposes with specialist and non-specialist audiences including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders