The increase of infrastructure and building projects is a significant driver of the economy—both in Australia and throughout the world. There is growing demand to ensure these projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality, to satisfy stakeholders. What will you do? This degree is hosted by the School of Architecture and Built Environment but takes a holistic approach to construction management.
You will: build advanced technology and management skills related to the field apply life cycle and system thinking approaches to the management of construction and civil projects draw on business and project management expertise from across the Faculty of the Professions complete a supervised research project. Where could it take you? You might oversee the development of a World Centre for Positive Wellbeing in Adelaide. You could prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Perhaps you’ll work on high-speed railways or help with the construction of an Australian hyperloop.
Career Readiness Graduates of the Master of Construction Management will appeal to a wide range of employers including contractors, developers, government agencies, project management consultants and engineering consultants. Potential careers Construction Manager Degree Structure The degree shares a number of its introductory first year courses with master's degrees in Property and Project Management. The degree also shares the research method course (Designing Research) with the Master of Architecture. In the second year, students will undertake an independent research in the dissertation course. Students will have options to do a 12-unit dissertation course which provides a pathway to apply for PhD program. Alternatively, students can do a 6-unit dissertation course plus two more electives. Students can take electives from a broad range of master's degrees in entrepreneurship, architecture, property and project management.
