Master of Construction Management

The Master of Construction Management is a professional program for graduates wanting to gain employment in the construction industry.

The Master of Construction Management focuses on real-world projects which range across the full construction management cycle, preparing students for the realities of professional life.

It allows students to develop and build on expertise in quantity surveying, construction law, project management and facility management.

The Construction Management program is designed to build on the Bachelor of Environments in a two-year program or, for those coming from other fields, as a three-year stream (from 2010). Extremely valuable professional experience can be integrated as part of the program providing a unique practical experience enriching the connection to the related fields of work that also contribute to professional accreditation requirements.

• engage with specialist topics within a multi-disciplined field of endeavour;
• extend the knowledge gained in prior learning and experience into a deeper understanding of the professions in construction;
• obtain cutting-edge technical and managerial expertise;
• be informed about the current major research and theoretical aspects of their disciplines;
• be able to apply theory to the construction; and
• be provided with an appropriate advanced program to enable study in a research higher degree.

Master of Construction Management (200 points)

Option 1:

For students entering with a Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) or equivalent.

• Students undertake 87.5 points of core subjects, and
• 75 points of selectives from the list below an/or from subjects offered in the Melbourne School of Design with the approval of the course coordinator, and
• 37.5 points of electives from subjects offered in the Melbourne School of Design, or from graduate subjects in other faculties with the approval of the course coordinator

Core Subjects

Selectives

Recommended Pathway - Option 1

Set out below is a recommended course structure for students entering with a Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) or equivalent.

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

Students may choose the following core subjects and a 12.5 credit point selective subject. Selectives on offer in semester 2 2008 are 702666 Project Scope, Time and Cost and 702668 Project Risk, Quality and Procurement.

Year 2

In Year 2, students take 62.5 credit points of selectives and 37.5 points of electives from the Melbourne School of Design.

Master of Construction Management (200 points)

Option 2:

For students entering with a Bachelor of Environments (Construction) or equivalent.

• Students undertake 87.5 points of core subjects, and
• 75 points of selectives from the list below and/or from subjects offered in the Melbourne School of Design with the approval of the course coordinator, and
• 37.5 points of electives from subjects offered in the Melbourne School of Design, or from graduate subjects in other faculties with the approval of the course coordinator

Core Subjects

Selectives

Recommended Pathway - Option 2

Set out below is a recommended course structure for students entering with a Bachelor of Environments (Construction) or equivalent.

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

NOTE: Students must take 702-662 Resource Friendly Building Operations in 2009 if they do not wish to take 702-865 Environmental Systems . Students should either complete:

• two core subjects, a 12.5 credit point selective subject and 702-865 Environmental Systems, or
• two core subjects and 25 credit points of selective subjects

Year 2

In Year 2, students should complete a total of 100 credit points:

• 37.5 points of electives from the Melbourne School of Design,
• 702-662 Resource Friendly Building Operations if they have not complete 702-865 Environmental Systems, and
• the remainder of credit points drawn from the selective subjects available.

• Completion of the Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) at the University of Melbourne between 2005 and 2010; and
• Completion of at least 16 weeks of documented relevant full-time professional work experience.

OR

• Submission of a personal statement of no more than 1000 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the course; and
• A three-year undergraduate degree in a cognate area with a weighted average of at least 65% in the final two years, or equivalent.

NB: Students who have completed relevant prior study and/or at least one year of documented relevant full-time professional work experience, or equivalent, may be eligible for advanced standing. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests to elucidate any of the matters referred to above. Students who complete a reflective journal, including a critical review of an industry project (not more than 5,000 words), during their professional experience may be eligible to receive 50 points of credit. Such would only apply to students who have completed at least twelve months experience.

Application Closing Dates

• 30 November for commencement in Semester 1 (March)
• 31 May for commencement in Semester 2 (July)
• International applicants should apply by 30 April for commencement in Semester 2 (July)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduates in construction management typically work for construction companies both on and off construction sites. Their roles include planning and scheduling, project management, contract administration, or estimating and tendering.

Graduates pursuing a career in construction economics work as construction cost consultants and quantity surveyors with financiers, property developers, and project managers.

It is expected that graduates of the MConstMan will have completed the academic requirements for membership of:

• Australian Institute of Building
• Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
• The Building Commission
• Chartered Institute of Building
• Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
• Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors
• Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Malaysian Board of Quantity Surveyors