Research and Development

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS SPECIALISTION

THE COURSE STRUCTURE BELOW ONLY APPLIES TO RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES PRIOR TO 2016

The specialisation in research and development caters for students interested in pursuing higher research degrees in construction and developing an academic career, or occupying R&D positions in the industry. It is designed to provide an all-encompassing view of the industry and its challenges, as well as promote analytical, problem-definition and problem-solving skills.

• Develop a broad theoretical understanding of the construction sector;
• Identify needs in the knowledge base or the product market of the construction sector;
• Understand the mechanisms of technological change in construction;
• Define appropriate R&D pathways in the private and the public sector.

All students must take:

• 112.5 points of core specialisation subjects, including the following capstone subjects: ABPL90358 Research in Construction and ABPL90308 Experiences in Industry
• 50 points of specialisation electives
• 37.5 points of multidisciplinary electives which may include any of the following:

1. Additional specialisation electives.
2. Any Melbourne School of Design subject(s) provided preprequisites are met.
3. Any University of Melbourne graduate subject(s) provided prerequisites are met and written approval is obtained from both the faculty through which the subject is offered and the course coordinator. Such approval must be provided to the Environments and Design Student Centre before teaching commences.

Students should choose specialisation and multidisciplinary electives in consultation with the course coordinator.

Research and Development specialisation subjects

Core specialisation subjects

Students are required to successfully complete all of the following subjects (112.5 points) in order to obtain the Research and Development specialisation in the Master of Construction Management.

Elective specialisation subjects

Students are required to successfully complete at least 50 points from the following subjects in order to obtain the Research and Development specialisation in the Master of Construction Management.

Multidisciplinary electives

Student complete 37.5 points of multidisciplinary electives which may include any of the following:

• Additional specialisation electives.
• Melbourne School of Design graduate subjects provided prerequisites are met.
• Any University of Melbourne graduate subject provided prerequisites are met and written approval from the home faculty plus the Master of Construction Management course coordinator is submitted to the Environments and Design Student Centre.

Click below for a list of Melbourne School of Design Multidisciplinary elective subjects

Multidisciplinary elective subject list