CQUniversity Australia

Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

Move into a career in construction management, or enhance your career with the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management. Learn from industry professionals while completing practice, industry-oriented assessments that can be applied immediately to your current role. Benefit from a course that embeds project management concepts from initiating, planning and leading lean projects to executing and closing projects and develop highly sought-after project management skills. Develop your knowledge in risk management and legal concepts relevant to contracts, plus gain an introduction to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction. This course provides the basis for exciting careers as construction managers and assists with employment areas of Construction Management, including Project Management principles, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Risk Management and Construction Technology.

Structure

8 units (48 credit points)

Subjects

  • Construction management
  • Project management

Standard entry requirements

  • To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Diploma
  • With a minimum of 2 years relevant industry employment experience^
  • Or A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3-year Bachelor of Project Management
  • With a minimum of 2-years relevant industry employment experience^
  • Or A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3-year Bachelor degree in a relevant field*.*Relevant fields include: Architecture, Building, Construction Management, Engineering. ^Industry experience must relate to construction management. Employment experience must be shown in a letter of employment which is presented on a company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain position title, duties performed and length of service. English Language Proficiency Requirements: If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of: A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency. If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below: An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset
  • Or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test)
  • Or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46
  • Or An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CQUniversity Brisbane No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
CQUniversity Sydney No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
Online Study No
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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