Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Site manager

• Project manager

• Construction manager Highlights

• Professional development to stay at the forefront of the competitive construction sector.

• An overview of project management theories and supply chain, people and production management.

• Relevant to your career: relate new knowledge and material directly to your workplace. You’ll explore increasingly complex scenarios and develop the skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects.

• Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.

• Emphasis on self-directed learning, with assessment and feedback throughout the programme - and exams at the end.

• A mix of on-campus block courses (with lectures, tutorials, team-based problem-solving, research, discussions and student presentations), eLearning and assignments.

• Part-time study options available

• Suitable for architecture, construction industry and property management staff from different backgrounds. A previous qualification is not required, but as places are limited, preference will be given to those with at least six years’ industry experience or a relevant undergraduate degree.

• Gain exposure and experience to different construction software

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 1 year (including two x 2-week block courses per semester) or part-time options available

Annual Fees $8,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This postgraduate programme is designed for those already working in the construction industry who want to move into project management.

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively organise and manage activities on a construction site. Learn to apply project management knowledge to the construction industry to ensure contracts are completed on time and on budget. You'll be able to solve complex industry-related problems, in teams and alone, and provide leadership in a team environment.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Completed one of the following:

• A relevant degree from a NZQArecognised institution

• National Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying and three years’ experience in the field of quantity surveying or construction management.

• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline and the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above.

• A minimum of six years’ management experience in the field of construction or a closely related industry.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international