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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Construction Management

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Graduate Certificate

Canberra
The Graduate Certificate of Building & Construction Information Management (GC-BCIM) aims to develop the body of knowledge and professional practice in modelling, exchanging and implementing building and construction information.
Duration
0.5 year full-time

Graduate Diploma

Sydney, Brisbane
If you are seeking a career in construction management, project management from a national and international construction management perspective, this course is an ideal option for you.
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.

International Students should visit
http://www.cqu.edu.au/international
for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements

N/A

Health Requirements

N/A

Assumed Knowledge

The successful completion of CL83 will allow the students a direct entry into Masters of Construction Management (CL82) at CQUniversity.

In terms of student workload, twelve hours of study per week is recommended for each unit undertaken.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Graduate Certificate

Hawthorn
If you believe building is in your future, start by building on your current qualifications and/or experience in the construction industry or switch to the industry now with Swinburne’s Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. It’s your gateway to making it happen.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

City, City campus
Construction management is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of specialisation in Australia. Construction management specialists have very good job prospects in both construction and infrastructure work areas.
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
84.00%

Graduate Diploma

Canberra
The Graduate Diploma of Building & Construction Information Management (GD-BCIM) aims to develop the extensive body of knowledge and professional practice in modelling, exchanging, maintaining, implementing and managing building and construction information.
Duration
1 year full-time

Graduate Diploma

City, City campus
Construction management is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of specialisation in Australia. Construction management specialists have very good job prospects in both construction and infrastructure work areas.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
84.00%
Intake Months
Mar, Aug
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,527 per year / $9,527 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,480 per year

Graduate Diploma

Camperdown/Darlington
An introduction to the concepts that support the analysis and design of technological, socioeconomic and socioecological systems including smart cities, megaprojects, power and data grids. Explore the interdependent behaviour challenges for managing such complex systems.
Entry Requirements

 

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:

  • an Australian bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$38,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.30%

Graduate Certificate

Kensington
The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of two programs in Construction Project Management. This program is undertaken on a part-time basis over one year.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
0.7 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.80%
Intake Months
Jan, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
74.70%

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Construction Management overview

Some graduate study programs in construction management are designed to be undertaken while you are employed in the industry. The duration can vary per institution, with some taking as little as one year to complete while studying part-time, and others up to a year full-time.

Employment options

Having a graduate certificate or diploma of construction management allows you to develop specific skills in the areas of construction that interest you the most, such as built environment, or valuation and property development. It’s also a great way to make your resume stand out.

Scholarships and funding

It is not always possible to get government financial assistance for your graduate certificate or diploma of construction management because not all courses are offered full-time. Check with your institution to see if you are eligible.

Alternatively, some companies may offer to help pay for your training. After all, they are benefiting from the skills and knowledge you will acquire in the course.

You can review our scholarship search tool to see if you are eligible to reduce your education costs.

Prerequisites and selection process

Most graduate studies in construction management will prefer you to have a bachelor’s degree as well as some work experience before you start your postgrad course. Check with your institution to see their specific pre-requisites.