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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management at UNSW the first tier of two postgraduate programs that will prepare you to advance your professional experience and drive solutions to current and future challenges in the construction industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.7 - 0.7 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$5,000 per year / $22,500 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management at UNSW the first tier of two postgraduate programs that will prepare you to advance your professional experience and drive solutions to current and future challenges in the construction industry. The program is completed on a part-time basis over one-year. It's both a practical way for you to upskill over a year while working, and a stepping-stone to the Master of Construction Project Management.

You'll gain practical experience alongside a community of students and experts in architecture, design, and planning - mirroring real industry relationships with stakeholders. As you dive into modern management methodologies and gain experience applying them to achieve successful project outcomes in time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability, you'll gain the skills to manage projects that benefit people and the planet.

Key features

The key features and subject areas in your coursework will see you explore theory and practice, preparing you for the careers of the future in construction and project management. These include:

  • Construction project management
  • Construction planning
  • Construction informatics
  • Risk management
  • Business analytics
Why study at UNSW?
  • Learn from academic expertise
  • Pathway into the Master of Construction Project Management
  • Prepare for real-world sites and projects with VR and immersive technology equipped learning spaces
  • Establish networks through our strong industry links and partnerships
  • Study at a Built Environment School that ranks 4th in Australia and #35 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024)
  • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024
  • Gain interdisciplinary connections through UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture
  • Access world-class alumni connections
  • Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • Join a community that's part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities
Program Code
7123
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
24
Indicative Enrolments
13
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management you'll need to need to have one of the following:

  • A bachelor degree in a related field*
  • A bachelor degree in any field + three years construction industry experience at a managerial level
  • An accredited diploma in a related field* + three years construction experience at a managerial level
  • An accredited diploma in an unrelated field + five years construction experience at a managerial level
  • A recognised and relevant professional qualification + 5 years of work experience in the construction industry at a management level. Professional qualifications include membership of the:

  • Australian Institute of Building (AIB),
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS),
  • Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS),
  • Master Builders Association (MBA) or
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

*Related fields are:

  • Built environment disciplines
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Law

Please note: The Graduate Certificate is not available to international students as it can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Study locations

Kensington

Online

Career pathways

Future careers

Construction management is a large, varied industry, that has grown strongly over the last five years and has strong future growth projected. Most Construction Managers work full time, and earn an average weekly income of $3450 AUD, which is well over the Australian average*.

You'll graduate with in-demand knowledge and skills that will open up new career opportunities in construction or a related industry and lay the foundations for progression into project management in the construction industry. If you progress into the Master of Construction Project Management, you'll be eligible for professional accreditation.

*Source: JobOutlook

Potential careers
  • Construction management
  • Project management / project manager
  • Design management
  • Value management
  • International project management
  • Quantity surveying
  • Property development

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
86.9%
Skill scale
67.7%
Teaching scale
91.2%
Employed full-time
$72k
Average salary