Programme overview
The Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management is a great stepping stone if you want to move into management positions in the construction sector. 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.
Highlights
- Professional development if you want 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 progressively more 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 five years' industry experience or a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Gain exposure and experience to a wide number of construction software
Qualification
To graduate you’ll need 120 credits, 75 of which need to be at level 7. See courses below for your options.
Once you've successfully completed this programme pathway you'll receive the qualification: Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management.
Admission requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. Completed one of the following:
- A relevant degree from a NZQA recognised institution
- National Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying AND have a least 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 a and b
- A minimum of six years management experience in the field of construction or a closely related industry
2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't have NCEA? We also accept:
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
For more information download the programme regulations:
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2024; please check back again soon.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Principles (CONS6100) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to analyse a projects objectives and formulate a management plan for its execution. |
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