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Graduate Diploma in Construction Management

Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Management at Victoria University builds an advanced practical skillset over one year of full-time study, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the construction industry. The program has a specific focus on sustainable building practices and forms part of a series of postgraduate courses aimed at future leaders in building and civil engineering projects. Through case studies and practical exercises, students learn to plan projects from start to finish, covering scoping, scheduling, costing, risk, quality and safety, and explore emerging technologies such as data analytics, robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced materials. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$34,000
Application feeA$75

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Construction Project Management (NCM6001, 12CP)
  • Risk Management and Decision Making (NCM6002, 12CP)
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (NCM6003, 12CP)
  • System Dynamics Modelling in Construction (NCM6004, 12CP)
  • Strategic Construction Procurement (NCM6005, 12CP)
  • Advanced Construction Technology (NCM6006, 12CP)
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Construction and Management (NCM6007, 12CP)
  • Advanced Digital Construction (NCM6008, 12CP)

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline* OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Construction Management course with credit granted for completed units. PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) * Similar disciplines include civil engineering, architecture, building surveying, real estate and property, construction management and quantity surveying.

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