Construction Project Mgmt - 8121
Program Summary
Faculty: Built Environment
Contact: Built Environment
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 72
Award(s):
Master of Construction Project Management (Specialisation)
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Program Description
Program Summary
Construction project management embraces the principles of project management and applies them across different phases of the construction project development cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability. This program has been designed to provide excellent opportunities to students for advanced study in construction project management in either full time or part time modes. The program aims at improving proficiency of practitioners in the construction industry to meet current and future challenges. The program allows students to learn not only about the general management and project management principles and techniques, but also to apply them in managing construction projects.
The program is appropriate for people seeking careers in construction management, project management, design management, value management and international project management. It also provides valuable education to those seeking a broader base to careers in architecture, engineering, property development, urban planning and facilities management.
The program is appropriate for people seeking careers in construction management, project management, design management, value management and international project management. It also provides valuable education to those seeking a broader base to careers in architecture, engineering, property development, urban planning and facilities management.
Admission Requirements
Below are the 2017 admission requirements. There have been changes to the admission requirements effective from Semester 1 2018. Please refer to the BE web site for the new admission requirements: Postgraduate construction project management programs
The entry requirements for 2017 are as follows:
For the 1.5 year (72 UOC) program
- An appropriate undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, property development and real estate. Additionally professional experience in the construction industry of at least 12 months duration at a management level post completion of undergraduate degree is required OR
- Completion of the 7123 Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management at UNSW with a minimum of 65 (credit) average.
For the 1 year (48 UOC) program
- Applicants who meet the above admission requirements for the 72 UOC MCPM program and additionally have achieved Honours or a Credit Average in their undergraduate degree will receive an exemption of the 24 UOC disciplinary courses (as detailed in the Program Structure below). The Honours can be either an additional Honours year or an embedded Honours which recognises meritorious performance across the whole degree.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
At the conclusion of this program, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the construction project management body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to the discipline or professional field.
• Apply construction project management principles and practices to new or complex environments.
• Plan and execute a research-based or professional project, undertake a capstone experience or complete a piece of work that involves substantial scholarship, particularly in the construction project management context.
• Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in construction project management.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the construction management discipline and the construction industry.
• Demonstrate and understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the construction project management body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to the discipline or professional field.
• Apply construction project management principles and practices to new or complex environments.
• Plan and execute a research-based or professional project, undertake a capstone experience or complete a piece of work that involves substantial scholarship, particularly in the construction project management context.
• Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in construction project management.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the construction management discipline and the construction industry.
• Demonstrate and understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity
Program Structure
To qualify for the Master of Construction Project Management program students will be required to complete the following courses:
Core Courses:
36 UOC of advanced disciplinary courses
36 UOC of advanced disciplinary courses
Elective Courses:
2 elective courses from the following options
2 elective courses from the following options
24 UOC of disciplinary courses*
(2 core courses and 1 elective course)
(2 core courses and 1 elective course)
- BENV7020 Research Seminar (6 UOC)
- REST0018 Research Project (12 UOC)
- 1 elective course (from the list provided above)
*Students that meet entry requirements for the 48 UOC program are not required to complete the 24 UOC of disciplinary courses
Academic Rules
Advanced Standing
Some advanced standing may be granted for completed or partially completed postgraduate awards from UNSW or from another institution. When considering the granting of advanced standing on the basis of previous postgraduate study at another institution, the program authority will take into account the quality of the institution and the quality, level and content of postgraduate courses previously undertaken.
Fees
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