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.

*Related field: Studies in built environment disciplines, engineering, business or law.

**Definition of an Honours degree: An Honours degree consists of usually a year-long research program as part of a Bachelor's degree, either as an addition to a general Bachelor’s degree or an embedded program in the final year of a specialised Bachelor's degree. In the Honours degree, students shall complete selected courses within a supervised program of research (either field, laboratory, archival exploration or design based), and produce a high-quality research thesis or design work which is marked/graded. The Honours degree requires students to demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge through independent or self-directed research and critical thinking as required by the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) level 8.

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

To qualify for the Master of Construction Project Management program students will be required to complete the following courses:

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.

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This program is an academic qualification for Corporate Membership of the Australian Institute of Building and for Level 1 of the National Building Professionals Register.