Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

Construction management is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of specialisation in Australia. Construction management specialists have very good job prospects in both construction and infrastructure work areas. The particular mix of skills offered in this degree combine traditional project management frameworks along with specialised preparation in technological advancements and human factors that are a requirement for successful managers in the construction industry.

The course aims to provide graduates with management skills relevant to the operation of construction projects. The course utilises concepts associated with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) as applied in the construction context. Key areas of construction management are covered in the course including: construction technology and regulations; time, cost and quality management; risk; professional ethics; and industrial relations. Student learning establishes underpinning construction management theory that is strongly supported by best practice case studies delivered by leading academics and practitioners, giving students access to relevant, real-world expertise that reflects the realities of today's construction sector. Through the use of digital technologies students receive hands-on experience with real-world estimating, programming and building information modelling (BIM) platforms.

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Typical study program

A typical part-time program is shown below.

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
Construction Technology and Regulation 6 12511
Construction Management 6 12537
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
Construction Cost Planning and Control 6 17553
Time, Quality and Risk Management 6 12003

Course fees

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Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

 

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2019 is $657. The total credit points are 24.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

The course is aimed primarily at career changers, in particular those from other built environment industries interested in expanding their portfolio of skills. Career options include a range of management roles related to the construction sector, such as project, construction, design, environmental, site, contract or facility management; construction economics; quantity surveying; construction programming, cost engineering, estimating or property development.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 24 credit points made up of four compulsory subjects.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91269 Core subjects (Construction Management) 24
Total 24

Additional information

Course duration

The course is offered on one-year, part-time basis.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants need to satisfy a minimum of one year's relevant work experience.

Applicants who do not satisfy the academic requirements may be considered on the ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of five years' relevant work experience.

All applicants need to provide:

  • a CV clearly articulating construction management experience
  • a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study construction management and demonstrating an understanding of basic construction management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

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For all domestic students

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UTS: Handbook

See the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the UTS Online Application System.

Important dates

JANUARY 2019
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for main calendar and Calendar B Autumn session
FEBRUARY 2019
18 February - 8 March
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session
18 - 22
Orientation for Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Autumn session
25
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Autumn session commences
MARCH 2019
11
Autumn session commences for main calendar
APRIL 2019
10
Census date for main calendar and Calendar B Autumn session
JULY 2019
22 - 26
Orientation for main calendar and Calendar B Spring session
22
Spring session commences for main calendar
29
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Spring session commences
AUGUST 2019
23
Census date for main calendar and Calendar B Spring session
31
UTS Open Day
SEPTEMBER 2019
TBC
Applications open for non-award and cross-institutional subjects for main calendar and Calendar B Autumn session 2020
TBC
Applications open for postgraduate coursework programs, specified direct undergraduate courses and honours courses for 2020
OCTOBER 2019
18
Formal classes end for main calendar Spring session
TBC
Enrolment opens for new postgraduate students for 2020
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for Summer session
NOVEMBER 2019
8
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) formal classes end for Spring session
18
Summer session commences for main calendar
18 - 22
Orientation for main calendar Summer session
DECEMBER 2019
11
Census date for main calendar Summer session

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Apply online

Download an application form

Important dates

FEBRUARY 2019
18 February - 8 March
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session
18 - 22
Orientation for Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Autumn session
25
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Autumn session commences
MARCH 2019
11
Autumn session commences for main calendar
APRIL 2019
10
Census date for main calendar and Calendar B Autumn session
30
Closing date for international coursework applications for Spring session (July start) – applicants based outside Australia
MAY 2019
31
Closing date for international coursework applications for Spring session (July start) – applicants based in Australia
JULY 2019
22 - 26
Orientation for main calendar and Calendar B Spring session
22
Spring session commences for main calendar
29
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) Spring session commences
AUGUST 2019
23
Census date for main calendar and Calendar B Spring session
OCTOBER 2019
18
Formal classes end for main calendar Spring session
TBC
Enrolment opens for new postgraduate students for 2020
NOVEMBER 2019
8
Calendar B (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education) formal classes end for Spring session
18
Summer session commences for main calendar
18 - 22
Orientation for main calendar Summer session
30
Closing date for international coursework applications for Autumn session 2020 (February/March start) – applicants based outside Australia
DECEMBER 2019
11
Census date for main calendar Summer session
15
Closing date for international coursework applications for Autumn session 2020 (February/March start) – applicants based in Australia

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building students