Graduate Diploma in Construction Management

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements below may begin with the Graduate Certificate and progress to the Graduate Diploma in Construction Management.

Graduate Certificate in Construction Management --> Graduate Diploma in Construction Management.

Students who have completed C06126 Graduate Diploma in Construction Management are eligible for exemptions of up to 48cp of RPL within C04006 Master of Project Management.

This course is designed for professionals seeking to transition into construction management, particularly from other built environment sectors, aiming to broaden their skill set. Choose this course to enhance your career prospects in a variety of management roles within the construction industry, including project, site, and facility management, as well as quantity surveying and cost engineering.

What sets this course apart is its integration of traditional project management principles with cutting-edge technology and an understanding of human factors essential for effective leadership in construction. You will learn from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) applied specifically to construction, covering technology, regulations, time, cost, quality, risk, ethics, industrial relations, and contract administration.

You will gain practical management skills, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and supported by case studies from industry experts. The course offers hands-on experience with digital tools such as estimating software, programming, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Additionally, you will develop competencies in contract administration, integrated project delivery, and stakeholder management, with the opportunity to specialise in an elective of your choice.

Teaching methods include a blend of academic and practitioner-led sessions, ensuring learning is grounded in real-world construction practices. Interactive digital platforms provide a practical learning experience, preparing you for the dynamic nature of construction management.

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; industrial relations; communication; and contract administration. 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. Students gain further knowledge in contracts administration, integrated project delivery, and communication and stakeholder management with the option to build specialist knowledge in a chosen elective subject.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience.

OR

• A minimum of 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Construction Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

• Personal statement (300 words) outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Diploma in Construction Management and demonstrating an understanding of basic construction management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

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.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Construction Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

OR

• A minimum of 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Construction Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.