Quantity Surveying – Master of Construction

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Auckland campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 47,340 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Quantity Surveying – Master of Construction

About

Specialise in Quantity Surveying for your Master of Construction at Massey

The Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) is one of the first construction-focused management qualifications in New Zealand. It will provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers. Massey’s Master of Construction courses are specifically developed for construction.

120-credit option

You can complete the Master of Construction with 120 credits of study if you enter via one of these Advanced Entry pathways:

a Bachelor of Construction plus 2 years of post-study professional experience; or
a Bachelor of Construction (Honours); or
a 4-year Bachelor with Honours degree in a construction-related field.

Become an expert in managing construction finances

The quantity surveyor is the financial expert of a construction project, including:

preparing the feasibility studies
quantifying and measuring what is to be built
cost estimation and budgets
preparing the tender documents
advising on legal aspects
valuing the work
advising the client on payments
finalising the final accounts.

Gain the skills you need

During the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying), you will develop these advanced proficiencies and more. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge to the contractual and financial management of large-scale and complex building and construction projects.

This will enable you to contribute to the provision of early cost advice, contract documentation and tendering. You’ll also contribute to the budgeting and contractual and financial management of all phases of the building and infrastructure development life cycle. This is from design through to construction and subsequent management, maintenance and remodelling of the asset.

Research-led learning from industry experts

You’ll learn from highly-acclaimed academics and experienced industry professionals who are experts in the field. Your lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant sectors. They have built extensive industry networks and are able to research and apply the latest thinking in the subject area. The knowledge you receive is current and industry-relevant.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Construction (thesis pathway) you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a construction related 4-year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Honours year; or
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B+ over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.

To enter the Master of Construction (coursework pathway) you will::

have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B across the highest level courses; or
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification and have completed at least 2 years of relevant post-study professional experience; or
have been awarded or qualified for a construction related 4-year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification; or
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction followed by the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Diploma; or
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.

If you are admitted into the thesis pathway, or the coursework pathway under 3, 4 or 5 above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

Documents you will need to supply to support your application:

copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University
a copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV) including education and employment for at least the last 5 years if you are applying on the basis of a bachelor degree and professional experience
a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less). Required if you intend to take the research pathway.