Graduate Coursework

Master of Construction Management

  • Course code: MC-CM
Clock
Duration
3 years full time / 6 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Overview

Accreditation

The Master of Construction Management meets the requirements of the professional associations listed below and undergoes a regular formal review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the program.

  • Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Completing an accredited degree means you enter the workforce with a stamp of quality on your CV. In a competitive market, an accredited degree is an assurance of quality to employers and an advantage for you. For us, it means we continually strive to improve the quality of the degree in order to retain accreditation. So, you know you are getting the most up-to-date and innovative educational experience.

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities in the private and public sectors, working for:

  • Construction companies
  • Institutional bodies
  • Project management firms
  • Quantity surveying organisations
  • Research institutions
  • Specialised consultancies
  • Trade specialists

As a construction management graduate, you can pursue a career in a wide range of areas such as commercial, industrial, residential, project management and contract administration. Some of the organisations employing our graduates in Australia and overseas include:

  • Aconex
  • Buildcorp Commercial
  • Built.
  • Cb Richard Ellis Property Consultants
  • CBRE Group
  • City of Vancouver
  • Cockram Construction
  • Crema Group
  • Donald Cant Watts Corke
  • Figurehead Construction
  • Grocon
  • Hacer Group
  • Hansen Yuncken
  • Icon Co
  • John Holland
  • Kane Constructions
  • Lendlease
  • Multiplex
  • Probuild
  • Rand Engineering & Architecture
  • Rider Levett Bucknall
  • SHAPE Australia
  • Slattery
  • Watpac
  • WT Partnership

You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas. Our graduates are qualified for a diverse range of roles including:

  • Acoustical Consultant
  • Building Code and Access Consultant
  • Building Construction Supervisor
  • Building Surveyor
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Capital Projects Manager
  • Commercial Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Contract Administrator
  • Estimating & Planning Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Procurement and Contracts Specialist
  • Project Manager
  • Property Development
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Site Manager

Supporting your next step in your career:

If you’ve completed your undergraduate studies at an Australian university, you’ll be automatically considered for a Melbourne Graduate Scholarship to support you starting the next chapter in your career.  There’s no need to apply, because we’ll assess your application and you could be eligible for A$5,000.

If you’re an international student, whether you're a new or current student, you could be eligible for a merit-based scholarships of A$10,000 or more, wherever you are in the world. Learn more about undergraduate study options or graduate study options.

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Nikita Goyal

"The course seamlessly blended theoretical and practical knowledge through a series of engaging in-house and guest lectures, making complex topics easier to understand. I've gained invaluable skills and confidence in navigating the complexities of the construction industry."

Graduate pathways

Once you've completed your undergraduate degree, you can go on to gain employment or begin a graduate degree and work towards a professional qualification such as law, engineering or medicine. Or you could join our graduate research community and contribute to our world-changing research.

Your graduate degree will be internationally recognised, and set you apart from those who study a traditional Australian single or double degree.

Explore the graduate pathways available once you complete your undergraduate degree here.