Course details

Summary

Pathway to masters

The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s.

WHAT IS IT LIKE?

Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master’s level.

The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the programme at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Construction. If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s programme.

This is one of the first construction-focused management programmes in New Zealand. It will provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers.

Unique focus on construction

Massey’s Master of Construction is the only postgraduate qualification in New Zealand whose courses are specifically developed for construction. You will still gain from Massey’s expertise in related areas such as engineering and business, but always with a construction view.

Become an expert in managing construction finances

The quantity surveyor is the financial expert of a construction project – 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 and finalizing the final accounts.

Gain the skills you need

During the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) you will develop these advanced proficiencies and more. You will gain advanced knowledge in quantity surveying and commercial and contractual management of construction projects, construction law and research.

You will 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, budgeting and contractual and financial management of all phases of the building and infrastructure development life cycle, from design through to construction and subsequent management, maintenance and remodeling of the asset.

Careers

Sought after by employers

International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognized as setting you apart from other potential employees.

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) structure

You will follow a flexible course of study, consisting of courses totalling at least 120 credits at 700- or 800-level from the Schedule and attending block courses, workshops, tutorials, or laboratories as required.

Entry criteria

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) requires you to have a three year Bachelor of Construction degree, Graduate Diploma in Technology with an endorsement in Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent qualification.

English language requirements:

• IELTS score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 180