Course details

Summary

Enhance your employability in the competitive global market with a qualification that provides advanced technical foundations and industrial perspectives in your chosen field.

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering Studies in Construction Management provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of the construction management discipline applied in the modern construction industry.

The construction and engineering industry is highly dynamic, complex and unpredictable. It involves the delivery of public and private projects that try to satisfy a wide number of different stakeholder requirements, from economic to environmental.

Industry is demanding radical change through new sets of skills, knowledge and capabilities in order to dramatically improve performance and competitiveness.

The Master of Engineering Studies in Construction Management is supported by industry, including organisations such as Fletcher Building.

Graduates will be equipped with skills and knowledge for a career as a construction manager within the New Zealand and international construction industries.

Programme structure

Option A - 120 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 709, 765, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789, 795

up to 75 points from CIVIL 703, 708, 716, 743, 790, 791, 792, ENGSCI 755, other approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University

Option B - 180 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 709, 765, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789, 795

at least 30 points from CIVIL 703, 708, 716, 791, 792

up to 105 points from CIVIL 743, 790, ENGSCI 755, other approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University

Career opportunities

A graduate from the programme will have substantially increased understanding of project and programme management in construction; funding and procurement processes in New Zealand and worldwide; engineering risk management and cost engineering of the construction process.

Graduates will be provided with the knowledge and skills to equip them for a career as a construction manager within the New Zealand and international construction industries.

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Engineering Studies subjects:

Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Medical Devices and Technologies, Plastics, Software Engineering, Transportation Engineering.

Entry criteria

Anybody with a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction or Architecture (or other construction discipline) who wishes to learn highly relevant and applicable skills in this exciting and growing industry.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.