Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
Postgraduate course
Overview
This program replaces Graduate Certificate of Technology (Construction Management).
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
- Graduate Diploma of Construction Management
- Master of Construction Management
The construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Projects must run efficiently on all fronts, and managers must be able to plan, execute and supervise jobs with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, methods and equipment.
The main aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, building and maintenance of buildings and assets in the civil infrastructure. This aim is facilitated by the study of advanced management and engineering techniques in the fields of construction, building and maintenance.
This program is available both on campus and by distance education.
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia).
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time | ||||
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| Study mode | Distance Full-time Part-time (day & evening) | ||||
| Course code | C062R | ||||
| Fees | The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
This program replaces Graduate Certificate of Technology (Construction Management).
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
- Graduate Diploma of Construction Management
- Master of Construction Management
The construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Projects must run efficiently on all fronts, and managers must be able to plan, execute and supervise jobs with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, methods and equipment.
The main aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, building and maintenance of buildings and assets in the civil infrastructure. This aim is facilitated by the study of advanced management and engineering techniques in the fields of construction, building and maintenance.
This program is available both on campus and by distance education.
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia).
Course structure
Swinburne's Technology (Construction Management) programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master stage.
The Graduate Certificate comprises four units of study (50 credit points). Students are required to complete a minimum of two discipline specific units (and therefore are allowed to take a maximum of two elective units).
This program is available both on campus and by distance education. Please note that not all units are available in both study modes.
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia).
Units of study
Discipline-specific units Choose a minimum of two of the following units:
HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing *
HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction *
HES6177D International Construction *
HES6178 Sustainable Buildings
HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
HES6690 Engineering Project Control
HES6690D Engineering Project Control *
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis *
HES6791 Project Management
HES6793 Construction Law
HES6793D Construction Law *
HES6795 Construction Site Operations
HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction
HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
HES6DRE Dredging Engineering
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing *
HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction *
HES6177D International Construction *
HES6178 Sustainable Buildings
HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
HES6690 Engineering Project Control
HES6690D Engineering Project Control *
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis *
HES6791 Project Management
HES6793 Construction Law
HES6793D Construction Law *
HES6795 Construction Site Operations
HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction
HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
HES6DRE Dredging Engineering
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering
Recommended elective units
Choose a maximum of two:
HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
HES6194 Geotechnical Design
HES6195 Building Design
HES6196 Integrated Water Design
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6630 Airport Planning and Design 1 *
HES6631 Airport Planning and Design 2 *
HES6721 Risk Management Principles *
HES6723 Financial Risk Management *
HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
HES6740 Quantitative Risk Modelling * (previously HES6722)
HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running in 2013)
HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation
Choose a maximum of two:
HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
HES6194 Geotechnical Design
HES6195 Building Design
HES6196 Integrated Water Design
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6630 Airport Planning and Design 1 *
HES6631 Airport Planning and Design 2 *
HES6721 Risk Management Principles *
HES6723 Financial Risk Management *
HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
HES6740 Quantitative Risk Modelling * (previously HES6722)
HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running in 2013)
HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation
Note:
- All units are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified
- * Delivered by distance education only
- Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation
- International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia
Study mode:
Construction Management units ending in 'D' are offered by distance education. All other discipline specific units are offered on campus. Risk Management units are offered by Distance.
Construction Management units ending in 'D' are offered by distance education. All other discipline specific units are offered on campus. Risk Management units are offered by Distance.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
At program completion, graduates should be able to:
- Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in construction management to practice effectively in industry
- Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate construction management problems
- Apply skills to plan and manage people, systems and resources
- Design and develop construction management solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, construction, and sustainability constraints
- Undertake research independently and develop clear report writing skills
- Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility
- Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning
Career opportunities
These programs will provide graduates with an opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of construction and infrastructure management principles, procurement and cost analysis. The programs will also assist in up-skilling local and international graduates in state-of-the-art Australian professional engineering.
Graduates can follow careers as a construction manager, project engineer/manager, civil engineer or asset management engineer in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia. Refer to Engineers Australia website for full details.
Graduate attributes
The program will provide the following generic attributes:
- Providing career orientated education
- Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
- Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
- Developing lifelong learning skills
- Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for consideration for entry into the Graduate Certificate program, applicants should have a degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent, or relevant industry experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate students may enrol in the Graduate Diploma.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
The maximum credit available for the postgraduate Construction Management nested program is:
- Graduate Certificate: one unit of study (12.5 points)
- Graduate Diploma: two units of study (25 points)
- Master: four units of study (50 points)
Further details for students considering higher education courses: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl
Apply
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/Course fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.