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Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

Postgraduate course

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Overview

This program replaces Graduate Diploma of Technology (Construction Management).
The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management forms the second stage in a three-stage nested program consisting of:
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).
Duration1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -Semester 1, Semester 2
Off-Campus -Semester 1, Semester 2
Study modeDistance
Full-time
Part-time (day & evening)
Course codeC082R
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.

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 the state of the art Australian professional engineering.
Graduates can follow careers as construction managers, project engineers/managers, civil engineers and asset management engineers in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This program replaces Graduate Diploma of Technology (Construction Management).
The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management forms the second stage in a three-stage nested program consisting of:
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 Diploma comprises eight units of study (100 credit points). Students are required to complete a minimum of five discipline-specific 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 five 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
Recommended elective units
Choose a maximum of three:
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. 
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities, professional recognition and graduate attributes.

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 the state of the art Australian professional engineering.
Graduates can follow careers as construction managers, project engineers/managers, civil engineers and asset management engineers 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
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On this page: entry requirements and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:
  • Completed an engineering Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or
  • Successfully completed a Bachelor degree in building or architecture, or
  • Have qualifications and experience that are of a satisfactory standard to the university and are a suitable preparation for study in the program, and
  • Have appropriate experience
Candidates who do not fit the categories above, may be admitted upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate level. This also allows applicants with overseas qualifications, for which there is no precise Australian equivalent, to be admitted to the program.

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
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees and find out more.

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.

Find out more

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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
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