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Master of Construction Management

A Master of Construction Management covers how building and infrastructure projects are planned, costed, contracted and delivered.

Compare 6 providers
Illustration of a person working as construction Manager
How long it takes
18 to 24 months
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Construction Manager
$195,100 median pay, In demand
Taught by
6 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Construction Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Construction Manager

    Construction managers run a building project from planning through to handover, and answer for its budget, schedule and safety.

    What else you need

    Managing building work commonly needs builder licensing, which has separate state requirements beyond this qualification. Employers also weigh site experience.

    Median pay$195,100

    In demand

  • Project Manager

    Project managers plan a defined piece of work, coordinate the people doing it and stay accountable until it is delivered.

    What else you need

    Suits project management in construction and related industries; employers weigh delivery experience.

    Median pay$110,800

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Victoria University

    Victoria University Footscray Park, VIC

    3.9from 1,562 Google reviews

  • Swinburne University of Technology

    Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University, VIC

    4.0from 1,190 Google reviews

  • Adelaide University

    Adelaide University, Adelaide City, SA

    4.5from 1,262 Google reviews

    What students like

    • Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • The University of Melbourne

    The University of Melbourne, VIC

    4.5from 1,845 Google reviews

    Website for The University of Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

  • Central Queensland University

    Brisbane C.Q.U., Sydney C.Q.U., NSW, QLD

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Construction Management.

  • Construction project management
  • Contracts and construction law
  • Cost planning and estimating
  • Building technology
  • Safety and risk management

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.