Master of Construction Management (MConMgt)
Master of Construction Management (MConMgt)
Program Code
MCMGT
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Construction Management is designed to prepare students for professional practice in building and infrastructure. The program has a strong foundation in building and infrastructure across various life cycles such as feasibility, design, construction, operation and disposal. Students will develop strong presentation skills, negotiation and inter-personal skills.
The Master of Construction Management is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced and integrated construction management theories, principles, concepts and skills related to the management of construction and civil projects throughout their life cycles.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to manage traditional and emerging aspects of construction and civil projects.
- Apply research principles and skills to conduct independent research related to both traditional and emerging aspects of construction and civil projects.
- Apply principles of teamwork and collaboration to construction and civil projects.
- Communicate in a professional, ethical and culturally sensitive manner, using effective written, verbal, and visual expression methods suitable for various stakeholders for construction and civil projects.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Construction Management
There shall be a Master of Construction Management.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Construction Management, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 33 units.
- Research Dissertation courses to the value of 6 or 12 units.
- Elective courses to the value of 3 or 9 units depending on the Research Dissertation option studied
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7042 Designing Research (M) 3 CONMGNT 7002 Building Services and Environment 3 CONMGNT 7046 Construction Management and Technology 1 3 CONMGNT 7047 Cost Planning and Management 3 CONMGNT 7048 Construction Management and Technology 2 3 CONMGNT 7049 Measurement & Estimating 3 CONMGNT 7050 Construction Law & Contract Administration 3 PROP 7000 Development and Construction 3 PROJMGNT 5004 Risk Assessment and Management 3 PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals 3 PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 -
Research Dissertation
To satisfy the requirements for the research dissertation students must complete either Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1
All of the following must be completed:Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CONMGNT 7000 Research Dissertation (M) 6 and
Elective courses to the value of 9 units.
Option 2
All of the following must be completed:Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CONMGNT 7000 Research Dissertation (M) 6 CONMGNT 7001 Research Dissertation 6 and
Elective courses to the value of 3 units.
Electives
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Elective courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective courses students must complete courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7032 Studio Cultures: Architecture (M) 6 ARCH 7034 Studio: Urbanism (M) 6 ARCH 7035 Critical Historical Practices (M) 3 ARCH 7040 Studio: Architecture (M) 6 ARCH 7041 Advanced Architecture Technologies (M) 3 ARCH 7045 Development Studio 6 ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset 3 ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 PROJMGNT 7012 Project Governance and Contracts 3 PROJMGNT 7024 Complex Project Management 3 PROJMGNT 7040 Portfolios and Programs Management 3 PROJMGNT 7047 Systems Design for Projects 3 PROJMGNT 7056 Enterprise Transformation and Innovation 3 PROJMGNT 7057 Project Controls Method 3 PROP 7001 Property Research and Marketing 3 PROP 7002 International Property 3 PROP 7003 Property Asset Management 3 STEM 7111 STEM Internship 6