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Specialise in Construction Project Management for your Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) is a pathway to in-depth research at a master's level.
The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and your high-level research capability.
Key project management skills
Your learning focuses on front-end general project management issues such as development, finance, planning and scheduling, contract and stakeholder management. The qualification provides both disciplinary and integrative education in the areas of constructibility, costs, scheduling and ethics.
Research-led learning from industry experts
You’ll learn from senior faculty members and industry experts. Our lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant sectors. International participants feature strongly in all intakes, and the wide mix of expertise allows for you to have meaningful exchanges and interaction at the postgraduate level.
Flexibility
The curriculum is flexible to meet your unique study preferences with a full-time option offered over 1 year. The part-time option allows you to work while you study via block study mode.
A global perspective
The built environment affects, and is affected by, many external influences. During this qualification, you’ll gain a global perspective of the social, political and ethical influences on construction. You’ll also learn how to overlay these in your decision-making process.
Your learning takes place in an environment of diversity, integrity and transparency. The environment replicates and reflects the standards of the construction management profession itself. You’ll learn how to lead relevant local, national, and global outreach and engagement to optimise benefits to the industry and community.
Not just more of the same
Postgraduate study is not just ‘more of the same’ undergraduate study. It takes you to a new level in knowledge and expertise, especially in planning and undertaking research.
Further study
If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Construction. If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master's qualification.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Construction Project Management is a good fit if you:
- have an undergraduate construction degree
- are a construction professional who wishes to gain in-depth expertise
- are a project manager who wishes to gain specific knowledge of construction project issues.
Planning information
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 218710 Advanced Construction Planning and Scheduling 15 credits
Advanced principles and practice of construction project planning, scheduling and risk analysis.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218717 Research Methods in Built Environment 15 credits
This course develops skills critical to the analysis, synthesis and review of literature; discusses a range of research methodologies; reviews tools and techniques for data collection; examines data analysis techniques and their application in construction research; and outlines the evaluation of research findings.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218720 Advanced Construction Site Operations and Control 15 credits
Advanced principles and practice of construction project site planning and organisation, site operations, progress monitoring and control.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218730 Construction Project Management 15 credits
Advanced construction project management principles and practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218770 Advanced Construction Technology 15 credits
Construction industry operations, systems and technology including the project life cycle, key stakeholders, sustainable buildings, smart living spaces, innovation, lean production, offsite construction, logistics and current trends.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
- the Bachelor of Construction degree, or equivalent, or
- a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees, student loans and free fees scheme
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
- Get an estimate of the tuition fees for your qualification
- View a list of non-tuition fees that may be payable
Already know which courses you're going to choose?
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Fees Free website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
Search our scholarships and awardsFees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
With the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) you’ll be well equipped to aim for senior positions in the industry after gaining experience.
There is great demand
Over $100 billion of construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) is to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years. Demand in many other countries is even higher.
There are multiple career opportunities for construction project management graduates in organisations such as:
- consulting and specialist subcontracting organisations
- multinational construction corporations
- government
- academia.
Earn more
A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, "The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates", found that, in New Zealand, earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.
International students
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated 5-star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least 3 months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
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