Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

Name: Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: NTCM | CRICOS: 116634B | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

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Overview

Advance your career in the building industry by studying the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management at Victoria University.

This postgraduate course is designed for individuals already working in the construction field and aims to enhance their professional skills within a 6-month period of full-time study.

You will master the fundamental principles of project management, including scoping, scheduling, costing, and planning large-scale projects, while also taking into account environmental and social considerations.

You will also have the opportunity to explore the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in analysing extensive datasets, predicting project costs, and optimising resource allocation.

We offer further opportunities to extend your management skills by continuing your postgraduate study.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Contextualise advanced project management knowledge, including established theories and recent advancements, to ensure efficient, sustainable, and high-quality construction project completion;

Implement construction project management principles and practices in new or complex environments, adapting to emerging challenges and integrating innovative solutions and contemporary digital technologies;

Advocate for cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, integration of First Nations Peoples' perspectives and respect for diversity in all professional activities; and

Exemplify professional integrity and leadership by collaborating effectively and ethically within multidisciplinary teams.
: This course is part of a suite of postgraduate courses in construction management.
After completing your graduate certificate you may choose to extend your learning by transferring to our Graduate Diploma in Construction Management.
Following the diploma, an additional year of study will result in the Master of Construction Management. A masters degree will put you at the top of your field with substantial professional experience and the opportunity to contribute advancements to your industry by conducting original, data-focused research.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management, students will be required to complete:

48 credit points of Core studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).