Program Overview

Master of Construction Management

The Master of Construction Management has been developed in partnership with construction industry leaders to meet the demand for professional managers who are technically competent in construction and able to manage the complexity of modern construction projects. The programme is aimed at construction professionals including engineers, quantity surveyors, and architects.

Programme Details

• Programme code: AK1290
• Level: 9
• Points: 120
• Duration: 1 year full-time / part-time available
• Campus: City Campus, Online study
• Starts: 13 Jul 2026, 22 Feb 2027, 12 Jul 2027

Fees

• Domestic: $11,851.60 (for 120 points) ($10,630 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)
• International: $52,321.60 (for 120 points) ($51,100 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• One of the following with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses:
  • Relevant bachelor's degree
  • Relevant graduate diploma
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to at least a three-year bachelor's degree
• Relevant engineering or managerial work experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to one year of advanced study

International Student Entry Requirements

• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

What You Study

To qualify for a Master of Construction Management, you need 120 points. Courses range from project management to production management, construction economics, business management, and advanced technology. Many of the courses are delivered by block course mode or online.

Courses

• Full-year course:
  • ENBU996 Project in Construction Management (45 points)
• Semester 1 courses:
  • ENBU814 Advanced Built Environment (15 points)
  • ENBU820 Law for Construction (15 points)
• Semester 2 courses:
  • ENBU813 Management in the Construction Industry (7.5 points)
  • ENBU818 Construction Economics (7.5 points)
  • ENBU819 Project Management in Construction (15 points)
• And choose one of:
  • Semester 1 courses:
    • ENBU812 Engineering Resource Efficiency (15 points)
    • ENBU816 International Construction I (15 points)
  • Semester 2 courses:
    • ENBU811 Built Asset Management (15 points)
    • ENBU821 Engineering Supply Chain Management (15 points)
    • ENBU815 Specialist Readings: Construction (15 points)

Career Opportunities

• Construction managers
• Construction and consultancy firms
• Managers/leaders of construction business units (both public and private)
• Project managers

Related Programmes

• Master of Architecture (Professional)
• Master of Architecture Design Management
• Master of Engineering Project Management