Auckland university of technology, New Zealand, Study the Master of Construction Management, AUT University, Auckland (1 year full-time)

OUTLINEProgramme Code: AK1290
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Up to four years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: Anytime - applications are accepted throughout the year.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSPostgraduate and Graduate Admission Requirements (opens new window)
The normal requirement for admission is one of the following:  

• (i) A relevant undergraduate degree
• (ii) A relevant graduate diploma
• (iii) A professional qualification in a relevant discipline approved by the Postgraduate Board of Studies to be equivalent to at least a three year undergraduate degree
  AND
• Relevant engineering or managerial work experience as determined by the Postgraduate Board of Studies
  OR
• (iv) Professional experience deemed by the Postgraduate Board of Studies to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• English Language Requirements

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
MCM develops knowledge and skills required for the future construction industry, providing the management expertise necessary for delivering successful projects in a business environment. 
Papers range from project management to production management, construction economics, business management, and advanced technology.
Programme leaders will help you tailor papers that best cover the programme requirements and future career outcomes for you.


PROGRAMME DELIVERY
MCM is flexible and designed to fit a working professional’s life while still accessible to the full time student. 
Block papers are intensive and delivered over a few days by experienced academics in conjunction with industry professionals. An individual paper has three blocks per 6 months.
Other papers are delivered on a weekly basis over a 2 month period. For those in full time employment, the programme can be studied on a part-time basis, over a time period of 2 to 4 years


PAPERSA total of 120 points must be achieved to complete the MCM qualification, with 90 points from the core papers of the schedule and 30 points as elective papers.
There is also the possibility of substituting 30 points from any Masters degree offered by AUT, subject to Programme Leader approval. This provides an opportunity for those interested to take a number of relevant and related papers from other areas, such as business. 


CORE PAPERS
398905 Financial Management (7.5)
709311 Law for Construction (15)
709310 Project Management in Construction (15)
709300 Management in the Construction Industry (7.5)
709301 Advanced Built Environment (15)
709302 Project in Construction Management (30)

SELECT 22.5 POINTS FROM
468910 Human Resource Management (7.5)
468911 Operations Management (7.5)
468964 Employment Relations (7.5)
468969 Supply Chain Management (7.5)
469907 Managing Information Technology (7.5)
708010 Research Processes in Engineering (15)
709303 Specialist Readings: Construction (15)
709304 Construction Management for Contractors (15)*
709305 Procurement and Contract Management (15)*
709306 People Management in Construction (7.5)*
709307 International Construction I (15)
709308 International Construction II (15)
709309 Construction Economics (7.5)

Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting the requirements and availability of the papers.
Other papers include Construction and MBA Business Management papers. A number of other business management papers are also available subject to the approval of the Programme Leader.

* Paper not open for enrolment in 2012
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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