Adelaide University
Master of Construction Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Bring ideas and infrastructure to life, creating essential buildings and shaping the built environment to benefit communities and stimulate economic growth.
Course overview
Adelaide University's Master of Construction Management prepares you to navigate the constantly evolving landscape of the construction industry and to oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high quality.
Influenced by the latest industry developments, Adelaide University’s degree emphasises sustainability and modern construction techniques.
The degree also has a strong focus on technological advancements and practices. Build skills across a range of digital technologies and professional software programs, including Autodesk Revit, MS Project, CostX, Gabi, Navisworks and Synchro Pro, so you’re ready to launch straight into your future career.
With multidisciplinary courses and opportunities for industry placements and research, you’ll gain strong critical thinking skills adaptable to a variety of roles across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
Key features
- Venture beyond the classroom with site visits and industry placements.
- Develop transferable skills to lead projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
- Access digital design and construction labs and collaborative teaching spaces.
- Build diverse skills in technical, managerial, economic and legal construction issues.
- Co-designed and taught by leading industry professionals.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 units for all core courses.
- 18 units for electives.
Each course is worth six units.
Complete 78 units for all of the following:
- Construction Management and Technology 1
- Measurement
- Building Materials and Structures
- Cost Planning and Management
- Construction Management and Technology 2
- Construction Contract Management
- Construction Management Research Methods
- Construction Management Research Dissertation A
- Building Services and Environment
- Construction Management Research Dissertation B
- Advanced Construction Contract Management
- Advanced Construction Technologies
- Digital Design and Construction
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive, with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- You’ll develop practical skills in communication, project management and teamwork, preparing you for collaborative work across diverse construction environments.
- You’ll explore the fundamental principles of sustainable construction, focusing on safety protocols, procurement practices and quantity surveying techniques.
- Gain insight into common building materials and structures, while being exposed to construction law, regulations and dispute resolution techniques.
- You’ll study professional ethics, project scheduling, quality control and risk management, alongside essential topics in cost planning and business management.
- You’ll deepen your understanding of contract administration and will develop expertise in building services and environmental systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems.
Career outcomes
Career options for construction management graduates are many and varied. You might supervise large construction teams in the building of a new hospital, ensuring project milestones are met or you may find new ways to reduce energy consumption in residential developments. You might manage site safety, ensuring optimal working conditions for contractors or become an estimator and calculate crucial costings to ensure a project’s financial viability.
Other roles may include:
- Site Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Building Surveyor
- Quantity Surveyor
- Estimator
- Construction Planner
- Contract Administrator
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.