Master of Construction Management
Build your professional and technical skills to lead complex construction projects, integrate sustainability and digital delivery, and engage confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholder groups in the fast-growing construction sector.
Please note: This qualification is offered in 2027 subject to external approval.
180 points, 1 - 1.5 years, OR 120 points, 1 year
Tauranga
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study the Master of Construction Management?
This programme has been developed in partnership with leaders in the construction sector, in response to demand for people with skills in construction management.
You’ll be studying in the heart of one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, where you’ll explore the latest in AI, digital construction and information management, alongside building your leadership, people and professional practice skills, understanding statutory requirements, risk, quality assurance and applying it all in real-world situations.
Career opportunities
The construction sector is New Zealand’s fourth-largest employer and is forecast to require significant investment in infrastructure and housing over the next 30 years. Persistent skills shortages in project leadership, digital delivery, sustainability, and health and safety are constraining productivity.
- Construction Engineer and Manager
- Project manager - construction, engineering
180 points, 1 - 1.5 years, OR 120 points, 1 year
Tauranga
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
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Entry requirements Candidates for the Degree must have
- (a) qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Built Environment or Architecture, with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- (b) qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Built Environment or Architecture, with at least a B grade average across the 400 or 500 level papers, or for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject with at least a B grade average, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and
- (c) satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board, and
- (d) be accepted by the Dean of Engineering, who will consult with the Director of Engineering Masters (Tauranga).
Applicants must have a B+ average in Level 7 courses and one of the following:
- Relevant bachelor’s or bachelor’s with honours degree OR
- Relevant graduate diploma OR
- Relevant academic merit, professional qualification or experience approved by the dean or academic board.
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All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
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Scholarships
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All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Graduate outcomes A graduate of the Master of Construction Management will be able to:
- Lead teams and engage stakeholders through clear communication in complex construction environments
- Plan, manage and evaluate construction projects using sound technical and managerial principles
- Understand and apply legal, commercial and regulatory requirements in governance, contracts, procurement and compliance
- Demonstrate proficiency in using digital technologies to support project coordination, data management and decision-making
- Implement quality, health and safety, and sustainability standard across all phases of the construction lifecycle
- Engage in reflective practice and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance skills
- Adhere to ethical principles and uphold professional responsibilities in all aspects of practice
- Apply new method and critical thinking to analyse issues and deliver innovative construction solutions
- Respect and incorporate Māori perspectives and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in the build environment.
Candidates for the Degree must have
- (a) qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Built Environment or Architecture, with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- (b) qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Built Environment or Architecture, with at least a B grade average across the 400 or 500 level papers, or for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject with at least a B grade average, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and
- (c) satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board, and
- (d) be accepted by the Dean of Engineering, who will consult with the Director of Engineering Masters (Tauranga).
Applicants must have a B+ average in Level 7 courses and one of the following:
- Relevant bachelor’s or bachelor’s with honours degree OR
- Relevant graduate diploma OR
- Relevant academic merit, professional qualification or experience approved by the dean or academic board.
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of .
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of .
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
A graduate of the Master of Construction Management will be able to:
- Lead teams and engage stakeholders through clear communication in complex construction environments
- Plan, manage and evaluate construction projects using sound technical and managerial principles
- Understand and apply legal, commercial and regulatory requirements in governance, contracts, procurement and compliance
- Demonstrate proficiency in using digital technologies to support project coordination, data management and decision-making
- Implement quality, health and safety, and sustainability standard across all phases of the construction lifecycle
- Engage in reflective practice and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance skills
- Adhere to ethical principles and uphold professional responsibilities in all aspects of practice
- Apply new method and critical thinking to analyse issues and deliver innovative construction solutions
- Respect and incorporate Māori perspectives and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in the build environment.