Master of Construction Project Management

With the UNSW Master of Construction Project Management, you'll build a professional portfolio and research experience to achieve successful project outcomes that benefit people and the planet.

Lead through modern management principles and advance your career driving solutions to current and future challenges in the construction industry.

The Master of Construction Project Management at UNSW is a 1.7, or 1 year accelerated postgraduate degree that will prepare you for career advancement that drives solutions to current and future challenges in the construction industry. 

Through advanced disciplinary courses and a research project, you’ll dive into modern management methodologies. You’ll apply them to achieve successful project outcomes across time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability, preparing to manage projects that benefit people and the planet.  

Practical experience is at the core of this degree. You’ll learn alongside a community of students and experts in architecture, design, and planning -mirroring real industry relationships with stakeholders. In your final term, you’ll complete a research-based or professional project, or undertake professional experience, giving you the portfolio, research experience, confidence and connections to advance your career.

Key features
The key features and subject areas in your coursework will see you explore theory and practice, preparing you for the careers of the future in construction and project management. These include:

• Construction project management
• Construction planning
• Construction informatics
• Risk management
• Business analytics
• Infrastructure planning
• Property analysis

Research focus

• The Research Seminar and Research Project component of this degree will allow you to develop expertise in a specialised area of interest. You’ll graduate with advanced research skills and a depth of critical understanding that will set you apart. 

Why study this degree at UNSW?

• Learn from academic expertise
• Develop life-long research skills
• Graduate eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Prepare for real-world sites and projects with VR and immersive technology equipped learning spaces
• Establish networks through our strong industry links and partnerships
• Study at a Built Environment School that ranks #4 in Australia and #35 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024)
• Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024
• Gain interdisciplinary connections through UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture
• Access world-class alumni connections
• Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
• Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

Potential careers

• Construction management
• Project management
• Design management
• Value management
• International project management

Accreditation

• You will graduate eligible for professional accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB).