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Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

C062R  074405M



Duration

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Fee*
6 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)
Off-Campus (Semester 1, Semester 2) 		A$12,125 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

 
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: The construction industry has always required efficient technical and financial project administrators, and this need is even greater in today's financial climate. Projects must run efficiently on all fronts, and managers must be able to plan, execute and supervise jobs with professional skill in areas where each new technological advance creates a need for new techniques, methods and equipment.

The main aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, building and maintenance of buildings and assets in the civil infrastructure. This aim is facilitated by the study of advanced management and engineering techniques in the fields of construction, building and maintenance.
 
This program is available both on campus and by distance education.
 
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia).

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At program completion, graduates should be able to: 
  • Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in construction management to practice effectively in industry
  • Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate construction management problems
  • Apply skills to plan and manage people, systems and resources 
  • Design and develop construction management solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, construction, and sustainability constraints 
  • Undertake research independently and develop clear report writing skills 
  • Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility
  • Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning

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Swinburne's Technology (Construction Management) programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master stage. 
 
The Graduate Certificate comprises four units of study (50 credit points). Students are required to complete a minimum of two discipline specific units (and therefore are allowed to take a maximum of two elective units).
 
This program is available both on campus and by distance education. Please note that not all units are available in both study modes.
 
(International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia).

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Discipline-specific units
Choose a minimum of two of the following units:

Recommended elective units
Choose a maximum of two:
HES6740 Quantitative Risk Modelling * (previously HES6722) 
 
Note: 
  • All units are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified
  • * Delivered by distance education only
  • Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation
  • International students are required to study full-time and on campus; they can undertake the off-campus mode only if studying in a country other than Australia
Study mode:
Construction Management units ending in 'D' are offered by distance education. All other discipline specific units are offered on campus. Risk Management units are offered by Distance.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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These programs will provide graduates with an opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of construction and infrastructure management principles, procurement and cost analysis. The programs will also assist in up-skilling local and international graduates in state-of-the-art Australian professional engineering.
 
Graduates can follow careers as a construction manager, project engineer/manager, civil engineer or asset management engineer in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.

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Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia. Refer to Engineers Australia website for full details.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
 
Note: online and distance education courses are only available to international students who are studying in a country other than Australia.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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A recognised bachelor degree in engineering, building or architecture with an overall average of 60%.

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Enquire online: www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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