Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This program replaces Graduate Diploma of Technology (Construction Management). The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management forms the second stage in a three-stage nested program consisting of: Graduate Certificate in Construction ManagementGraduate Diploma of Construction ManagementMaster of Construction Management 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).
Aims & Objectives:
At program completion, graduates should be able to: Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in construction management to practice effectively in industryIdentify, formulate, solve and evaluate construction management problemsApply 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
Course Structure:
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 Diploma comprises eight units of study (100 credit points). Students are required to complete a minimum of five discipline-specific 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).
Units of Study:
Discipline specific units Choose a minimum of five of the following units: HES6174 Resource Planning and Management HES6175 Project Costing HES6175D Project Costing * HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction * HES6177D International Construction * HES6178 Sustainable Buildings (Not offered in Semester 2, 2012) HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling HES6690 Engineering Project Control HES6690D Engineering Project Control * HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis * HES6791 Project Management HES6793 Construction Law HES6793D Construction Law HES6795 Construction Site Operations HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects HES6DRE Dredging Engineering HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering Recommended elective units Choose a maximum of three: HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics HES6194 Geotechnical Design HES6195 Building Design HES6196 Integrated Water Design HES6197 Principles of Sustainability HES6630 Airport Planning and Design Part 1* HES6631 Airport Planning and Design Part 2* HES6721 Risk Management Principles * HES6723 Financial Risk Management * HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence HES6740 Quantitative Risk Modelling (previously HES6722)* HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running Sem 2) HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified* Delivered by distance education onlyOnshore 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 regulationInternational 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.
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.
Career Opportunities:
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 the state of the art Australian professional engineering. Graduates can follow careers as construction managers, project engineers/managers, civil engineers and asset management engineers in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.
Professional recognition:
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.
Graduate Attributes:
The program will provide the following generic attributes: Providing career orientated education Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry Developing lifelong learning skills Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have: Completed an engineering Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, orSuccessfully completed a Bachelor degree in building or architecture, orHave qualifications and experience that are of a satisfactory standard to the university and are a suitable preparation for study in the program, andHave appropriate experience Candidates who do not fit the categories above, may be admitted upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate level. This also allows applicants with overseas qualifications, for which there is no precise Australian equivalent, to be admitted to the program.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. The maximum credit available for the postgraduate Construction Management nested program is: Graduate Certificate: one unit of study (12.5 points)Graduate Diploma: two units of study (25 points)Master: four units of study (50 points) Further details for students considering higher education courses: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl
Course Fees:
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
