AUT - Master of Construction Management
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Master of Construction Management
The programme is designed for construction professionals (engineers, architects, quantity surveyors).The MCM develops the knowledge and skills required by tomorrow's leaders, providing the management expertise necessary for delivering successful projects in a business environment.
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK1290Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Two to three years part time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: Anytime - applications are accepted throughout the year.
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the Master of Construction Management an applicant must have completed:
- (i) A relevant undergraduate degree or -
- (ii) A relevant graduate diploma or -
- (iii) A professional qualification in a relevant discipline approved by the Postgraduate Board of Studies to be equivalent to at least a three year undergraduate degree
AND - Relevant engineering or managerial work experience as determined by the Postgraduate Board of Studies
OR - (iv) Professional experience deemed by the Postgraduate Board of Studies to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
- English Language Requirements
Structure
The MCM focuses on 4 areas of management competency: time, money, technology and people. Mastering these issues is key to the leadership function in modern construction.Support for this qualification comes from the major construction companies of New Zealand.
MCM is flexible and designed to fit a working professional’s life while still accessible to the full time student.
Papers range from project management to production management, construction economics, business management, and advanced technology.
Block papers are intensive and delivered over a few days by experienced academics in conjunction with industry professionals. An individual paper has three blocks per 6 months. Other papers are delivered on a weekly basis over a 2 month period.
Programme leaders will help you tailor papers that best cover the programme requirements and future career outcomes for you.
Papers
A total of 120 points must be achieved to complete the MCM qualification, with 90 points from the core papers of the schedule and 30 points as elective papers.
There is also the possibility of substituting 30 points from any Masters degree offered by AUT, subject to Programme Leader approval. This provides an opportunity for those interested to take a number of relevant and related papers from other areas, such as business.
CORE PAPERS (90 points)
398905 Financial Management (7.5)
709311 Law for Construction (15)
709310 Project Management in Construction (15)
709300 Management in the Construction Industry (7.5)
709301 Advanced Built Environment (15)
709302 Project in Construction Management (30)
SELECT 30 POINTS FROM:
468910 Human Resource Management (7.5)
468911 Operations Management (7.5)
468964 Employment Relations (7.5)
468969 Supply Chain Management (7.5)
469907 Managing Information Technology (7.5)
708010 Research Processes in Engineering (15)
709303 Specialist Readings: Construction (15)
709304 Construction Management for Contractors (15)*
709305 Procurement and Contract Management (15)*
709306 People Management in Construction (7.5)*
709307 International Construction I (15)
709308 International Construction II (15)
709309 Construction Economics (7.5)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting the requirements and availability of the papers.
* Paper not open for enrolment in 2012
Career opportunities
- Construction managers
- Construction and consultancy firms
- Managers/leaders of construction business units (both public and private)
- Project managers
Contact us
Dr John E. Tookey
Associate Professor,
MCM Programme Leader
Phone: +64 9 921 9512
Email: john.tookey@aut.ac.nz
Fax: +64 9 921 9973
MCM Programme Administrator
Phone: +64 9 921 9702
Email: engineer@aut.ac.nz
Fax: +64 9 921 9973
Physical Address: School of Engineering, Level 3, WS Building, WS 322, 34 St Paul Street
International partners
Salford’s School of Construction and Property Management, UK’s leading University in this field. During your programme of study you will have the opportunity to study under some of the leading proponents of construction management in the world. Alternatively it is possible to engage in Salford courses in the UK and cross credit them to your MCM degree programme.
Student statistics
- Number of students: 55 – 60
- Average age: 27– 40 years
- Contracting/Consulting mix: 4:3
- Gender mix (Female/Male): 1:4
- Professional mix: Engineers (civil & mechanical): 35%; Quantity Surveyors – 12%; Architects – 6%; Interior Designers – 4%; Construction Management graduates – 4%; others – 39%
Programme Advisory Board Members
Dan Ashby, Managing Director, Multiplex Constructions (NZ) Ltd, Chairperson
Peter Neven, General Manager Building, Fletcher Construction
Paul White, Director, Beca
Chris Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Hawkins Construction
Bruce Walker,Carson Group
Richard Harris, Director, Jasmax Ltd
Martin Fahey, Auckland Regional Manager, Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd
Waren Warfield, MD, Resource Co-ordination Partnership Pty Ltd
Brian Dackers, Managing Director, Rider Levett Bucknall
Prof. Thomas Neitzert, Head of School, AUT, AUT Dr John E. Tookey, Associate Professor/Programme Leader, AUT
Dr Tony Lanigan, Establishment Director, AUT
Dr Geoff Perry, Associate Dean: Developments, Faculty of Business, AUT
