Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management is a great stepping stone if you want to move into management positions in the construction sector. Learn to apply project management knowledge to the construction industry to ensure contracts are completed on time and within budget. You’ll be able to solve complex industry-related problems in teams and alone and provide leadership in a team environment.

Highlights

• Professional development to stay at the forefront of the competitive construction sector.
• An overview of project management theories, supply chain, people, and production management.
• Relevant to your career: relate new knowledge and material directly to your workplace. You’ll explore progressively more complex scenarios and develop the skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects.
• Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.
• Emphasis on self-directed learning, with assessment and feedback throughout the programme, and exams at the end.
• A mix of on-campus block courses (lectures, tutorials, team-based problem solving, research, discussions, and student presentations), eLearning, and assignments.
• Part-time study options are available.
• Suitable for architecture, construction industry, and property management staff from different backgrounds. A previous qualification is not required, but as places are limited, preference will be given to those with at least five years’ of industry experience or a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Gain exposure and experience with a wide number of construction software

Qualification

To graduate, you’ll need 120 credits, 75 of which need to be at level 7. See the courses below for your options.

Once you’ve completed this programme pathway, you’ll receive the Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management qualification.

Career Options

• Construction manager,
• Project manager,
• Site manager

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$9,300

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits) Save upto $2,000 (NZD) with Unitec International Study Grant 2026.Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 09 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 06 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

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