Master of Construction Practice
Become knowledgeable in construction practice and equipped with distinctive skills that are highly sought after in the built environment by studying a Master of Construction Practice.
Professional accreditation
Graduates of this degree are internationally recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as well as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). They are also nationally accredited with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), and meets the educational requirement set by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for the granting of an Open Builders Licence.
Intensive mode delivery
Intensive Mode Delivery is a compact and time efficient way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on professional and personal lifestyles. Each subject is delivered over two weekends during the semester. There are two sets of three day sessions per subject, scheduled Thursday to Saturday (approximately six to eight contact hours per day) with a break of four or five weeks between session one and session two of each subject.
Participants will receive 40 hours of combined lectures, discussion groups, case studies and workshops during contact hours. International students are required to be on campus every week.
Combined program available
View the Master of Construction Practice/Master of Project Management
About the program
The Master of Construction Practice covers a comprehensive range of subjects in the field of construction practice, focusing on the management and delivery of complex construction projects. The curriculum addresses a range of topics including building plans and processes, building structures and soil mechanics, construction techniques, contract administration, finance and cost planning, project management, refurbishment and retrofitting, and risks. It also contains a strong sustainability theme which equips graduates with distinctive skills that are highly sought after in the built environment.
Construction is a fast paced and evolving industry, with sustainability a prominent concern for both the private and government sectors. Roles within the construction industry can be applied to practitioners such as estimators or contract managers, or as professionals such as quantity surveyors or project managers. Graduates equipped with the skills to apply innovative and adaptable solutions within complex environments are highly sought after.
This degree will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the construction industry. Opportunities include building and construction management, contract administration, site management, facilities management, building services, quantity surveying, property development, project management, cost management and general management. The skill sets obtained in this degree may also be applied to related sectors such as civil engineering and mining. Graduates will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable development, and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world.
View the Master of Construction Practice - Program Structure and Sequencing
The structure of the Master of Construction Practice is based on both theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.
This program enables you to exit after four subjects with a graduate certificate, after eight subjects with a graduate diploma or complete 12 subjects for a master’s degree.
Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice (4)
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice program comprises 4 subjects, as follows:
Required Subjects (1)
Optional Subjects (2 + 1)
Choose 2 from the below subjects:
- Measurement 1
- Commercial Construction and Engineering
- Project Contract Administration
- Building Services
- Principles of Project Management
- Structures and Soil Mechanics
Plus choose 1 from the following:
- Building Controls and Regulation
- Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Property Rights
- Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit
- Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice (8)
You must complete the following two subjects:
And select six subjects from the following options:
- Commercial Construction and Engineering
- Early Estimating and Cost Planning
- Measurement 2
- Principles of Project Management
- Project Contract Administration
- Structures and Soil Mechanics
- Building Services
Master of Construction Practice (12)
To complete a Master of Construction Practice, you must complete all of the subjects below:
- Commercial Construction and Engineering
- Early Estimating and Cost Planning
- Integrated Measurement and Professional Practice
- Measurement 1
- Measurement 2
- Principles of Project Management
- Project Contract Administration
- Structures and Soil Mechanics
- Building Services
- Understanding Buildings
And select two subjects from the following options:
Academic entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree from an approved institution OR qualifications AND/OR relevant professional experience deemed equivalent by the Dean.
Pathways into this program are available via the Graduate Certificate in Certificate Practice and Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice.
Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
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How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.