Master of Construction Practice (Professional)

This program is only available to international students. Your preference is currently set to domestic.

This program is only available to international students. Your preference is currently set to domestic.

Program overview

Bond’s Master of Construction Practice (Professional) is only available to international students. Domestic students – please see Master of Construction Practice. 

Bond’s Master of Construction Practice (Professional) is designed specifically for international students to equip graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding and versatile skill-set fundamental to the successful management of complex construction projects.  

With a program designed in close consultation with prominent professional industry boards and delivered in collaboration by both academics and industry professionals, students will learn about the latest techniques and technologies in a mix of learning environments from the classroom to practical experiences incorporating industry guest involvement, skills sessions, projects, and practical assessment pieces replicating workplace tasks. 

Graduates will gain a professionally recognised qualification to stand out in the construction industry. 

The ‘Professional’ component of the degree involves an additional 20 weeks to the Master of Construction Practice program. This will enable students to develop their work-ready skills, by expanding analytic and strategic thinking capabilities through self-analysis and developing communication skills through practical experience. 

Program code: SD-93018

CRICOS code: 071289A

Program overview

Bond’s Master of Construction Practice (Professional) is only available to international students. Domestic students – please see Master of Construction Practice.

Bond’s Master of Construction Practice (Professional) is designed specifically for international students to equip graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding and versatile skill-set fundamental to the successful management of complex construction projects.

With a program designed in close consultation with prominent professional industry boards and delivered in collaboration by both academics and industry professionals, students will learn about the latest techniques and technologies in a mix of learning environments from the classroom to practical experiences incorporating industry guest involvement, skills sessions, projects, and practical assessment pieces replicating workplace tasks.

Graduates will gain a professionally recognised qualification to stand out in the construction industry.

The ‘Professional’ component of the degree involves an additional 20 weeks to the Master of Construction Practice program. This will enable students to develop their work-ready skills, by expanding analytic and strategic thinking capabilities through self-analysis and developing communication skills through practical experience.

Program code: SD-93018

CRICOS code: 071289A

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About this 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 structures and soil mechanics, construction technology, construction techniques, plant and equipment, contract administration, building measurement, finance and cost planning, project management, refurbishment and retrofitting and risks. The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The program also meets the educational requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for attainment of an Open Builders License.

The ’Professional’ component of the degree involves an additional 20 weeks to the Master of Construction Practice program. This component enables students to develop their work ready skills to expand their analytic and strategic thinking capabilities through self analysis focused on work place outcomes and context. It also provides practical experience for students to appreciate the requirements of an industry workplace and develop their communication skills to improve their employability.

Students will undertake either a Work Placement in Australia (210 hours) OR a complete Professional Program (210 hours) that offers students a mix of classroom learning and practical experiences incorporating skills sessions, industry guest involvement, projects and practical assessment pieces replicating workplace tasks.

What you'll be studying

  • Year 1

    In Year 1 you will cover a range of comprehensive 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 structures and soil mechanics, construction technology, construction techniques, plant and equipment, contract administration, building measurement, finance and cost planning, project management, refurbishment and retrofitting and risks.

Program features

  • Professionally accredited

    The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The program also meets the educational requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for attainment of an Open Builders License.

  • World-class facilities

    Learn in the University’s state-of-the-art Sustainable Development Building Precinct, which is the first building in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star – Education PILOT Certified Rating for design by the Green Building Council of Australia.

  • Exclusive mentorship

    Under the ADCO Mentor Excellence Program eligible construction students in the Faculty of Society & Design will gain the unique opportunity to be mentored by seasoned experts from ADCO. These mentors, with their wealth of experience, offer invaluable insights, guidance, and hands-on exposure to the intricate world of construction. The Mentor Excellence Program is more than just a professional development opportunity; it's a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-industry application. It propels students into the construction industry with a wealth of knowledge to stand-out from the crowd, while ensuring ADCO has direct access to industry-ready graduates. 

  • Unique partnership

    ADCO Construction Company and Bond University join forces in an exclusive industry x education partnership. This alliance represents the epitome of synergy, where the dynamic capabilities of a leading construction powerhouse meet the limitless potential of academic excellence.

    ADCO Construction Company, a name synonymous with excellence in the construction industry, is renowned for delivering iconic structures, buildings, and spaces. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of construction technology has led them to Bond University, a university built on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • I chose Bond University because it is the only University that could offer me the shortest period of time to finish my studies. Also, it is the only University that does not require any prior experience or prerequisite in construction. Bond provides so many opportunities to build industry connections. I would definitely recommend Bond to other international students.

    Wentao Wang - China
  • Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

    The construction management and quantity surveying discipline prides itself on the level of practical experience shared between our educators in a field where this is so important. This experience is invaluable to our students and ensures graduates are equipped with the skills to apply innovative and adaptable solutions within complex environments – something which is highly sought after by the construction industry.

    Dr Dane Miller - Discipline Lead
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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

LEARN MORE

Hear from our Bondies

  • I chose Bond University because it is the only University that could offer me the shortest period of time to finish my studies. Also, it is the only University that does not require any prior experience or prerequisite in construction. Bond provides so many opportunities to build industry connections. I would definitely recommend Bond to other international students.

    Wentao Wang - China
  • Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

    The construction management and quantity surveying discipline prides itself on the level of practical experience shared between our educators in a field where this is so important. This experience is invaluable to our students and ensures graduates are equipped with the skills to apply innovative and adaptable solutions within complex environments – something which is highly sought after by the construction industry.

    Dr Dane Miller - Discipline Lead
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