Benefit from a case-based approach to learning and explore the theory and practice of construction management. You will gain a basic understanding of the construction industry and construction projects, and graduate with the knowledge to begin a career as a construction professional. Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Construction Management is designed for graduates from a related built environment discipline looking to extend their knowledge and transition into the construction industry.

It is also suitable for graduates with demonstrable professional experience in construction, through public or private enterprises, wanting to formalise their entry into the construction management profession.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary context to gain knowledge on construction management, quantity surveying, Building Information Modelling and environmental systems.

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management, students must attain 8 credit points, which must include the following:

• seven (7) core units (7 credit points)
• one (1) level 7 open elective unit (1 credit point)
• DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• SRA710 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit) as a co-requisite for SRM776 Introduction to Construction Management.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

7 Core units + 1 Elective units = 8 Total

Graduates will find career opportunities in the fields of quantity surveying and construction management with a wide spectrum of employers which include construction companies, quantity surveying, project management and construction consultants.  In addition, they will also be eligible for relevant positions in client organisations in the property development arms of government departments and commercial companies such as banks, retailers and manufacturers.

Graduates who wish to do so will be able to pursue their careers overseas in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline completion of a

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