Diploma of Construction Management
UndergraduateTAS-CMG-DIP2025
Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
Carve out a career in this booming field
Developed with industry, this course is designed to prepare you for roles such as site supervisor, contract administrator, project management associate and estimating associate.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Applications close
- 9 Feb 2025,
- 6 July 2025
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Diploma of Construction Management
About this degree
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making methods to design solutions to complex construction project problems.
- Identify and evaluate continuing professional development and learning needs to monitor personal progress and performance outcomes.
- Analyse and apply contemporary project management methods, regulations, standards and business processes to support the completion of construction projects.
- Describe and communicate why professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of contemporary construction management practices are vital in project management.
- Analyse and apply communication methods appropriate to the professional context to elicit, interpret and transmit information and optimise workplace interactions to deliver construction projects.
You’ve built a rewarding career in construction, now level up and take the next step with the Diploma of Construction Management. Develop the skills to take on roles like contract administrator, project manager and estimating associate with this practical two-year, part-time university qualification.
The Diploma of Construction Management offers an opportunity for people working in building and civil construction to upskill and seize the opportunities arising from Australia’s significant housing and infrastructure projects pipeline. You'll graduate with the essential skills to lead construction projects effectively. From project planning to budgeting and risk management, you'll gain expertise in coordinating stakeholders and leveraging innovative technologies for sustainable outcomes. Developed in consultation with industry experts, our program will prepare you for leadership roles in the booming construction industry.
Recommended study pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.
Completion of 6 core subjects from the schedule below: (students are required to select core subjects in following order)
Semester 1:
- TAS-ZAX101 Leadership and Communication in Construction
- TAS-ZAX103 Legislation and Standards in Construction
- TAS-ZAA146 Managing Contracts
- TAS-ZAX102 Construction Cost Management
Semester 2:
- TAS-ZAX105 Stakeholder and Risk Management in Construction
- TAS-ZAX106 Construction Project Management
- Choice of 2 Discipline Elective
- TAS-ZAA132 Managing People
- TAS-ZAA133 Financial Decision Making
- TAS-ZAA140 Lean Thinking
- TAS-ZAS231 Quality Management
Note: If students enrol in two units per semester, we recommend students enrol in TAS-ZAX105 and TAS-ZAX106 in different semesters.
*Additional Information
For part-time students, we recommend students enrol in two subjects per semester, starting from the top line:
Semester 1 commencement - TAS-ZAX101 and TAS-ZAX103
Semester 2 commencement - TAS-ZAX105 and Discipline Elective
Award requirements
Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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Indicative total fee $11,240
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- Current employment in the construction industry; AND
- Partially completed an undergraduate program at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one subject of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level subjects completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any subjects, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
- Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).
- Current employment in the construction industry; AND
- Successful completion of one OUA open access subject of study at the equivalent AQF level (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points), unless otherwise specified.
- Current employment in the construction industry; AND
- Completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.
- Current employment in the construction industry; AND
- Completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program, as well as current employment in the construction industry.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Career opportunities
Developed in close consultation with industry, this program is specially designed for you to build on your technical or administrative construction work experience and prepare you for a variety of roles such as contract administrator, project manager and estimating associate.
These are some of the top careers projected to grow into 2026*:
- Contract, Program and Projects Administrators (9.3%)
- Construction Managers (10.2%)
- Safety Inspectors (5.4%)
*ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2021 and projections to 2026.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Construction Estimators | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Construction Managers | Over $120K | Up 29.5% |
Construction Project Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available
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