Why Study/Key Benefits

The Without Specialisation – Master of Construction is a postgraduate construction qualification designed for students who want to develop advanced knowledge across construction without committing to one named specialisation. Massey describes the Master of Construction as a distinctive qualification focused on developing in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of construction, with postgraduate construction courses developed specifically for the qualification.

Key benefits include:

• Flexible study through coursework or research pathways.
• The opportunity to select courses from construction subjects, electives and research.
• Advanced study in areas such as construction project management, BIM, digital construction, sustainability, construction law, international construction and quantity surveying.
• A 45-credit research report in the 180-credit coursework pathway.
• A 90-credit thesis option in the research pathway.
• Advanced-entry options that can reduce the amount of study required to 120 credits for eligible applicants.
• Distance and online study is available, which can suit construction professionals who want to continue working while studying. 

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The Without Specialisation pathway allows students to select courses from Schedule A, Schedule B electives and Schedule C research. The programme must include Research Methods in Built Environment (218717) for the coursework pathway, and Research Methods in Built Environment (218717) plus Advanced Research Methods in Built Environment (218718) for the thesis pathway.

Key courses available within the structure include:

• 218717 Research Methods in Built Environment – 15 credits
• 218718 Advanced Research Methods in Built Environment – 15 credits
• 218710 Advanced Construction Planning and Scheduling – 15 credits
• 218712 Building Information Modelling Practices – 15 credits
• 218713 Digital Technology Applications in Construction – 15 credits
• 218714 Sustainable Buildings and Structures – 15 credits
• 218715 Sustainability and Climate Change for Construction Industry – 15 credits
• 218716 International Construction – 15 credits
• 218720 Advanced Construction Site Operations and Control – 15 credits
• 218730 Construction Project Management – 15 credits
• 218763 Advanced Construction Law – 15 credits
• 218764 Construction Contracts and Administration – 15 credits
• 218765 Construction Adjudication – 15 credits
• 218769 Energy-Efficient Building Design – 15 credits
• 218770 Advanced Construction Technology – 15 credits
• 218780 Quantity Surveying Practice – 15 credits
• 218781 Construction Financial Administration – 15 credits
• 127702 Sustainable Property Development – 15 credits
• 114702 Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations – 30 credits

The programme also includes research components:

• 218810 Research Report – 45 credits for the coursework pathway.
• 218828 Thesis 90 Credit Part 1 – 45 credits.
• 218829 Thesis 90 Credit Part 2 – 45 credits.
• 218830 Thesis – 90 credits.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The requested programme is Without Specialisation, meaning students do not need to complete the minimum 75 credits in a single named subject.

The broader Master of Construction currently lists:

• Without Specialisation
• Digital Built Environment
• Quantity Surveying
• Sustainable Built Environment

Programme Highlights

The programme offers:

• A specialised postgraduate qualification focused on construction and the built environment.
• Coursework and research routes.
• A flexible Without Specialisation option.
• Advanced study in construction management, technology, sustainability, BIM, digital technologies, construction law, international construction and quantity surveying.
• A substantial research component through either a 45-credit research report or 90-credit thesis.
• Advanced entry for applicants with specified prior qualifications or professional experience.
• Auckland campus as well as distance and online study.
• International students can study on campus in New Zealand or online outside New Zealand.

Career Outcomes

The programme does not publish a fixed list of job titles specifically for the Without Specialisation pathway because students can construct their study around different construction disciplines.

Depending on the student's prior qualification, selected courses and professional experience, the knowledge developed can be relevant to areas such as:

• construction project management
• construction planning and scheduling
• construction technology
• BIM and digital construction
• construction contracts and administration
• construction law
• quantity surveying
• sustainable construction
• international construction
• construction site operations
• construction financial administration
• research and further academic study

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

The current Massey information indicates several important points for international applicants:

• The programme has both coursework and thesis/research pathways.
• The standard qualification is 180 credits.
• A 120-credit advanced-entry route is available for qualifying applicants.
• Students entering Part Two through the coursework pathway need at least a B average across the first 60 credits in Part One.
• Students entering Part Two through the thesis pathway need at least a B+ average across the first 60 credits in Part One.
• Research-pathway applicants must provide a research-interest summary of no more than 200 words.
• Applicants relying on professional experience should provide a CV covering education and employment for at least the previous 5 years.
• Individual course prerequisites and restrictions apply.
• Course offerings and programme regulations can change, so students should confirm the intended course combination before enrolment.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students physically studying at Massey's Auckland campus generally require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa.

Immigration New Zealand currently states that this visa:

• costs from NZD $850;
• can be granted for up to 4 years;
• requires an offer of place from an approved education provider;
• requires evidence of tuition funding or an appropriate scholarship;
• requires evidence of sufficient living funds or an acceptable sponsor;
• requires acceptable medical and travel insurance;
• requires applicants to meet health and character requirements;
• requires a genuine reason for study;
• requires evidence that the student can leave New Zealand at the end of the stay.