Why Study/Key Benefits

• The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Without Specialisation) is designed for graduates who want advanced, predominantly taught postgraduate study in construction without committing to one specific endorsement.
• It develops construction knowledge and professional skills relevant to current industry needs.
• Massey highlights the industry experience of its construction teaching and research staff and their understanding of what employers look for.
• The qualification can be used as a stepping stone towards the Master of Construction, subject to meeting the master's academic requirements. Credits gained in the diploma may be credited towards the master's.
• The programme allows students to combine construction subjects with selected interdisciplinary electives, making it possible to build a broader study profile.
• Massey states that there is substantial construction activity and demand for qualified construction professionals in New Zealand and internationally. This is an institutional description of industry demand, not a guarantee of employment

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The Without Specialisation pathway requires 120 credits from the non-endorsed schedule.

Current listed construction subjects include:

• Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations – 30 credits
• Sustainable Property Development – 15 credits
• Building Information Modelling Practices – 15 credits
• Digital Technology Applications in Construction – 15 credits
• Sustainable Buildings and Structures – 15 credits
• Sustainability and Climate Change for Construction Industry – 15 credits
• Research Methods in Built Environment – 15 credits
• Construction Project Management – 15 credits
• Advanced Construction Law – 15 credits
• Construction Contracts and Administration – 15 credits
• Construction Adjudication – 15 credits
• Energy-Efficient Building Design – 15 credits
• Advanced Construction Technology – 15 credits
• Quantity Surveying Practice – 15 credits
• Construction Financial Administration – 15 credits.

Selected subjects cover areas such as:

• BIM development and management
• Digital construction technologies
• Sustainable buildings
• Zero-carbon construction
• Climate change and the built environment
• Construction research methods
• Construction project management
• Construction law and contracts
• Construction adjudication
• Energy-efficient building design
• Advanced construction technology
• Quantity surveying
• Construction financial administration.

The non-endorsed schedule also permits selected interdisciplinary courses, including:

• International Construction – 15 credits
• Leadership and Teamwork – 15 credits
• Managing Financial Resources – 15 credits
• Operations and Supply Chain Management – 15 credits
• Digital Transformation – 15 credits
• Emergency Management – 30 credits
• Sustainable Development – 30 credits
• Sustainable Development Goals in Practice – 30 credits
• Planning Law – 30 credits
• Supply Chain Analytics – 15 credits
• Value Chain Management – 15 credits
• Quality Improvement – 15 credits
• Quality System Development and Management – 15 credits.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The requested pathway is Without Specialisation, meaning there is no mandatory endorsement.

Massey states that the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction can be completed with or without an endorsement. An endorsed pathway requires at least 75 credits within the relevant endorsement, whereas the Without Specialisation pathway uses 120 credits from the non-endorsed schedule.

The current qualification lists these endorsement options:

• Construction Law
• Construction Project Management
• Digital Built Environment
• Quantity Surveying
• Sustainable Built Environment

Programme Highlights

• NZQF Level 8 postgraduate diploma.
• 120 credits.
• 1 year full-time.
• Part-time study available.
• Auckland campus and distance/online study.
• International students can study on campus in New Zealand or online from outside New Zealand.
• Without Specialisation allows 120 credits from the approved non-endorsed schedule.
• Combination of construction-specific and interdisciplinary subjects.
• Topics include BIM, digital construction, sustainability, construction law, project management, quantity surveying and construction technology.
• Can provide a pathway towards the Master of Construction if the required academic performance is achieved.
• Credit from the diploma may potentially be transferred into the Master of Construction.

Career Outcomes

Massey states that graduates completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction can be equipped to pursue senior industry positions after gaining the required professional experience. The qualification can also provide a pathway to the Master of Construction for students who meet the academic requirements.

Depending on the subjects selected, relevant career areas can include:

• Construction management
• Construction project management
• Construction consultancy
• Construction technology
• Sustainable construction
• Digital built environment and BIM
• Construction contracts and administration
• Quantity surveying
• Property development
• Construction-related government and policy work
• Research and further postgraduate study.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• The current programme is open to international students both on campus in New Zealand and online from outside New Zealand.
• The current qualification is 120 credits and normally takes 1 year full-time.
• Students studying full-time normally take 60 credits per semester.
• The qualification regulations require at least 120 credits at Level 7 or 8 and may require attendance at block courses, workshops, tutorials or laboratories depending on the courses selected.
• Not all courses are offered every year, so students should check course availability before finalising their study plan.
• The current regulations identify Building Technology and Facilities Management as endorsements with no new enrolments.
• Massey states that satisfactory completion may allow progression to the Master of Construction, subject to the master's entry requirements.

International Student Visa Requirements

For an international student physically studying at Massey's Auckland campus, the relevant visa is generally the New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa.

Current Immigration New Zealand requirements include:

• Offer of place from an approved education provider.
• Evidence of sufficient tuition funding or an eligible scholarship.
• Evidence of sufficient living funds or an acceptable sponsor.
• Good health and character.
• Genuine intention to study.
• Appropriate medical and travel insurance.
• Evidence that the student can leave New Zealand at the end of the stay.