Graduate Diploma in Construction Management

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year full-time (part-time available)

Location

City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch

Fees

NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February and July

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Management at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates in construction, engineering or architecture who want to move into managing building projects.

The programme includes an industry-based applied project and is taught at the Madras Street campus in Christchurch.

What You'll Study

Planning and Quality
Programming
Site Management
Design Construction Integration
Complex Construction
BIM 4D and 5D Coordination
Construction Codes, Standards and Practices
Applied Project

Why Choose This Programme?

Built for graduates: adds construction management to an engineering, architecture or construction degree in one year.
Industry project: includes an industry-based applied project.
Two intakes: start in February or July.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Construction management	Construction manager, or residential or commercial site or project manager.
Inspection	Building inspector.
Further study	Postgraduate study in construction management, project management or building science.

Entry Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture (for example BEng, BEngTech, BArch) or equivalent. Alternative entry is available for equivalent skills.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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