QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree (Level 9, 120 or 180 points)
Duration
120-Credit Pathway: 1 year full-time (for those with advanced entry). 180-Credit Pathway: 1.5 years full-time.
Location
Auckland Campus / Distance (Online)
Fees
International: $46,100 + Student Services Fee
Entry Score
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (with no individual band lower than 6.0).
Next Intake
February / July
Programme Overview
The Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) at Massey is one of New Zealand's first management qualifications specifically focused on the construction sector. It is designed to develop senior-level expertise in financial and commercial management for large-scale, complex building and infrastructure projects.
The program emphasizes research-led learning, taught by academics and industry professionals with extensive networks. Students learn to handle the complete financial lifecycle of an asset from feasibility and initial cost advice to tendering, contract administration, and eventual remodeling or maintenance.
What You'll Study
The degree offers two distinct paths: the Coursework Pathway (professional practice focus) and the Thesis Pathway (advanced research focus).
Core Specialization Courses (60 credits)
- 218.717: Research Methods in Built Environment (15 credits)
- 218.730: Construction Project Management (15 credits)
- 218.780: Quantity Surveying Practice (Pre-contract focus: feasibility, cost plans, measurement) (15 credits)
- 218.781: Construction Financial Administration (Post-contract focus: procurement, claims, variations) (15 credits)
Pathway Requirements
- Coursework: Includes a 45-credit research report (218.764: Construction Contracts and Administration is a key component). Requires a B average in the first 60 credits.
- Thesis: Includes a 90-credit or 120-credit thesis. Requires a B+ average in the first 60 credits.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Professional Accreditation: The quantity surveying specializations are accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
- Financial Expertise: Positions graduates as the "financial experts" of construction, capable of feasibility studies, risk analysis, and legal advisory.
- Advanced Entry: Significant time and cost savings for those with a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or relevant professional experience (120-credit option).
- Distance Learning: One of the few Level 9 construction masters in NZ that can be completed entirely online.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | Leading financial management, cost estimation, and budget control. |
| Commercial Manager | Managing contractual risks and financial performance of projects. |
| Project Financial Advisor | Providing early cost advice and feasibility for developers. |
| Legal/Contract Consultant | Advising on construction law, variations, and dispute resolution. |
Entry Requirements
- Standard Entry (180 points): A relevant Bachelor's degree (e.g., Construction) with a B average in high-level courses.
- Advanced Entry (120 points): A Bachelor of Construction (Honours) OR a 4-year construction-related Honours degree OR a Bachelor of Construction plus 2 years of professional post-study experience.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (all bands 6.0+) or equivalent.
