NZ Recommend Majors

Construction Management (CM)

Bachelor of Construction

The Construction Management program teaches students how to develop and implement construction management techniques. It integrates technical and theoretical knowledge with industry experience, management, and interpersonal skills to contribute to sustainable development of the built environment. The program prepares graduates to be leaders in creating built environments, starting with small-scale buildings, progressing to low-rise and large commercial structures, and eventually moving to complex, multi-service projects while gaining discipline-specific expertise.

Study pathways

Recommended university

Massey University

Programme

Construction Management programme

Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study

 

Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) – 3 years

  • IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme

  • 3-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Construction Management roles

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) – 1 year

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme

  • 1-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Project Manager

 

Master in Construction (Construction Project Management) – 1 year

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme

  • 3-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Project Manager

Recommended university

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Programme

Construction Management programme

Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study

 

Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) – 3 years

  • IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme

  • 3-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Construction Management roles

 

Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) – 2 years

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme

  • 2-year Post-Study Work Visa / Green List

  • Career pathway: Construction Management roles

Recommended university

The University of Auckland

Programme

Construction Management programme

Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study

 

Master of Engineering Studies (Construction Management) – 1년 ~ 1년 6개월

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme

  • 3-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Project Manager

Recommended university

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Programme

Construction Management programme

Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study

 

Master of Construction Management – 1 year

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme

  • 3-year Post-Study Work Visa

  • Career pathway: Project Manager

Career opportunities

Construction Management graduates in New Zealand enjoy high industry salaries, with many progressing to senior roles within 10 years, including running their own businesses. Senior Construction Managers oversee and coordinate a wide range of tasks across construction, renovation, and structural projects, covering permits, programming, design, and actual construction. The role carries significant responsibility, reflecting its high remuneration.

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