NZ Recommend Majors
Construction Management (CM)
Bachelor of Construction | Diploma in Construction | Postgraduate Diploma in Construction | Master's in Construction
Construction Management (CM)
Bachelor of Construction | Diploma in Construction | Postgraduate Diploma in Construction | Master's in Construction
The Construction Management degree program teaches students to develop and implement construction management techniques. It integrates technical and theoretical knowledge with industry experience, project management, and interpersonal skills for sustainable built environment development outcomes and practice. The Construction Management program prepares graduates to become leaders in creating built environments, starting with small-scale buildings, progressing to low-rise and large commercial structures, and moving to complex multi-service projects, gaining discipline-specific expertise.
Study pathways
Massey University
Construction Management programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) – 3 years
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Construction Management roles
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) – 1 year
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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1-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Project Manager
Master’s in Construction (Construction Project Management) – 1 year
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Project Manager
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Construction Management programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) – 3 years
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Construction Management roles
Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) – 2 years
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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2-year Post-Study Work Visa / Green List
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Career pathway: Construction Management roles
The University of Auckland
Construction Management programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Master of Engineering Studies (Construction Management) – 1 year ~ 1 year and 6 months
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Project Manager
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Construction Management programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Master of Construction Management – 1 year
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Project Manager
Career opportunities
Construction Management graduates in New Zealand receive competitive industry salaries, with many progressing into senior Construction Management roles within 10 years, including starting and managing their own businesses. Senior Construction Managers in New Zealand oversee and coordinate a wide range of construction, renovation, and structural projects, including permits, scheduling, design, and on-site construction delivery. This senior role carries significant responsibility and leadership duties, reflected in its high remuneration in the New Zealand construction industry.
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