About Graduate Diploma In Construction Management in Ara Institute of Canterbury
Expand your knowledge and skills for senior roles in the construction industry.
This programme is designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in the construction industry by equipping you with specialised construction management skill sets.
It will enable you to perform with a strong sense of responsibility for your own practice and to be capable of effectively collaborating with other construction-related disciplines. During the programme you'll extend your technical, applied and legal knowledge and critically review practice within the construction industry.
You'll also learn how to improve the productivity of construction projects and advise on construction methodology through the life cycle of a project. An industry project will allow you to apply your research and critical thinking skills.
The Graduate Diploma in Construction Management is a practical option for degree-qualified construction industry professionals (eg architectural technologists and civil engineers) who wish to change pathway within the construction industry.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme you will be equipped to work at a high level within the construction industry.
Potential roles include: construction manager, residential or commercial site/project manager, building inspector or construction management academic.
Study pathways
Following the Graduate Diploma in Construction Management, you can pursue further tertiary study at post graduate level in the fields of construction management, project management or building science.
Recommended school subjects
- Maths
- English-rich subjects
- English
English requirements
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What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart .
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- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS, Pearson or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS test report form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20860 - NZD 21280 |
| Science (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 21280 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 21280 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 19150 - NZD 19500 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19630 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19500 |
| Management (6 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 20090 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
