Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
Study the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) and fast track your career.
The Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) is one of the first construction-focused management programmes in New Zealand. It will provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers. Massey’s Master of Construction courses are specifically developed for construction.
Become an expert in managing construction finances
The quantity surveyor is the financial expert of a construction project, including:
- preparing the feasibility studies
- quantifying and measuring what is to be built
- cost estimation and budgets
- preparing the tender documents
- advising on legal aspects
- valuing the work
- advising the client on payments
- finalising the final accounts.
Gain the skills you need
During the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) you will develop these advanced proficiencies and more. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge to the contractual and financial management of large-scale and complex building and construction projects.
This will enable you to contribute to the provision of early cost advice, contract documentation and tendering. You’ll also contribute to the budgeting and contractual and financial management of all phases of the building and infrastructure development life cycle. This is from design through to construction and subsequent management, maintenance and remodelling of the asset.
Research-led learning from industry experts
You’ll learn from highly-acclaimed academics and experienced industry professionals who are experts in the field. Your lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant sectors. They have built extensive industry networks and are able to research and apply the latest thinking in the subject area. The knowledge you receive is current and industry-relevant.
Campus Information
Auckland campus
Massey University’s innovative Auckland / Oteha campus is located on the North Shore of New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. The campus grounds are peaceful with many native trees and plants, yet it’s only a five minute walk to the expansive Westfield shopping centre with its movie theatres, shops, restaurants and numerous fast food outlets. If you want to travel further, there are buses running regular routes around the North Shore region and into Auckland city.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate academic entrance requirements
Masters, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required
- IELTS- 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT- 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
- PTE Academic- 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36810 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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