Postgraduate Diploma in Construction - Facilities Management
The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Facilities Management) is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s.
Join the only facilities management qualification in New Zealand.
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Facilities Management) gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability.
Key project management skills
As well as specific learning around facilities management, you will gain skills in front-end general project management issues such as development, finance, planning and scheduling, contract and stakeholder management. This is supplemented by elective modules from other construction-related endorsements or schools according to your professional specialisation.
You will learn:
- how to make more efficient energy use of facilities
- how to create a healthy facility
- about energy management and healthy buildings
- how to manage your organisation’s facilities to create an environment that enhances workplace productivity.
Research-led learning from industry experts
You will learn from senior faculty members and industry experts, who come from a range of relevant sectors. They include architectural technology, environmental engineering, construction, engineering, and IT. International participants also feature strongly in all intakes. This wide mix of expertise allows for you to have meaningful exchanges and interaction at the postgraduate level.
Staff are very active in research on healthy buildings. That allows you to be at the cutting edge of this fast growing area.
A global perspective
You’ll gain a global perspective of the social, political and ethical influences on building and construction. You’ll learn how to use these in your decision-making process.
Your learning takes place in an environment of diversity, integrity and transparency. The environment replicates and reflects the standards of the construction management profession itself.
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Job Opportunity Potential
On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma you will be well equipped to aim for senior positions in the industry, after gaining requisite experience. Alternatively, you could continue on to the master’s, provided you meet the required academic performance.
Past and current students are:
- working as facilities managers
- managing sustainable retrofits of housing
- researching healthy homes
- conducting indoor environmental investigations
- involved with energy efficient retrofits
- enhancing the productivity of existing facilities.
You will be in demand
Careers you may progress to after completing this qualification include:
- advanced building design
- building investigations and energy audits
- facilities management
- building management.
There is a shortage of enough qualified graduates with skills in this area. There is over $100 billion of construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years in addition to the management of the existing building stock. Demand in many other countries is even higher.
Sought-after by employers
International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.
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: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
40080 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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