Master of Management (Construction Project Management) at ICL Graduate Business School

Build the management expertise to lead complex construction and infrastructure delivery. The Master of Management with specialisation in Construction Project Management at ICL Graduate Business School combines advanced leadership study with project planning, cost control, procurement, risk management and sustainable infrastructure delivery.

Develop a complete view of the construction project lifecycle. Students learn to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, work with project information and support delivery that meets schedule, budget, quality, regulatory, health and safety, and sustainability expectations.

Why choose Master of Management - Construction Project Management?

• Complete an NZQF Level 9 master’s qualification with a construction project management specialisation.
• Build advanced capabilities in planning, cost control, procurement and risk management.
• Study AI-driven project planning and risk management in a construction context.
• Examine sustainable and resilient infrastructure delivery.
• Develop leadership skills for multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Complete a substantial 60-credit applied project with industry relevance.

Program at a glance

• Qualification: Master of Management - Construction Project Management
• NZQF level: Level 9
• Credits: 180
• Duration: 12 months
• Study structure: Three 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays
• Academic structure: Eight 15-credit papers and a 60-credit applied project
• Location: ICL Education Centre, Auckland CBD
• Delivery: Face-to-face study; students are required to bring their own suitable device
• English requirement: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent

From project planning to resilient delivery

Construction and infrastructure projects operate within demanding commercial, regulatory and technical environments. This programme develops the ability to connect management theory with the practical requirements of construction project delivery, including project planning, cost and schedule control, procurement, risk and stakeholder coordination.

Students also examine AI-driven planning, sustainability and resilient infrastructure. Through research and a major applied project, they learn to analyse project information and develop well-supported responses to complex construction and infrastructure challenges.

What you will study

• 8230 Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change - 15 credits
• 8281 Business Professionalism - 15 credits
• 8260 Business Transformation - 15 credits
• 8542 Research Methods - 15 credits
• 9230 Contemporary Leadership and Management - 15 credits
• 9203 Project Management - 15 credits
• 9206 AI-Driven Construction Project Planning and Risk Management - 15 credits
• 9207 Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Delivery - 15 credits
• 9537 Applied Project - 60 credits

Skills you can develop

• Construction project planning and control
• Cost, procurement and risk management
• AI-supported project planning
• Sustainable and resilient infrastructure delivery
• Multidisciplinary team and stakeholder coordination
• Applied research and evidence-based decision-making

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally meet one of the following academic or professional pathways:

• An original bachelor’s degree or Graduate Diploma in a business-related subject from a recognised institution, supported by full academic transcripts.
• Evidence of relevant skills and knowledge gained through appropriate professional or work experience in business studies or a related area may also be considered.
• Applicants with an undergraduate degree in another discipline may be considered when supported by relevant professional skills and knowledge.

A personal statement explaining your reasons for studying the programme is strongly recommended. ICL assesses applications individually and may request further academic or professional evidence.

English-language requirements

International applicants normally require Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no individual band below 6.0, achieved in one examination within the accepted validity period. An equivalent English-language result recognised by NZQA may also be accepted.

Asia Pathway can help you review your English evidence and determine whether an alternative recognised test or pathway may be appropriate before application.

Tuition and additional fees

• Tuition planning figure: approximately USD 24,300 for the complete three-semester programme.
• Per-semester tuition display: approximately USD 8,100.
• Official fees are invoiced in New Zealand dollars and should be reconfirmed before enrolment.
• Additional enrolment and course-material charges apply.

The USD amount is presented as a practical planning estimate. Exchange rates, ancillary charges and payment schedules can change, so Asia Pathway will confirm the current official fee statement before you commit to enrolment.

Career directions

The programme develops advanced management and specialist capabilities relevant to roles such as:

• Construction Project Manager
• Site Manager
• Project Engineer
• Quantity Surveyor
• Construction Planner or Scheduler
• Contracts Manager
• Construction Procurement Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager
• Project Controls Specialist
• Risk and Compliance Manager
• Construction Consultant

Career progression depends on each student’s prior qualifications, professional experience and the requirements of individual employers. Completion of the programme does not guarantee employment, professional registration or immigration outcomes.

Study in central Auckland

ICL Education Centre is located on Lorne Street in Auckland CBD, close to public transport, libraries, cultural institutions and the city’s commercial districts. Students can develop advanced professional knowledge in one of New Zealand’s most internationally connected urban environments.

Plan your application with Asia Pathway

Asia Pathway can help you compare specialisations, review academic and English-language eligibility, organise application documents and understand the study plan and fee schedule before you apply.

Contact Asia Pathway for a personalised course recommendation, eligibility review and current fee confirmation.