Master of Construction
New Zealand Massey University Degree
Pathway Programs at GISM Campus
To the World of Construction
Become a world-leading construction specialist, with Massey University’s Master of Construction. It is a highly demanded and the only degree in New Zealand focused on construction.
This 1+1 pathway is available in Sri Lanka, only at GISM.
The Master of Construction at Massey University is a unique degree. It focuses on building in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of construction. It is the only qualification in New Zealand that has specifically developed postgraduate construction courses.
This master’s qualification builds on Massey’s bachelor’s degree in construction – the only one offered in New Zealand.
This 1+1 pathway is available in Sri Lanka, only at GISM.
The Master of Construction at Massey University is a unique degree. It focuses on building in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of construction. It is the only qualification in New Zealand that has specifically developed postgraduate construction courses.
This master’s qualification builds on Massey’s bachelor’s degree in construction – the only one offered in New Zealand.
Overview of the program
GISM offers one-year Postgraduate Diploma programme that combines intensive tuition in a suite of postgraduate-level fundamental construction and surveying courses, taught in English, specifically designed to prepare GISM Students for entry into Massey Masters Programme (one year). Students who successfully complete and pass all of the examination requirements of the GISM Programme with B grade average or above, will be eligible to enter Massey University Master of Construction Programme and continue their studies towards one of the following Massey Master’s Degrees:
- Master of Construction (Construction Project Management)
- Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
- Master of Construction (Construction Law)
Students who successfully complete 120 credits of study at Massey under the Master of construction programme will be eligible to receive either the Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) or the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) degree from Massey University.
Those who are interested to study alternate field in demand instead of Master of Civil Engineering in Sri Lanka or Master of Civil Engineering in New Zealand, these majour options in Masters Construction would be ideal to think about.
Those who are interested to study alternate field in demand instead of Master of Civil Engineering in Sri Lanka or Master of Civil Engineering in New Zealand, these majour options in Masters Construction would be ideal to think about.
About Massey University
Massey University is one of the largest universities in New Zealand and continues to be ranked globally as one of the top three universities in New Zealand. Massey University’s proud history spans over 80 years of academic excellence and this university is sought-after throughout the world for its leading-edge research and innovation. Hence, Massey students experience international quality teaching by top researchers and lecturers who have strong links with their industries.
Massey is also the New Zealand’s only multi-campus university with three well positioned campuses in the North Island: Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. With its excellent support staff and over 30,000 students from over 100 different countries from all over the world. Its international students find a warm and welcoming environment at Massey and a climate in which they are encouraged to excel in their studies.
Massey is also the New Zealand’s only multi-campus university with three well positioned campuses in the North Island: Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. With its excellent support staff and over 30,000 students from over 100 different countries from all over the world. Its international students find a warm and welcoming environment at Massey and a climate in which they are encouraged to excel in their studies.
GISM is the Massey University Education & Research partner in Sri Lanka
Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM), Nugegoda, Sri Lanka is the collaborative partner campus of Massey University, New Zealand. With successful 10 years as a leading higher education institute, GISM paves the platform for Sri Lankan students to possess a world-class higher educational qualification via its partner universities including Massey University-New Zealand. GISM offers several Certificate courses, Diploma courses and Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degree pathways. Also, GISM supports for direct transfer for Masters and PhD research studies. Over the past 10 years, 22 student batches have transferred to Massey University, New Zealand and they studied with flying colours and secured with professional jobs in New Zealand.
Careers you will be in demand…
There is a shortage of enough qualified graduates with skills in this area -
there is over $100 billion construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years. Demand in many countries beyond New Zealand is even bigger. There will be a massive growth in the construction industry. The construction industry is a significant contributor to any country’s economy. It is often used as a catalyst industry to spur further economic growth because it has a ‘multiplier’ or knock-on effect on the rest of the economy.
The New Zealand construction industry is likely to face acute shortages. Consider the following:
In Auckland alone there have been suggestions that with the estimated population growth of close to a further million people, another 300,000 new homes need to be built. Assuming each new house costs $300,000.00 to build, that translates to $90 billion worth of work.
We then have to add to that the costs of the new convention Centre at Sky City, the rail links proposed for Auckland, a second harbor crossing (tunnel or bridge), expansion of the dedicated northern bus way, additional commercial projects (shopping and offices) to cater for the additional population, additional recreational projects including the new pool at North Harbor stadium and the AUT-Millennium Institute of Sports and Health expansions including another Olympic-size pool, the need to work out costs of construction for insurance valuation purposes, the need to strengthen buildings that do not comply with minimum earthquake requirements, and the extensive rectification of leaky buildings around Auckland.
Then, going beyond Auckland, we need to add the costs of construction work projected to grow in Hamilton, Wellington post-earthquake repairs, and the major Christchurch rebuild
Choose Your Majors
This is one of the major studies specialized in project management in Construction field of study. You can complete Postgraduate Diploma in construction project management in Sri Lanka which is a pathway programme of the Massey University degree Master of Construction in New Zealand. You can study here in Sri Lanka and transfer to New Zealand Massey University to complete the Masters in one year.
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Construction Project Management as a major of construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Construction Project Management which is a very well recognized in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
“The Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) is one of the first construction-focused management qualification in New Zealand. It will provide you with the sound management skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of complex construction projects”, according to Massey University at:Click Here
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Construction Project Management as a major of construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Construction Project Management which is a very well recognized in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
“The Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) is one of the first construction-focused management qualification in New Zealand. It will provide you with the sound management skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of complex construction projects”, according to Massey University at:Click Here
This is one of the major study area specialized in project management in Construction field. You can complete Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity surveying in Sri Lanka which is a pathway programme of the Massey University degree Master of Construction in New Zealand. You can study here in Sri Lanka and transfer to New Zealand Massey University to complete the Masters in one year.
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Quantity Surveying as a major of construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Quantity Surveying which is a very well recognized qualification in industry. Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
Massey University emphasizes that “The Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) is one of the first construction-focused management qualifications 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.” For more information: Click Here
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Quantity Surveying as a major of construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Quantity Surveying which is a very well recognized qualification in industry. Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
Massey University emphasizes that “The Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) is one of the first construction-focused management qualifications 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.” For more information: Click Here
Specializing in Construction Law in Masters level is another opportunity available for the potential students who are willing to engage in Construction industry. Massey University offer this major study option under Master of Construction programme. If anyone who is interested starting a world-class degree in Master of Construction in Sri Lanka leading to Master of Construction in New Zealand with Construction Law specialization, GISM’s pathway arrangement is an ideal choice as a cost effective and safe study option. You can study here in Sri Lanka and transfer to New Zealand Massey University to complete the Masters in one year.
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Construction Law as a major of Construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Construction Law which is a very well recognized qualification in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
According to Massey University, ‘The Master of Construction (Construction Law) degree is unique. It the only specialist master’s degree qualification with a construction law specialisation offered in New Zealand. It is a flexible study qualification that allows you to continue to work full time.’ You can read more information at: Click Here
You have chance of selecting your major specialization when you have good understanding about the area of construction as you prefer at the beginning of the first year Postgraduate Diploma studies at GISM campus in Sri Lanka. GISM also has included further supporting elective paper modules such as Management Information Systems, Legal and Social Environment, Principles of Finance and Accounting for you to select
This choice is ideal if you are interested studying Construction Law as a major of Construction leading to a world-class Master of Construction Degree in New Zealand. Your qualification will be Master of Construction with major specialization in Construction Law which is a very well recognized qualification in industry.
Also, GISM’s pathway arrangement provides you with a significant cost saving together with other benefits such as proper guidance and the solution to your problems you may experience when you start in a new overseas university study environment.
According to Massey University, ‘The Master of Construction (Construction Law) degree is unique. It the only specialist master’s degree qualification with a construction law specialisation offered in New Zealand. It is a flexible study qualification that allows you to continue to work full time.’ You can read more information at: Click Here
Entry Requirements
OR
Three-year National Diploma in Technology in civil engineering offered from the University of Moratuwa with two years of experience in relevant field
OR Higher Diploma in civil or construction engineering offered from a recognized institution with three years of work experience in relevant field
OR
Any recognized Diploma level qualification in relevant field with six years of experience working in a construction position or in a middle-level technical position in relevant field.
AND
Selection by interview.
Course Contents
This course has four core papers and five elective papers. Students must complete all core papers and two any other papers selected from the list of elective papers. Students who need to study postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying must select EC.124, Quantity Survey Practice module. Students need to obtain 120 credits to complete the postgraduate diploma in construction at GISM Campus, Sri Lanka.
On successful completion, students will be awarded with postgraduate diploma from GISM qualifying them to enter into one-year master of construction program at Massey University, New Zealand. The credits they earn from the course will be transferred with them when they start the Master’s program at Massey University.
On successful completion, students will be awarded with postgraduate diploma from GISM qualifying them to enter into one-year master of construction program at Massey University, New Zealand. The credits they earn from the course will be transferred with them when they start the Master’s program at Massey University.
Career Prospectus
A Master of Science degree will put you on a path to gain well-developed research skills for working on
high-level research projects in construction fields both in industry and academia. In this study you will develop
analytical thinking and problem-solving skills while developing your knowledge further for converting
subject matters into practice for achieving meaningful outcomes in your research studies.
Fees & Earnings (As At Feb. 2023)
Fees
Below is an indication of tuition fees. Please note: Massey University tuition fee is subject to change annually.
Earning Capacity
Work during studies:
New Zealand provides 20hours of part-time work during studies and 2-3 months of full-time work during holidays. Assumption: $15NZD per hour earning capacity during studies.
Post study work:
After the degree you are able to apply for Graduate Job Search Visa which allows you to remain in New Zealand and work full time in your chosen careers. Assumption: $45,000NZD annual salary at a full-time job.
During and After Studies
- Industry-relevant research
- World-leading lecturers and supervisors
- Most Affordable GISM pathway with 60% saving
- Job Visa in New Zealand after graduation
- Transfer guaranteed by GISM International
- Able to take the Family with you when you transfer
- Able to apply PR with relevant job offer
Why Postgraduate Studies ?
Postgraduate study is hard work but hugely rewarding and empowering. The workload replicates the high-pressure environment of senior workplace roles.
Become a construction specialist
When you study towards Massey’s Master of Construction you will learn the detail you need to become a construction professional with expertise in:
- Construction technology
- Cost and financial aspects of construction
- Legal aspects of construction projects
- Management of construction projects
Related Study Options
GISM offers Diploma in Construction in Sri Lanka which is a Pathway Programme of Massey University Bachelor of Construction. This qualification leads to Massey University Bachelor Degree so, you can continue with second year at Massey University. This is an affordable study model one can start from simple beginning to Bachelor of Construction pathway to go to New Zealand and complete Degree.
How to Join ?
- Fill an Enrolment Form and provide any supporting documents
- Sit for the Selection Interview
- Complete the Enrolment by paying the Registration Fees.
For more information, get in touch with one of our student counselors,
Call 011-2820810 / 0712242242 or email [email protected]
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