Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Massey Universitys Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Quantity Surveying is a pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. This 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. Gain the skills you need During the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Quantity Surveying, you will develop advanced proficiencies. You will gain advanced knowledge in quantity surveying and commercial and contractual management of construction projects, construction law and research. This will enable you to contribute to the provision of early cost advice, contract documentation and tendering. Youll also learn about budgeting and financial management of all phases of the building and infrastructure development. That is from design through to construction and subsequent management, maintenance and remodelling of the asset. Think differently In this qualification, youll develop your capacity to think critically, logically and strategically. Through this, you can make informed and better decisions, and solve problems more effectively and ethically. Youll learn how to apply problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to the analyses of, and solutions to, construction and building industry problems. Planning Youll learn in-depth skills in conducting cost planning, design cost management and preparing budgets. Youll participate and collaborate as valued peers with colleagues in the wider domains of construction and infrastructure management education, design, planning, construction and maintenance.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) you will have been awarded or qualified forthe Bachelor of Construction degree or equivalent ora relevant Bachelor's degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate or an equivalent qualification.You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill