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Research and Development

Master of Construction ManagementInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS SPECIALISTION


THE COURSE STRUCTURE BELOW ONLY APPLIES TO RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES PRIOR TO 2016

The specialisation in research and development caters for students interested in pursuing higher research degrees in construction and developing an academic career, or occupying R&D positions in the industry. It is designed to provide an all-encompassing view of the industry and its challenges, as well as promote analytical, problem-definition and problem-solving skills.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop a broad theoretical understanding of the construction sector;
  • Identify needs in the knowledge base or the product market of the construction sector;
  • Understand the mechanisms of technological change in construction;
  • Define appropriate R&D pathways in the private and the public sector.

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

All students must take:

  • 112.5 points of core specialisation subjects, including the following capstone subjects: ABPL90358 Research in Construction and ABPL90308 Experiences in Industry
  • 50 points of specialisation electives
  • 37.5 points of multidisciplinary electives which may include any of the following:
  1. Additional specialisation electives.
  2. Any Melbourne School of Design subject(s) provided preprequisites are met.
  3. Any University of Melbourne graduate subject(s) provided prerequisites are met and written approval is obtained from both the faculty through which the subject is offered and the course coordinator. Such approval must be provided to the Environments and Design Student Centre before teaching commences.

Students should choose specialisation and multidisciplinary electives in consultation with the course coordinator.

Subject Options

Research and Development specialisation subjects

Core specialisation subjects

Students are required to successfully complete all of the following subjects (112.5 points) in order to obtain the Research and Development specialisation in the Master of Construction Management.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ABPL90310 Construction Industry and Environment Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90309 Supply Chains in Construction
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90085 Culture of Building Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90326 Technological Innovation Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90329 Construction Policy No longer available
ABPL90330 Economics of Building Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90358 Research in Construction
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90359 Research Practicum in Construction
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90308 Experiences in Industry
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective specialisation subjects

Students are required to successfully complete at least 50 points from the following subjects in order to obtain the Research and Development specialisation in the Master of Construction Management.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ABPL90032 Building Services and Operations
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90030 Project Evaluation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90327 Procurement Methods
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90311 Studies in Building Cultures and Markets Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90370 Design Management
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90010 Advanced Construction Technology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90086 Environmental Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90277 Humanitarian Construction Not available in 2018 12.5
ABPL90325 Prefabrication in Building
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90331 ICT in Building
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90332 Labour in Construction
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Multidisciplinary electives

Student complete 37.5 points of multidisciplinary electives which may include any of the following:

  • Additional specialisation electives.
  • Melbourne School of Design graduate subjects provided prerequisites are met.
  • Any University of Melbourne graduate subject provided prerequisites are met and written approval from the home faculty plus the Master of Construction Management course coordinator is submitted to the Environments and Design Student Centre.

Click below for a list of Melbourne School of Design Multidisciplinary elective subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
Multidisciplinary elective subject list No longer available

Links

http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/master-construction-management

Last updated: 30 January 2024