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NZD 26000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Construction is aimed at construction professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications and improve their knowledge and skill to advance their careers.

Students will learn how to manage projects, including building information modelling, contracts management, health and safety management, quality management, sustainable technology and construction methodologies and specialise in Construction Management, Project Management or Quantity Surveying.  The student will have the opportunity to do an industry project to gain practical experience.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Apply analytical, practical and research capabilities to unfamiliar situations in the area of construction
  • Engage in professional level communication in visual, written and verbal modes
  • Assess efficiency and productivity in construction projects
  • Critically evaluate and financially manage construction projects
  • Evaluate, advise on and manage risks associated with construction projects
  • Manage employment relations in construction contexts
  • Manage quality assurance in construction projects
  • Evaluate and advise on sustainable construction materials, methods and technologies for use in construction projects
  • Design, evaluate and apply health and safety management systems in construction contexts (Construction Management specialists)
  • Plan and manage construction projects using project management principles, tools and techniques (Project Management specialists)
  • Undertake measurement and estimation processes for construction projects (Quantity Surveying specialists).
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Additional Information

Program Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Feb 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as architecture, engineering, science - with a construction related major/strand, surveying, technology) and been employed in a responsible position in the field of construction for at least three years.

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    26000

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    20000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    We have a wide range of scholarships available for domestic prospective and current students that can help you fund your study. Be sure to check scholarship details and application end dates. Please note that the scholarships are administered by a variety of different institutions and organizations, not just SIT. Eligibility criteria and application processes will differ depending on the scholarship and administering body.

    We have a range of scholarships that prospective SIT International Students can apply for to help assist them with their fees.

    MFAT New Zealand Scholarships for International Students

    The New Zealand Government offers scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study in New Zealand. These scholarships are from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade New Zealand.  Southern Institute of Technology is proud to be one of only eleven approved New Zealand education institutions for these scholarships. Learn More.

    Other International Scholarships

    Many scholarships for international students - including PhD scholarships and scholarships for Masters’ degrees - are offered by the New Zealand Government, other governments, educational institutions and philanthropists. 

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