Master of Construction Management (Professional)

About the course

Deakin’s Master of Construction Management (Professional) builds advanced capability for managing residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. You’ll deepen expertise across procurement, project economics, cost management, BIM and sustainability while developing leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Designed for built-environment or civil engineering graduates, and also for other graduates with relevant professional experience, this master’s degree strengthens professional practice in construction management.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles across the built environment, applying advanced project, commercial and stakeholder management skills to complex construction work. Career pathways include construction manager, project manager and quantity surveyor, as well as roles in consulting and organisations managing property portfolios. The degree also supports progression into research-oriented roles within the construction and built environment sector at master’s level.

Living Costs in Geelong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)