Overview

The Master of Construction - Quantity Surveying at Massey University is one of the first construction-focused management qualifications in New Zealand. Massey’s Master of Construction courses are specifically developed for construction.

Key facts

During the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying), you will develop these advanced proficiencies and more. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge to the contractual and financial management of large-scale and complex building and construction projects.

This will enable you to contribute to the provision of early cost advice, contract documentation and tendering. You’ll also contribute to the budgeting and contractual and financial management of all phases of the building and infrastructure development life cycle.

This is from design through to construction and subsequent management, maintenance and remodelling of the asset.

You’ll learn from highly-acclaimed academics and experienced industry professionals who are experts in the field. Your lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant sectors.

They have built extensive industry networks and are able to research and apply the latest thinking in the subject area. The knowledge you receive is current and industry-relevant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Built Environment

Construction Project Management

Quantity Surveying Practice

Construction Financial Administration

Construction Contracts and Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have been awarded or qualified for a construction related four year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B; or
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B+ over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.

have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B or
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification and have completed at least two years of relevant post-study professional experience; or

The full requirement list is on the programme's page.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46100 NZD / year

≈ 46100 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

11645 NZD / year

≈ 11645 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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