Overview

The strategies and techniques of Construction - Sustainable Built Environment at Massey University for the built environment include:

Green procurement
Design for Excellence (DfX)
Sustainable construction techniques and practice
Zero-carbon buildings
Constructability, operation and maintenance considerations.

Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

Climate change
The principles of sustainability
The UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the built environment.

You’ll be able to lead the development of sustainable built environments and zero-carbon built environment industry initiatives.

Career

Construction consultants, public policy, engineering consultants and government agencies all require skilled people with a knowledge and understanding of how climate change and zero carbon initiatives will impact the built environment and how to create a more sustainable construction industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability and Climate Change for Construction Industry

Sustainable Property Development

Research Methods in Built Environment

Energy-Efficient Building Design

Sustainable Buildings and Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 15 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in New Zealand

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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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IELTS

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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

50190 NZD / year

≈ 50190 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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