Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Construction Management

Name: Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Construction Management
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: NTSC | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

1 year part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

16 February 2026

Application closes

08 February 2026

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Overview

Enhance your expertise in sustainable building practices by studying the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Construction Management at Victoria University.

Offered part-time over a year, this postgraduate construction course is designed for professionals wanting to upgrade their construction-industry expertise with targeted study of sustainable strategies.

You will develop a thorough understanding of sustainable-building regulations, and learn how to mitigate environmental impact for large construction projects. In addition, you'll update your project management skills with the latest techniques to effectively scope, schedule and cost projects while considering risk, quality and safety.

Become a leader in the field of eco-friendly building and meet the growing need for experts in sustainable construction.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assess and evaluate sustainable construction practices and their environmental impacts including recognition of First Nations Peoples’ perspectives;

Implement strategies to enhance sustainability outcomes in construction projects, positively impacting environmental preservation and socio-economic development;

Interpret local and international regulatory and compliance frameworks related to environmental sustainability in the construction industry; and

Advocate for sustainable practices within construction teams and projects, influencing broader industry adoption of environmentally conscious strategies.
: The construction industry must transition to green building practices to meet national and global sustainability targets. During your study, you will come to understand the barriers to sustainable construction in the infrastructure sector and the management and communication skills needed to overcome them.
You will analyse resource consumption and the environmental impacts of construction processes and materials while gaining industry-standard knowledge of modern and innovative technologies.
You will also explore topics specific to Australia, coming to understand First Nations Peoples' ecological stewardship, and sustainable design principles.
: This course is part of a suite of postgraduate courses in construction management.
After completing your graduate certificate you may choose to extend your learning by transferring to our Graduate Diploma in Construction Management.
Following the diploma, an additional year of study will result in the Master of Construction Management. A masters degree will put you at the top of your field with substantial professional experience and the opportunity to contribute advancements to your industry by conducting original, data-focused research.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Construction Management, students will be required to complete:

48 credit points of Core studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

This course leads to diverse career opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

You may find roles in construction companies, institutional entities, project management companies, quantity surveying companies, specialised consultancies, and trade-specific companies.

Graduates are qualified for a range of roles, including: