The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Building Technology) is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s. WHAT IS IT LIKE? Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a masters level. The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the programme at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Construction. If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the masters programme. Learn how to make more efficient energy use of facilities and how to create a healthy facility, with the only building technology qualification in New Zealand. During the Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Building Technology) you will learn how to design and manage healthy and energy efficient homes and workplaces, from principles to applications. A focus on healthy buildings The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction has a focus on energy management and healthy buildings and is the only university course that looks at indoor air quality, healthy building and energy issues. Gain vital project management skills As well as specific learning around facilities management, you will gain skills in front-end general project management issues such as development, finance, planning and scheduling, contract and stakeholder management. This is supplemented by elective modules from other construction-related endorsements or schools according to your professional specialisation. Careers Past and current students are working as facilities managers, managing sustainable retrofits of housing, researching healthy homes, and conducting indoor environmental investigations. Sought after by employers International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Building Technology) structure You will follow a flexible course of study, consisting of courses totalling at least 120 credits at 700- or 800-level from the Schedule and attending block courses, workshops, tutorials, or laboratories as required.