Pathway to masters The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Facilities Management) 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 facilities management qualification in New Zealand. The facilities management major has a focus on energy management and healthy buildings. You will learn how to manage your organisation’s facilities to create an environment that enhances workplace productivity. Key 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. They are involved with energy efficient retrofits and enhancing the productivity of existing facilities. You will be in demand Careers you may progress to after completing this qualification include: Advanced building design Building investigations and energy audits Facilities management Building management There is a shortage of enough qualified graduates with skills in this area - there is over $100 billion construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years in addition to the management of the existing building stock. Demand in many countries beyond New Zealand is even bigger. Sought after by employers International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognized as setting you apart from other potential employees. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Facilities Management) 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.