Cost Planning and Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 5003
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Course ID
202192
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chamitha Wijewickrama
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop the students’ knowledge on planning and managing cost throughout various project stages and examine strategies to achieve optimum financial performance at both the project level and the business level. This includes cost planning and detailed estimating, business management, company management (accounting, cash flow), commercial management, and professional practice. The learners will develop analytical thinking, effective communication and economic consideration and interpretation skills required for a cost management profession. This course aligns with the program’s intent to excel learners to become leading professionals in the construction industry.

  • Introduction to Cost Planning
  • Cost Planning and Value Optimisation
  • Project Financials and Ethics

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss cost management principles throughout construction project stages
  • Apply cost planning techniques and economic factors throughout the design process of construction projects
  • Apply knowledge on estimating for tender submissions from a contracting standpoint
  • Analyse financial performance at the business and the project levels
  • Apply knowledge of management techniques at the business and project levels
  • Demonstrate ethical behaviour and professionalism in lifelong learning and diverse work settings

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28115
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 28114
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 28113
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 28112
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 28111
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 28106
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 228
Available
Available 228
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
Class number
Class number 28110
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 17 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
7 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
Class number
Class number 28109
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 17 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
7 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
Class number
Class number 28108
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 17 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
7 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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