Construction Management Research Dissertation A

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 6000
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Course ID
202196
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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
Jian Zuo
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Course level
2
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Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to locate and critically review literature related to an identified research topic; and consequently, develop a research proposal. Building upon fundamentals of scientific research, this course provides opportunities for students to practice in construction management specific paradigms. By designing a research proposal, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to construction management related research. This course aligns with the program's intent to prepare future leaders of the construction industry that are able to locate and solve problems with proper research skills. 

  • Preliminary Research Proposal
  • Literature Review and Research Framework
  • Final Research Proposal Submission  

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of principles of construction management related research
  • Locate, evaluate and critique existing studies related to selected research topic
  • Identify the gap within the existing body of knowledge and research questions
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of common research paradigms, methods and tools for construction management
  • Develop a research proposal related to construction management

Availability

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Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20234
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 245
Available
Available 245
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

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Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 50215
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 245
Available
Available 245
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BLDGX300 Construction Management Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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