Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Law)

Massey University

Massey Universitys Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Construction Law gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking as well as your high-level research capability. A global perspective Youll gain a global perspective of the broad areas of construction law and dispute resolution. Although youll primarily cover New Zealand-related construction law issues, youll also cover some aspects from jurisdictions such as Australia, UK, Singapore, and Malaysia. This is especially in relation to construction contracts and adjudication. Understand contemporary issues Topics covered include a background to construction project management construction procurement tendering methods principles of construction law including professional liability drafting construction contracts in modern plain legal language interpreting construction contracts construction contract administration construction dispute resolution with a focus on statutory adjudication. Research-led learning from industry experts Youll learn from senior faculty members and industry experts. Our lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant backgrounds. Some have been involved in proposing and commenting on legislation affecting the construction industry. They have written standard terms of construction contracts, endorsed and published internationally. International participants and the wide mix of expertise allows you to have meaningful exchanges and interaction at postgraduate level. Further study If you complete the qualification 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 master's qualification.

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