MSc Construction Management
The MSc in Construction Management programme is a one year, full-time Master degree course of advanced management studies for the modern construction industry. Students on this programme study are required to study all the eleven compulsory modules.
Aims and objectives
The aims of the programme are to enhance to professional and technical skills by focusing on the managerial, economic, legal, and business skills needed in the construction sector in the developed and the developing world.
- Understand how to manage a project from inception through to completion from the perspective of the client, design team, and contractor.
- An overview of how the construction sector operates in the developed and developing world, the macro economics and micro economics factors that influence the work of the sector.
- Understand the management of the firm, including human resource issues, finance and accounting, and organizational issues.
- A view of procurement methods and contractual arrangements for the design and construction of facilities.
- The role of information and communication technologies in the construction sector.
- Understanding the expectations of clients, developers, financiers, and investors in the project.
Transferable skills
Students are expected to acquire an ability to think analytically, to develop frameworks for considering and resolving complex problems, and to discriminate between good and bad arguments. They will be able to research a variety of sources in libraries and on the internet, and, in particular, to research and assess academic literature. Particular elements of the programme expose students to the use of information technology and encourage the development of general professional capabilities including recognition of deadlines, time management and communication skills.
Programme structure
The course starts at the beginning of the Autumn Term and is fully taught for two ten-week terms. The remainder of the course, from June until September, is devoted to the research-based dissertation, for submission towards the end of September.
Entry requirements
Candidates for admission to the programme should hold a good first degree, preferably with some relevant industrial experience. Candidates with professional qualifications will be considered.
Modules
- Organisation and Business Management
- Technology
- Project Management
- Construction Contract Law
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Construction and the Economy
- Environmental Engineering
- International Construction
- Human Resources
- Dissertation
- Case Studies
Career prospects
MSc graduates will broaden their career prospects and opportunities. The MSc Construction Management provides students with a broad vision of the construction sector. It enhances both professional and business skills. Students have followed careers in both the private and public sectors in project management, construction management, architectural and engineering design, general business management and real estate investment appraisal. Some students find that the challenge of research takes them towards pursuing a career in research.