Project Management for Construction

Overview

Overview

On this course, you’ll examine construction project management from all angles. You’ll consider the economic, social and environmental issues that can affect various ventures.

You’ll also familiarise yourself with the main tools and techniques available for project management, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and other essential software.

Whether you’re looking to improve your leadership abilities within your current role or move into a more senior position, you’ll leave this course with the skills and confidence to manage complex construction projects.

What you'll experience

• Learn to consider construction project management as an integrated process, starting when clients make the initial decision to begin a construction project
• Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and environmental issues that affect large construction projects, as well as the expertise to address them
• Gain experience with BIM processes and Revit software, and understand the information management behind it
• Examine the range of tools and techniques available for project management, including how to apply them and justify their use
• Become familiar with the laws surrounding construction, including construction contract law and other forms of liability

Work experience and career planning

Our MSc Project Management for Construction is designed to develop the skills you need to succeed within a leading role in a construction project.

Alongside familiarising you with key tools and processes, the research and critical discussions you’ll participate in will help build the confidence, communicativeness, and attention to detail that organisations actively seek.

These skills, coupled with the support you can receive from our exceptional Careers and Employability Service, will help position you as a valuable hire to employers across the world.

To learn more about the paths of progression available to you after graduation, visit our Careers and opportunities page.

Teaching and Programme Assessment

All assessments for the course are based on coursework submitted online. Your performance is assessed through coursework such as:

• Written assessments
• A dissertation

You’ll also receive feedback on formal and informal assessments to help you improve your work.