Entry requirementsThe course is for professionals in all areas of construction. These include • architecture • quantity surveying • building surveying • civil and structural engineering • property management • construction management.
Academic titleMSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management
Course descriptionWe designed the course in collaboration with industrial partners such as Henry Boot and Gleeson. It produces professional construction managers capable of completing projects quickly, on budget and to a high standard.
It gives detailed knowledge of the specialist areas of construction management and is invaluable if you want to advance your career in the construction industries.
The course develops your understanding of present-day construction, with an emphasis on problem solving. We provide a balanced curriculum of up-to-date technological and managerial methods and traditional approaches to construction.
You gain a good all-round knowledge of construction management and the course’s flexibility allows you to concentrate on areas that are of most interest to you or your business. This equips you to manage and supervise the entire construction process, from information technology to project administration, and to understand and take on specialist roles.
Associated careers
Most of you will already be working in construction or a related area.
This course improves your working practices and prospects for promotion in your organisation, or helps you to find a position with more responsibility at another company, in the UK or overseas.
Past graduates have gained management positions in construction companies including Henry Boot, Gleeson and Totty.
Course content
Level one
• finance and law • principles of management • construction management • information technology
Level two
• construction economics • contract procurement • project administration • research workshop