Construction Management, MSc, PGCert, PGDip

This course is designed for graduates and managers in the construction industry who wish to work in the UK and international arena, along with endorsement from the most prestigious professional bodies in the UK. Why choose this course?

Designed in consultation with RICS, CIOB and employers, the course develops skills and attitudes with regard to construction, culture and business environment. It encourages social and cultural awareness and builds on responsiveness and coping strategies necessary in the global construction market.

• Optional international residential study visit
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Flexible study options – full-time, part-time and Continuing Professional Development

You will develop:

• a systematic understanding of, and competence in, the technological and managerial processes associated with construction management in national and international environments
• your knowledge of health and safety, sustainability, ethics and social responsibility within the construction industry.

Postgraduate scholarships

The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.

There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in January. Please visit the website for more information.

Postgraduate open evenings

Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.

Any questions?
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Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418

What will I study?

Modules
Please find below module details for full-time and part-time study.

Full-time, One Year

• Integrated Working (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Technology (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects One (15 credit points)
• Managing Organisations and People (15 credit points)
• Construction Business Environment (15 credit points)
• Construction Health and Safety (15 credit points)
• Legal Studies (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects Two (15 credit points)
• Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points)

Part-time, Year One

• Integrated Working (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Technology (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects One (15 credit points)
• Construction Business Environment (15 credit points)
• Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points) (continued in Year Two)

Part-time, Year Two

• Construction Health and Safety (15 credit points)
• Legal Studies (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects Two (15 credit points)
• Managing Organisation and People (15 credit points)
• Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points in total)(continued from Year One)

How will I learn?

The course can be studied in any of the following ways:

• one year full-time (generally consolidated into two days per week)
• part-time - one day a week, two years

Individual modules from the course may be studied on a continuing professional development (CPD) basis.

Who teaches on this course?

Course Leader:


Dr Mukesh Kashyap

Peter Ramsay-Dawber
Dr Graham Dickens
Ian Spruce

How will I be taught?

• The course is delivered by NTU tutors, invited practitioners and industry experts.
• Teaching and learning methods include lectures, workshops, interactive seminars and projects.

International field trip

Each year the MSc Construction Management students have the opportunity to take part in an international field trip.

The trip gives an international perspective to the course and introduces students to some of the real-world challenges in the construction industry

Find out more about:

• the 2011 trip to Hong Kong and Dubai
• the 2010 trip to Hong Kong and take a look at trip images.

Dissertation

The Postgraduate Dissertation module places an emphasis on autonomous and independent learning. It is instrumental in enabling students to embed and integrate knowledge, understanding and skills in a professional context, and to develop, improve and demonstrate their abilities to undertake high quality research and critical analysis and reflection.

Site visits

We understand the importance of keeping up-to-date with industry progress so we organise regular visits to construction sites and national exhibitions. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an international study visit. You will be assessed on the learning outcomes of each module.

How will I be assessed?

There are a variety of assessment methods including:

• examinations
• assignments (including essays, case studies, portfolios and presentations)
• group projects
• a dissertation.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Resources

Our virtual learning environment - NTU Online Workspace (NOW) - enables students to access their university resources from anywhere in the world. It delivers learning materials, information and news relevant to your course and includes communication features such as email and discussion boards.

Our lecturers have an excellent reputation for being approachable with an open-door policy. They are also specialists working at the cutting edge of research, ensuring that the course content benefits from their experience, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge.

Newly refurbished buildings

During the 2010 spring term the newly refurbished Newton and Arkwright buildings reopened after an extensive regeneration project.

These impressive Grade II* listed buildings, designed by Hopkins, have undergone a multi-million pound transformation and now provide beautiful, light studio space, dedicated CAD rooms, a brand new Student Services Centre, state-of-the-art lecture theatres and seminar rooms, and a range of social spaces.

Special benefits

Students may change between the pathways to suit their changing circumstances if required.

Any questions?
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2572