OVERVIEW
This MSc in Construction Management is an industry-focused and topical course which aims to enhance the career options for those with an undergraduate degree in construction management or architectural technologists, engineers, surveyors or legal practitioners seeking career advancement.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This course offers an accredited route for holders of appropriate first degrees which are not construction-related to gain Chartered Builder (CIOB) status and benefit from the excellent job opportunities in the construction industry.
This degree is designed to have a wide appeal across construction industry professions.
The format of this course has been designed in conjunction with employers to suit part-time students working in industry. It is also popular with full-time students.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course includes six taught modules including:
project management;
construction procurement;
organisational theory;
construction economics;
financial management and control;
strategic management in construction.
There is also an integrated group project and an individual research project. The integrated project provides you with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills gained in previous and concurrent modules of study and (where appropriate) in the workplace, and use these to carry out a comprehensive analysis of construction management problems.
The project will require group work integrating the technical, economic, socio-political and interpersonal aspects of the project process, and can be work-based for part-time students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enter the course you should have an honours degree in any relevant area related to construction or built environment, or equivalent. Students whose first language is not English should have achieved a minimum English language standard of IELTS 6.5.
HOW TO APPLY
To find out more about how to apply, click on the Apply For This Course button above.
Please note: we have a range of taught postgraduate awards to suit your needs, from Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma to a full Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MSc, LLM). In most cases you can decide to exit at Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level, without carrying onto the full Master's qualification.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE ENHANCE MY CAREER PROSPECTS?
This course provides a topical and industry-focused postgraduate education to enhance career opportunities in the construction industry. It will prepare you for careers in managing companies and human resources, motivation and leadership as well as strategic planning.
The MSc in Construction Management is also suitable for those in roles such as architectural technologists and surveyors as well as those seeking career advancement to senior level in the construction industry.
GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAMME
To prepare students for the challenges of the global employment market and to strengthen and develop their broader personal and professional skills Coventry University has developed a unique Global Leaders Programme.
The objectives of the programme, in which postgraduate and eligible undergraduate students can participate, is to provide practical career workshops and enable participants to experience different business cultures.
Click here for further details.
DOWNLOAD A PROSPECTUS
If you click on the Order a Prospectus button above, we will send you a printed Postgraduate Mini Guide. Alternatively you can download this, or the full prospectus, here.
This MSc in Construction Management is an industry-focused and topical course which aims to enhance the career options for those with an undergraduate degree in construction management or architectural technologists, engineers, surveyors or legal practitioners seeking career advancement.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This course offers an accredited route for holders of appropriate first degrees which are not construction-related to gain Chartered Builder (CIOB) status and benefit from the excellent job opportunities in the construction industry.
This degree is designed to have a wide appeal across construction industry professions.
The format of this course has been designed in conjunction with employers to suit part-time students working in industry. It is also popular with full-time students.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course includes six taught modules including:
project management;
construction procurement;
organisational theory;
construction economics;
financial management and control;
strategic management in construction.
There is also an integrated group project and an individual research project. The integrated project provides you with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills gained in previous and concurrent modules of study and (where appropriate) in the workplace, and use these to carry out a comprehensive analysis of construction management problems.
The project will require group work integrating the technical, economic, socio-political and interpersonal aspects of the project process, and can be work-based for part-time students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enter the course you should have an honours degree in any relevant area related to construction or built environment, or equivalent. Students whose first language is not English should have achieved a minimum English language standard of IELTS 6.5.
HOW TO APPLY
To find out more about how to apply, click on the Apply For This Course button above.
Please note: we have a range of taught postgraduate awards to suit your needs, from Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma to a full Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MSc, LLM). In most cases you can decide to exit at Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level, without carrying onto the full Master's qualification.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE ENHANCE MY CAREER PROSPECTS?
This course provides a topical and industry-focused postgraduate education to enhance career opportunities in the construction industry. It will prepare you for careers in managing companies and human resources, motivation and leadership as well as strategic planning.
The MSc in Construction Management is also suitable for those in roles such as architectural technologists and surveyors as well as those seeking career advancement to senior level in the construction industry.
GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAMME
To prepare students for the challenges of the global employment market and to strengthen and develop their broader personal and professional skills Coventry University has developed a unique Global Leaders Programme.
The objectives of the programme, in which postgraduate and eligible undergraduate students can participate, is to provide practical career workshops and enable participants to experience different business cultures.
Click here for further details.
DOWNLOAD A PROSPECTUS
If you click on the Order a Prospectus button above, we will send you a printed Postgraduate Mini Guide. Alternatively you can download this, or the full prospectus, here.
