MSc Construction Management
Leeds Beckett University
Key Information
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 8,000 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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** For UK/EU national. £14,000 for International Students.
Introduction
The construction world is witnessing a transformation to become a smart and technologically innovative industry. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective innovation and successfully manage projects in this ever-evolving field.
Why study Construction Management at Leeds Beckett University
- Industry experienced expert teaching team
- Range of option modules available, allowing you to study a broad range of construction management topics
- January start dates available
- Opportunity to network with industry professionals through guest lectures and activities involving construction experts
- Part-time study available"
Curriculum
You could already be working as a construction professional and be aiming to enhance your knowledge, or you could be from a technical background, including engineering or architectural technology, and want to build your business acumen and management skills. This course will help you gain the expertise to manage smart construction and innovation, project procurement and the commercial and financial management of construction. It will also enable you to play a key role in shaping the future of the smart and innovative industries.
You will be able to use your experiences in the workplace to enhance your learning and in turn, you will be encouraged to reflect on challenges and problems with your course peers and learn how theory can help you to improve your practice.
This course offers a range of optional modules allowing you to study a broad spectrum of construction management topics in areas such as project management, construction law, and dispute resolution and smart construction. It also provides the opportunity to focus on one of these areas as part of the degree.
Teaching And Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Core modules
- Construction Procurement Strategy & Contracts Law
- Managing Projects for Innovation
- Managing Smart Construction Projects
- Commercial & Financial Management
- Dissertation
Option modules
- Project Organisation & Strategy
- Programme & Portfolio Management
- Risk & Value Management
- Project Planning & Control
- Adjudication: Law & Practice
- Construction Law Principles
- Commercial Mediation
- Law & Practice of Claims
- Sustainable Construction
- Construction Technological Innovation
- BIM for Design, Construction & Operation
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Career Opportunities
With your enhanced knowledge and a vision of how to build a successful company, you could launch and manage a new venture or offer expert advice to others as a business consultant. Alternatively, you could work within an existing organisation and drive innovation, creativity and success. A wide variety of exciting and rewarding job roles will be open to you, including business development manager, operations manager and management consultant.
- Business owner
- Business consultant
- Research and development manager
- Sales manager
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