Prepare for a professional role in the management of construction projects with a thorough understanding of both the technical requirements and interpersonal skills required to succeed.
Through exploring theoretical and conceptual issues involved in construction projects, balanced with the essential practical aspects, students emerge from this course ready to build the future.
From project control mechanisms to resource management, IT applications, and information management, as well as budgeting, cost management, stakeholder management, and contract management, this course will help you pave the way to a rewarding, sought-after career.
Engagement with important and emerging construction industry issues is built into your course unit learning and assessment activities. In fact, the core Construction Project Management Professional Practice unit is delivered in partnership with industry partner organisations, which means you will be exposed to the challenging, exciting environment of contemporary civil engineering and construction projects.
Course Duration 12 months (full-time)
Accreditation This course is listed by the Joint Board of Moderators as an Approved Further Learning Scheme for Chartered Engineers
Total Self-study Time Approximately 150 hours for a 15-credit module, depending on individual learning needs and preferences
Teaching Time Approximately 10-12 hours of contact time per week, based on two core units and two optional units
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?
A master’s in Construction Project Management would be ideal for individuals who are looking to advance or shift their careers in the construction industry.
In general, this course is for anyone with an interest in leading construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they stay on track in terms of budget, timelines, safety, and quality.
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
Our students go on to work in a rich and varied range of industries globally, with names including some of the best multinationals in the world.
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- AECOM
- Atkins
- Turner & Townsend
- Balfour Beatty
- Hyundai Engineering and Construction
- Ramco Trading & Contracting Co.W.L.L
and have gone into roles such as:
- Civil Engineer
- Commercial Director
- Construction Engineer
- Contract Manager
- Director Of Development
- Project Control Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Dr Mohamed Abadi Programme Director and Lecturer in the Management of Projects
ACADEMIC'S VOICE
Project management education has a long history at The University of Manchester. Our MSc Construction Project Management programme responds to the growing global demand for construction project managers and related professionals, and has been fuelled by recent calls for transitions in the construction industry towards sustainable construction, health and safety practices, digital transformations in the workplace, ethical practice, and ethical procurement.
ALUMNI'S VOICE
Choosing to do my master's degree in Construction Project Management at The University of Manchester was one of the very pivotal choices of my career. However it is also important to understand that studying, researching and working hard for the degree is a very crucial element in building your capabilities and showcasing them to the board. Also not forgetting to have fun, Manchester is one brilliant city and will always be a second home to me.
My MSc from UoM has paved the way towards a path of specialized knowledge in the world of project management, particularly project and programme planning leading to advanced roles in major international companies such as ATKINS where as i started off soon after graduating a Senior Planning Consultant working on major developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, then moving to HKA after a few years as a Dispute Resolution and Claims Consultant working on multiple commissions around the GCC and currently working with TBH for over 3 years as an Associate Director on major mega and giga projects in the middle east as well as being first line of defense to clients against disputes and delay claims.
In short, studying at The University of Manchester has been and will always be a major highlight for me both personally and professionally and I could not have made a wiser choice.
Charbel El Hakim MSc Construction Project Management Graduate, Class of 2016
Current role: Associate Director at TBH Consultancy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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