Construction Business Management, MSc

Loughborough University, Civil and Building Engineering

Disciplines:

Management & Organisation
Civil Engineering, Architecture & Construction
Engineering & Business

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Country:	United Kingdom	Duration:	12 Months
City:	Leicestershire	Start Date:	September
Educational Form:	Taught	Languages:	English
Education Variants:	Part Time Full Time
Annual Tuition Fee:	€ 5408 - Details € 15923 (non-EEA)

Programme Description

This programme aims to:

* Broaden the skills of construction professionals to include more business management skills; and
* Introduce students to a range of techniques and strategies to manage successful construction business.

The first semester provides students with the principles of managing construction projects. The second semester addresses key issues that are fundament to construction organisations operating within a commercial context. ]

These include techniques for developing and realising the organisation's strategic intentions, encouraging teamwork and leadership within organisations, identifying contractual obligations, economic influences and project finance.

The programme is ideally suited for those with previous work experience in the construction sector who would like to target more senior managerial positions.

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The programme can be taken as a one-year full-time programme or part-time over two to five years. Semester Assessment is based on both coursework and examinations. Students are expected to take a total of 180 credits. An outline of this structure is shown below.

Semester 1 - October to January

* IT for Construction Projects (15 credits)
* Research and Communication (15 credits)
* Principles of Design and Construction (15 credits)
* Principles of Project Management (15 credits)
* Management & Professional Development 1 (15 credits)

Semester 2 - February to June

* Strategic Management (15 credits)
* People and Teams (15 credits)
* Procurement and Contract Procedures (15 credits)
* Business Economics and Finance (15 credits)

Semester 2 and Summer Term

* Postgraduate Research Project (60 credits)

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme consists of either a first degree in a construction-related field such as civil engineering, architecture, building surveying, quantity surveying, etc. Alternatively, those with membership of recognised professional institutions and relevant practical experience are invited to apply. International Students - English Language requirements = IELTS 6.5.