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Construction Project Management – (M.Sc.)
Edinburgh Napier University
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| Application Deadline: | 8th September | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,252 - ≈ € 10,852 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Edinburgh Napier University
This course offers a well balanced blend of theory and practice which prepares you for work as a project manager in the construction industry. Project managers are responsible for controlling and coordinating the development process from concept through to construction and are in demand across a number of industries.
You will learn how to manage finances, risk, and construction as well as gain a solid foundation in procurement strategy. The course also covers technological theory and practice linked heavily to industry so you will graduate ready to progress immediately into a role in the industry.
You will gain an industry recognised qualification this course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Skills
You will gain a great number of valuable management skills such as communication, planning and organisation, problem solving and team working skills, as well as the specialist knowledge of how these apply to the construction industry.
Career Prospects
As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
This qualification has excellent job prospects as you will graduate into an industry where your skills are in high demand. You may go on to work in roles including:
* Project Manager
* Construction Contractor
* Consulting Engineer
* Quantity Surveyor
* Management Consultant.
Contents
This course is studied full-time over one year. You will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and through independent study. The course is split up into three trimesters.
Trimester 1
Strategic Management (Built Environment & Engineering), Project Management, Project Appraisal & Finance. Successful completion of Trimester 1 modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Certificate.
Trimester 2
You will study modules in Production Management, Procurement Strategy, Project Risk Management. Successful completion of Trimester 2 modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Trimester 3
MSc dissertation
Students of this course are eligible for the Best Timber-related dissertation prize.
For detailed information on individual modules, visit the Module Description page
Professional accreditation
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IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have a recognised Honours Degree or other qualification at equivalent level or a lower level qualification together with appropriate experience or professional qualifications, with experience as appropriate, equivalent to the above - these will be considered on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you´ll need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English satisfactorily. For most courses, in additional to satisfying the standard entry requirements, we normally require international students (check) to demonstrate their English ability through an English language test, usually IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, which is equivalent to ToEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (internet-based).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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