Course Overview
Awarded by Kingston University London
The MSc in Management in Construction programme of Kingston University London is suitable for anyone with a background in the built environment who wants to progress into the management of projects, with a contractor, client, or consultant. It combines the study of industry techniques with advanced construction management of projects. The course will develop and enhance your analytical, and managerial skills to successfully advance your career. This course will pave the way for students from a wider array of disciplines to become a specialist in management in construction.
What you'll learn in this course:
- Financial management practices including budgeting, accounting, project appraisal and cash flow forecasting
- The application of criminal, contract and tort law and its importance and relevance to both construction contracts and managerial responsibilities in the execution of projects
- Leadership skills including communication, time management, motivation, planning and programming of work, setting of market strategies
- Procurement strategies, estimating & tendering procedures and controlling cost of projects
- Project management tools and techniques including risk, health & safety and quality management
You will gain extensive knowledge of the legal and contractual systems relevant to the construction industry. You will also study how design and construction work is priced and how these prices are used to control the costs for the firms involved. You will analyse the systems that control the quality and safety of construction projects and will gain a greater understanding of the relationships between the various contributing parties. This course provides a strategic overview of construction management issues as well as a deep and broad knowledge of advanced project management techniques.
Entry Requirements
An honors degree in civil engineering or equivalent in related disciplines (architecture, surveying, building, and construction) with a minimum of 2nd class lower division and/or suitable industry experience. English Language Proficiency.
