Project Management International, MSc

The planning and control of resources and the detailed and prescient matching of design and production to the needs of the market for built space are at the very core of the construction and property industries.

This programme offers graduates and built environment professionals an opportunity to update their technical knowledge and enhance their skills to reflect the demands of the construction industry. Through the programme, students can participate in professional development and achieve career progression in what is a challenging and growing discipline.

School

Architecture, Design and Construction

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good first degree in architecture, construction, surveying, engineering or planning.

PLUS corporate membership of an approved design, property or construction profession.

• Applicants with other first degrees are considered on an individual basis.

Assessment

Students are assessed through written papers, coursework assignments and a dissertation.

Professional recognition

This programme is part of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Partnership Portfolio (www.rics.org).

Career options

Graduates can pursue opportunities in project management roles with property developers, construction contractors, professional practices, local and central government, and regeneration agencies. Subject to appropriate practice, award holders can become chartered surveyors.

Aims of the programme

To teach students to plan and control the allocation of resources.
To demonstrate ways of matching design and production to the needs of the market for built space.
To broaden the abilities of graduates to think strategically and respond creatively to volatile economic conditions.

Content

Critical Thinking (10 credits)
Development Economics and Planning (20 credits)
Principles of Management (20 credits)
Project Management (20 credits)
Risk Management (20 credits)
Research Methods (10 credits)
Managing within a Sustainable Environment (20 credits)
Dissertation (40 credits)

One option (20 credits) chosen from a range of courses including:

Asset Management in the Social Rented Sector
Building Rehabilitation
Comparative Urban and Regional Studies
Construction Economics
Facilities Management
Housing Policy
Real Estate Development and Investment
Sustainable Regeneration and Housing

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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