MSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management
Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
Full-time – one year
Part-time – typically two to three years
Starts September and January
At a glance
About this course
The course is for professionals in all areas of construction. These include • architecture • quantity surveying • building surveying • civil and structural engineering • property management • construction management.
We designed the course in collaboration with industrial partners such as Henry Boot and Gleeson. It produces professional construction managers capable of completing projects quickly, on budget and to a high standard.
It gives detailed knowledge of the specialist areas of construction management and is invaluable if you want to advance your career in the construction industries.
The course develops your understanding of present-day construction, with an emphasis on problem solving. We provide a balanced curriculum of up-to-date technological and managerial methods and traditional approaches to construction.
You gain a good all-round knowledge of construction management and the course’s flexibility allows you to concentrate on areas that are of most interest to you or your business. This equips you to manage and supervise the entire construction process, from information technology to project administration, and to understand and take on specialist roles.
Studying for this postgraduate award also gives you the chance to meet similar professionals from a wide range of national and international companies, and from all levels of management.
Associated careers
Most of you will already be working in construction or a related area.
This course improves your working practices and prospects for promotion in your organisation, or helps you to find a position with more responsibility at another company, in the UK or overseas.
Past graduates have gained management positions in construction companies including Henry Boot, Gleeson and Totty.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Course content
Level one
• finance and law • principles of management • construction management • information technology
Level two
• construction economics • contract procurement • project administration • research workshop
Level three
• dissertation
Assessment
Examination and continuous assessment
Entry requirements
A good first degree or equivalent in a related discipline or a recognised professional qualification at corporate membership level. We also consider applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and relevant work experience.
If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of at least 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £5,355
Part-time – typically £1,785 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,980 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 for the course
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form