Kingston University London - Management in Construction MSc

Kingston University London

Management in Construction MSc

This industry-accredited course is suitable for anyone with a background in the built environment who wants to progress into the management of projects, whether with a contractor, client, or consultancy. It combines the study of industry techniques with advanced construction management of projects.

This course provides a strategic overview of construction management issues, as well as a deep and broad knowledge of advanced project management techniques. You will gain an extensive knowledge of legal and contractual systems relevant to the construction industry, as well as how design and construction work
is priced and how these prices are used to control costs within a firm. You will also focus on the systems used to control the quality and safety measures on a project and how to manage and build relationships between contributing parties working on a project. Through a research thesis, you will be able to choose an area of specialization.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This course is ideal for graduate construction managers, civil/structural engineers, and surveyors looking to start a career in construction management.
  • You will study industry techniques and advanced construction project management, developing your professional, analytical, and managerial skills.
  • This MSc meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) degree.

Entry Requirements

  • A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline such as civil engineering, architecture, surveying, building, or other construction-related degree and/or suitable industrial experience.
  • IELTS academic test in English with an

     

    overall score of 6.5,

     

    with

     

    no element below 6.0

Career Prospects

Examples of recent graduate destinations for this and similar courses include:

  • civil engineer at Razonras, Greece
  • civil engineer at Terna, Greece
  • housing contracts manager at Lewes District Council, Lewes
  • quality surveyor at KIA Seldon, London
  • transport consultant at Halcrow, London.

Course Details

You will gain an 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.

Modules

Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety
Business in Practice
Estimating, Tendering and Procurement
Legal Obligations and Conditions of Contract
Dissertation
Professional Placement

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