| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
Currently accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) and studied on campus or 100% online, this industry-focused course is designed to have a wide appeal – for architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, facilities managers, legal practitioners, or any construction professional seeking a management career in the industry.
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, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.
Global ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
The global construction industry is expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% to reach US$ 10,835.6 billion by 2023. As public and private investment in the built environment continues to grow, so too does the need for the specialist skills and expertise, not only to contend with increasingly complex construction projects, but also to take account of complicated regulations, technological advancements and environmental concerns.
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within our £50m Engineering and Computing building, which features material and manufacturing laboratories, as well as our High Performance Engineering Centre where you will have access to industry-standard equipment and software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, AutoCAD and Revit.Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This course is accredited
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and recognised by the following bodies:
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
This course is currently accredited by
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
until 1 April 2023, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications will have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience, may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.For further information, please visit the
CIOB website.
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
This course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) for intakes up to and including May 2025. All students on a CABE accredited course can apply for FREE Student Membership of CABE for the duration of their course.
Chartered Management Institute
As part of this course, you will undertake a professional development module which is currently accredited by the
Chartered Management Institute
for the 2022-23 intake. Upon successful completion of this module, you will gain theCMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
at no additional cost.Coventry University’s accreditation with CMI is currently ongoing for the relevant modules and is regularly reviewed and monitored by the CMI through their quality systems.
Program Outline
Year one
Modules
Project and System Management – 15 credits
This module aims to develop your ability to apply a range of different techniques to the management of projects in the construction industry. You should also develop a critical understanding of the project process including the ability to synthesis and integrate the main knowledge elements on project management and apply this to construction scenarios.
Compulsory
Financial and Asset Management – 15 credits
This module aims to develop your ability to apply accounting and financial principles, to use financial information to analyse problems, and assess business performance in construction firms from a financial viewpoint. The module should also develop your ability to apply financial methods for decision-making, asset management and control within organisations.
Compulsory
Building Information Modelling Foundation – 15 credits
This module aims to give you an awareness of the rationale for BIM and the roles and responsibilities within a BIM compliant project. This includes the information flows, policies, standards and the role of the client within BIM projects. The module will focus closely on the processes that are set out in ISO 19650 which clarifies the exchange of information and standardizes the format for drawing labelling.
Compulsory
Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practice – 15 credits
This module aims to develop your skills and ability to assess and improve project delivery through Building Information Modelling (BIM). This module develops an understanding of the complexity of working in interdisciplinary teams and managing collaborative design and information flows.
Compulsory
Integrated Project (Construction) – 15 credits
The project calls for the application of academic knowledge, engineering judgment, professional skills and personal resourcefulness to analyse challenging civil engineering / construction problems in a comprehensive manner and propose well justified and presented solutions. The project will involve group work, requiring a degree of original research by the participants, and requiring the integration of technical, economic, socio-political and interpersonal aspects of the project process.
Compulsory
Organisational Theory and Behaviour – 15 credits
This module aims to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the complex interrelationships between organisational structures and social networks within typical construction companies. This study will include human resource management, motivation and leadership skills, corporate management and strategic planning.
Compulsory
Contract Management Practice and Law – 15 credits
This module aims to develop your understanding and critical awareness of the selection, use and interpretation of standard forms of contracts within the construction industry. The aim is to identify risks associated with contract management and procurement selection and to identify solutions. These aims will be achieved by considering various topics forming part of the CIOB, RICS and ICE Foundation, current issues and case studies.
Compulsory
Contemporary Issues and Research Methodology – 15 credits
This module aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of exogenous issues influencing the way modern construction projects are being and will be managed in the future. Great emphasis will be placed upon the research methodologies applicable to construction in addressing these issues and achieving sustainable development.
Compulsory
Research Project – 50 credits
In this module, you should develop a thorough understanding of problem identification, research design and methodology, data collection, interpretation and analysis as well as effective report writing.
Compulsory
Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits
This module aims to provide you with a framework of knowledge and understanding of how to effectively lead and develop people in a strategically diverse and inclusive way. You will be given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Compulsory
Supporting Transition to Postgraduate Study – 0 credits
The module aims to assist and prepare you in the transition to postgraduate education by developing your academic skills to improve and enhance your personal effectiveness as a learner. The module will look at areas such as critical reading, academic writing and referencing skills.
Compulsory
Preparing to Research – 0 credits
This module is designed to provide additional support before undertaking your final research project. It provides a mechanism to support the scoping of the research and will reinforce knowledge of research design and methods and aim to ensure their effective application to your area of interest.
Compulsory