Construction Project Management, MSc draft

Program Overview

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The MSc Construction Project Management program at UCLan equips students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel in the construction industry. Emphasizing contemporary issues and cutting-edge technology, the program develops critical thinking, risk management, and leadership abilities, preparing graduates for a wide range of career opportunities and further academic study. Accredited by industry organizations, the program fosters internationalization, employability, and personal growth for students.

Program Outline

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MSc Construction Project Management - UCLan

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Degree Overview:

This MSc Construction Project Management program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of construction project management. The program emphasizes contemporary issues in construction project management, incorporating leading-edge construction technology, research, and practical applications.

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Objectives:

• Develop a critical awareness of contemporary issues in construction project management.
• Foster a strong understanding of sustainability, enterprise, employability, and internationalization within the construction industry.
• Enhance personal, interpersonal, and project-personnel skills.
• Provide opportunities to study areas relevant to individual work and interests.

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Outline:

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Program Structure:

• The program is delivered full-time or part-time.
• The full-time program lasts for one year.
• The part-time program is delivered over a longer period.
• Students can choose to include a sandwich option, extending their studies by six to twelve months for a professional placement.

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Modules:

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Year 1:

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Compulsory Modules:

• Advanced Construction Technology and Sustainability: This module explores construction methods and the adoption of new technology to improve building production.
It delves into sustainable practices, quality management principles, and analyzes the production process with a focus on technology and quality improvement.
• Project Planning, Control and Analysis: This module focuses on developing planning, control, and decision-making skills within the context of complex project programming and execution.
• Risk and Value Management: This module emphasizes a coordinated professional approach to risk assessment and management in construction engineering and management processes, building services systems, fire safety, security, and insurance.
• Project Team and Leadership Development: This module evaluates the role of the Project Manager, focusing on the human aspects of project management.
It develops the necessary attributes and skills for a professional Project Manager.
• Strategic Project Management: This module develops generic and sector-specific advanced project management skills required in the AEC and related supply chain business management remits.
It provides a basis for critical thinking and analysis, considering the core drivers of sustainable development, internationalization, enterprise, and employability.
• Master's Dissertation: This module provides the opportunity to develop and showcase independent research skills, culminating in a high-standard dissertation suitable for publication.
It requires both academic research and investigation skills for critical study and reflection.

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Optional Modules:

• Professional Placement (Engineering): This module offers 26-38 weeks of practical experience in an engineering-related environment.
It builds upon and applies course materials, providing exposure to professional working practices and developing personal and professional skills. Students apply and develop learning materials studied on the course to excel in a professional working practice.

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Assessment:

• Assessment methods include written assignments, research dissertation, and oral presentations.
• Assessment methods within each module are designed to contribute to ongoing student development.
• Regular feedback is provided, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing periodic evaluations of progress.
• A triple dissertation module completes the full nine-module MSc and promotes philosophical approaches to research and investigation.
• Students select their research focus linked to areas of personal interest and career development.

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Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, and projects.
• Students engage with textbooks, research papers, journal articles, and case study materials.
• The program is taught by a highly qualified academic team, including professors, lecturers, research staff, and industry experts.
• Students benefit from the new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), providing an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Careers:

• The MSc Construction Project Management program can lead to further academic study or a more diverse and fulfilling career path.
• Graduates can progress to doctoral studies, becoming academics or researchers.
• The program paves the way for students to enroll as student members of the Association for Project Management (APM) during their studies, leading to the professional status of Chartered Project Professional with APM.
• The program enhances employability and opens doors to various career opportunities in the construction industry.

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Other:

• The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
• The program includes a bespoke residential workshop hosted by an internationally renowned management development company in the Lake District National Park.
• Students can gain real work experience through industrial placements, with opportunities for both UK-based and global placements.
• The program is based in the School of Engineering and Computing at the University of Central Lancashire.

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|Fees and funding| 2024/25| | | UK|Full-time|£9,000 per year|Sandwich year|£2,500 for the sandwich year| | Part-time|£1,000 per 20 credits| | | | | International|Full-time|£16,900 per year| | | | |